[ARCHIVES] Meeting the "Prince Badminton" Part 2 n Part 3

Beijing Olympics, looking back at the hottest moment. (part 2)

Q: The year of 2008 should be very special for you.

A: Yes, definitely! Even now sometimes I can’t believe that I won the gold medal. Just being able to participate in Olympics is something that can make my heart beat faster. And I won a gold medal there! What else could I wish for? Whenever I see the gold medal again, I still get filled with emotion because that’s what I had dreamed since elementary school days. And then I pull myself together again and make a promise to myself that I will keep working harder.

Q: What are some big changes that have happened to you since the Beijing Olympics?

A: Most of all, I’m working harder. I know that if I don’t try hard enough I can’t keep this top position. Secondly, I’ve come to have much more fans who care for me a lot. My family have also changed. They laugh more than before. I’m happy with that. Ah, one more, I bought a bigger house for my family (laugh).



Q: In addition, you’ve been nicknamed “Wink Boy”.

A: After the wink at Beijing, I thought about why on earth I did it. I did it unconsciously, but now I think I did a good thing for myself (laugh). Do I often wink? No. It was a special occasion. I was extremely excited at that time.


Badminton, it’s my life and my destiny. (part 3)
Q: When did you start playing badminton?

A: It was the second year of my elementary school. My family had left Wha-soon and lived in Seoul for about three months. The life in Seoul was kind of sterile for my family and we came back to the hometown (Wha-soon). At that time the couch recommended badminton for me. At first I was not interested but just before the winter vacation I started badminton because I wanted to lose some weight. I was a little bit chubby at that time. I had much fun playing badminton with my friends.



Q: When do you think it was a right choice to start badminton?

A: When I win a match. Wouldn’t it be the same for other athletes? When I’m doing good in a tournament, I feel happy and the training is also really fun. On the other hand, when I lose a match, I get easily bored and exhausted with the training. Winning a match is better for both body and mind. I feel my spirits rise when I receive complimentary comments on the match from my fans.



Q: What does ‘badminton’ mean to you?

A: For me, badminton is like my family. If I don’t play badminton for a while I find myself eagerly wanting to grab my racket again just like you miss your family so much when you are away with them.



Q: Until when are you going to play badminton?

A: Badminton is a great fun for me. It has been something I really enjoy since I was young. I want to play as long as my physical condition allows me to. Even after I retire as a player, I want to continue to be with badminton as a coach. I will live with badminton all my life.



Q: Is there anything you want to say to the readers of this magazine?

A: I will do my best in the future tournaments. I’m still a young player, but I hope I can play good badminton games until the moment that I retire so that you can enjoy. I promise I will be always working hard without being conceited.

Translated by: Jinnie Moon a.k.a Halfmoon ^_^
Source: STarYongDae

[ARCHIVES] Meeting the Prince of Badminton Part 1

Q: Now you’re at hometown. You haven’t visited here for a long time. How do you feel?
A: I was too busy playing too many back-to-back tournaments, which were international and national. It’s really good to see my family and old friends again. Since I was grown up in Hwa-soon (his hometown) I feel really comfortable and relaxed whenever I come here.

Q: How do you spend your spare time?
A: I don’t have training on Sundays, just once a week. So, on Sundays I sometimes eat out, or spend time with my computer…. or just fool around relaxed. And actually I love baseball, so if I have time someday, I want to watch a baseball game at a stadium. I’m a Kia-Tigers fan.

Q: From German Open to Badminton Asia Championship you have attained good results so far this year.
A: Yes, I’m happy with that. Whenever I play in a tournament I think I can’t lose to any team except 7-8 top ones. That kind of resolution seems to lead me to good results. Also, I think things went my way a little.

