Men
KOR
Tae-Yun Kim
KOR- Date of birth28 Sep 1994
- Height178 CM
- ProfessionOffice Worker
- HometownUijeongbu
- Place of birthUijeongbu
- Start skatingHe began skating at age nine while at primary school in Uijeongbu, Republic of Korea.
- Club Seoul Metropolitan Government: Republic of Korea
- HobbiesSinging, camping, singing, playing video games. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019, 15 Nov 2023)
- LanguagesKorean
- Other nameHoppang Man ['Steamed Bun Man' in English because he has a round face]. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019, 15 Nov 2023; hani.co.kr, 19 Apr 2016)
- CoachN/A
- Former CoachN/A
- General Interest
- Sport Specific Information
Winning bronze in the 1000m at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)
"Do what I always do. Enjoy regardless of the outcome." (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)
"If you enjoy it, luck will come." (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)
"If you enjoy it, luck will come." (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)
Korean speed skater Lee Sang-Hwa. (Athlete, 11 Nov 2017)
His parents. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)
He sustained injuries to his left knee and his waist area during the 2015/16 season. The knee injury continued to affect him ahead of the 2017/18 season. (sports.donga.com, 27 Mar 2018; Athlete, 11 Nov 2017; hani.co.kr, 19 Apr 2016)
He had Osgood–Schlatter disease in his knees when he was a primary school student. (joongboo.com, 20 Feb 2013)
He had Osgood–Schlatter disease in his knees when he was a primary school student. (joongboo.com, 20 Feb 2013)
To win gold at the Olympic Winter Games. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)
His father and one of his teachers encouraged him to try the sport. He was also influenced by his cousin.