Q: When do you feel things are going your way in a game?
A: Actually badminton is a game where nobody knows who’s going to win. I mean it’s very hard to predict the winner. Not only the physical and mental conditions of the players but also the judgment of the judges can critically affect the game result. For example, in a doubles match the service is very important, and if your service is called fault again and again you probably think things are not going your way. It is certain that unfairly given service faults work as a big disadvantage (or advantage to the opponents) especially when it is a close game. When I just began to play in a big tournament I had a hard time with that, but now, as I’m more experienced I think I’ve come to know how to deal with it. While I was impatient and too much focused on getting one single point in the past, now I’ve become more composed as a player.


Credit: StarYongDae
Translated by: JInnie Moon

[ARCHIVES] Lee Yong Dae Reveals his Infamous Wink Dilemma

September 6, 2008 by coolsmurf

Korean athletes Lee Yong Dae (badminton), Nam Hyun Hee (fencing), Lee Bae Young (weightlifting) and Wang Ki Chun (judo) who made their nation proud with an impressive showing at the recently concluded 2008 Beijing Olympics will soon appear on “Ya Shim Man Man – Entertainer Village” variety on 8th September to talk about their unusual experiences while training, etc.

Badminton player Lee Yong Dae who won the mixed doubles gold revealed his dilemma about his infamous wink gesture to thank his fans for their support.

He expressed, “At the Beijing Olympics, right after I did the wink gesture to thank my fans, I got around 1000 requests for me to wink again. I think I must have winked at least 100 over times since then. Now I have spasms in the lower part of my eye.” His words made everyone present understand the “pain” and “torture” that comes along with his high popularity and profile.

Infamous Lee Yong Dae Wink

Seo In Young carefully asked Lee Yong Dae, “Could you do the wink for us?”. Lee Yong Dae couldn’t stop smiling, “I’m Seo In Young’s fan” and started to wink charismatically towards In Young’s direction as everyone got excited.

Source & Credit: CoolSmurf

[NEWS] Already 1 year, again meet 'winky boy' Lee Yong Dae -1 (벌써 1년, '살인윙크' 이용대를 다시 만나다) - CBS Radio Courtesy

- 세계선수권 2위, 아쉽지만 후회 없어
- 1년 전 생각하면 꿈같아
- 또래 박태환과 金영광 재현하고파

■ 방송 : FM 98.1 (07:00~09:00)
■ 진행 : 김현정 앵커
■ 대담 : 배드민턴 국가대표 이용대 선수

작 년 이맘때쯤에 대한민국 참 들썩들썩했습니다. 바로 베이징 올림픽이 열렸던 때가 이맘때죠. 그 중에서도 여러분, 윙크 세리모니 기억하시죠? 배드민턴 혼합복식에서 금메달을 땄던 이용대 선수, 이 선수가 지난 주말에는 세계선수권 대회에 나가서 2위를 차지했습니다. 마침 작년 8월 18일 이 날에도 뉴스쇼와 우리 이용대 선수가 인터뷰를 했었는데요. 1년이 흐른 지금 화제의 인터뷰에서 다시 한 번 만나보겠습니다. 아직도 선수권 대회가 열린 인도에 머물고 있습니다.

We had great time last summer. because Beijing Olympic.

Do you remember wink ceremony?

LYD won gold medal in mixed badminton.

He was a winner of the scond prize at the WC last week.

I had an interview with him before correctly 1 year- 2008 8.18-

I have interview with LYD again. He still stay India.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 안녕하세요? 우선 오래 기다린 청취자분들에게 인사 한 말씀 건네주시죠.
An radio announcer(RA)- hello? would you like to say to the audience

◆ 이용대> 네, 안녕하세요. 배드민턴 선수 이용대입니다.

YD - hello. I am badminton player lee Yong Dae.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 조금만 더... (웃음)
RA - a little more please...(laugh)

◆ 이용대> (웃음) 조금만 더요? 지금 1년 정도가 지났는데 이렇게 많은 관심을 보여주셔서 항상 감사하게 생각 하고 있습니다.

eventhough pass 1 year, you have support for me.thanks all the time

◇ 김현정 앵커> 아주 짧고 간결하지만 핵심적인 건 다 들어갔어요. (웃음) 이번 선수권 대회에서도 아주 기대가 컸는데 혼합복식에서는 아깝게 3등을 했고, 남자복식에서는 더 아깝게 준우승을 했어요. 많이 아쉽죠?
RA- your words is very simple but it is perfect.(laugh)I think you wanted to be winner this the WC but you gained a second and third prize. you miss them. don't you?

◆ 이용대> 네, 많이 아쉬움이 남는 경기였다고 생각하고 있고요. (그래도 열심히 했기 때문에) 굉장히 만족스럽게 생각도 하고 있습니다.
YD - yeah. I miss it but ( I did my best.) I was pleased about it.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 그래요. 혼합복식 같은 경우에는 베이징에서 금메달 딸 때 파트너였던 이효정 선수하고 함께 했기 때문에, 사실은 더 기대가 컸는데... 혹시 본인들한테는 부담이 너무 됐던 건 아닌 가요?
RA- so, many people wished you and Lee Hyeo Jung won the first prize at the WC. did you feel stress about it?

◆ 이용대> 올림픽을 금메달을 땄기 때문에 이번 세계선수권만 보고 이번을 기다려왔는데 그것을 가지고 이번 세계선수권에서 좋은 성적 내려고 했던 게 약간 부담이 되지 않았나, 그렇게 생각을 하고 있고요. 그런데 다음에도 아시안 게임도 있고 하니까 내년에도 세계선수권 대회가 있으니까 다시 도전하려고 마음을 다지고 있습니다.
YD- maybe. I think so. I wanted to a winner of the WC because I won a gold medal of the Olympic. But I have next the Asian Game & next the WC. I will try it.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 박태환 선수 보면서 조금 부담이 커졌을 것 같기도 해요. ‘나도 올림픽 때만큼 실력이 안 나오면 어떻게 하나?’ 이런 걱정 같은 거... 왜냐하면 그때 워낙 박태환 선수, 이용대 선수가 큰 스타가 됐기 때문에...

RA- I think you have stress when you heard news about Park Tea Hwan- He won the gold medal in Beigjing Olympic swim. He is sport star. but recently he didn't good result in the WC- I guess that you worried about 'If I get bad result in the WC' because you and Park became big star after Olympic...

◆ 이용대> 박태환 선수도 많이 준비를 해서 나갔을 것 같은데, 그게 좀 안 따라줘서 아쉬웠고 저도 많은 준비를 했기 때문에요. 약간 부담은 가졌지만 여기 와서는 막상 게임에 들어가 보니까 잘 풀렸던 것 같고요. 만족하고 있습니다.
YD - I think eventhough he had hard exercise. He didn't get it . so I am sorry about it. I had hard exercise too. and I felt a little stress. but I am satisfied with my game.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 다음 세계 선수권대회, 아시안 게임, 올림픽... 뭐 아직도 가야 할 길이 창창히 있으니까 이번에 준우승 아깝게 놓쳤다고 너무 슬퍼하진 마시고요.
RA- You have many chance - the WC, the Asian game, Olympic...-please don't feel sad this game.

◆ 이용대> 네.
YD - ok.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 작년 이맘 때 생각하면 어떤 게 가장 먼저 떠오르세요?
RA - what do you come across your mind when you remeber last summer?

◆ 이용대> 그냥 올림픽 금메달 땄나, 싶을 정도로 아직도 믿겨지지 않고 그런 느낌을 받았는데...
YD -I just ... Am I win the gold medal? I didn't believe it.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 그때가 한국시각으로는 일요일 저녁 무렵이었어요. 금메달 따고 카메라 보면서 윙크 한번 했더니 돌아보니까 대 스타가 돼 있었단 말입니다. 기분이 어떻던가요?

RA- It was time for dinner on Sunday when you became the winner at Olympic. you became a big star after you winked once for gold medal ceremony. tell me your feeling that time.

◆ 이용대> 네, 저도 진짜 꿈꾸는 것 같고, 내가 이렇게 진짜 많은 분들의 사랑을 받고 있는 건가, 싶을 정도로 믿기지가 않았는데요. 그런 관심 덕분에 올림픽 이후에 더 열심히 운동할 수 있었던 계기가 된 것 같습니다.
YD - I thought It was dream. I couldn't believe that many people love me. So I have exercised more after Olympic. because your support.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 전에는 길거리에 그냥 다녀도 아무도 몰라봤는데, 사람들도 알아보고... 뭐 이런 거 달라진 게 있지 않아요?

RA- I think nobody know you before Olympic , but now many poeple know you...Like this, do you have some change?

◆ 이용대> 네, 그때는 솔직히 밖에 돌아다니는 게 약간 불편한 정도로 집에만 있었거든요. 어디 나가지도 않고 그랬는데 1년 후가 지났는데, 지금은 딱 좋은 것 같아요. 알아보시는 분들도 약간 조금씩 있으시고, 이렇게 많이 다가오시지는 않고 이러니까 편한 것 같고, 또 알아봐주시니까 감사하게도 생각하고 있고요.
YD-yeah, actually I had stayed at home almost before 1 year. but now It is good time to me. some people know me ...not many... and they don't active to me now. so I feel comfortable. thanks their support.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 그때는 경호원 없이는 못 다닐 정도로 그 정도였기 때문에 집에만 있어야 됐는데, 이제는 적당하게 알아봐주시고 이렇군요. (웃음)
RA- you didn't go out without bodyguard and you had to stay at your home that time. now your fan don't active to you.(laugh)

◆ 이용대> 서운하지 않게... (웃음)
YD- not unsatisfied...(laugh)

◇ 김현정 앵커> 서운하지 않을 정도로... 솔직합니다. 그 당시에 이런 얘기를 했었어요. 이용대 선수가. “상금을 타면 부모님한테 집 사드리고 싶다.” 이런 얘기를 했는데 어떻게 이 꿈은 이루셨습니까?
RA- not unsatisfied...You are honest man. you said "If I get the prize money , I will buy a house to my parents." last summer. did you do it?

◆ 이용대> 네, 그 꿈은 이뤘고요. 또한 저로 인해서 제 가족들이 다 지금은 화목하게 잘 살아가고 있는 것 같아서 저로서는 운동을 편하게 할 수 있을 것 같고 되게 좋습니다.
YD - Yes, I did it. I .think my family is happy because of me. so I can exercise better.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 사실 이용대 선수가 가정 형편이 그렇게 좋지는 않아서 그 당시에 어려운 환경 속에서도 열심히 운동해서 금메달 땄다, 이 부분이 더 많은 사람들에게 감동을 줬는데요. 근데 말이죠. 작년에 인터뷰했을 때도 런던 올림픽에서 “효정이 누나와 같이 금메달 따고 싶다.” 이런 꿈을 얘기했었는데 여전히 그 꿈이 유효하겠죠?
RA-Actually your living condition was not good. Many people were touched your gold medal story. you said " I wanna be winner at London Olympic with Lee Hyeo Jung" last interview, Your dream is possible?

◆ 이용대> 네, 저는 유효한데 효정이 누나가 어떻게 될 지 잘...
YD- yeah, I can~ but she...

◇ 김현정 앵커> 효정이 누나와 얘기 안 해보셨어요? 이용대 선수랑은?
RA - didn't talk about it with her? with you?

◆ 이용대> 효정이 누나는 일단 나이적인 면도 있고, 체력적인 면도 있기 때문에 효정이 누나를 더 존중해주려고 생각은 하고 있고요. 제 의지로 어떻게 할 수 있는 게 아니기 때문에...

YD- I think I‘d like to accept her opinion than mine, in consideration for her age and the strength her body. You know I can't by my will...

◇ 김현정 앵커> 그럼 이효정 선수가 지금 나이가 얼마나 되나요?
RA- so how old is she?

◆ 이용대> 지금 29 정도...
YD - 29...

◇ 김현정 앵커> 2012년 런던 올림픽은 앞으로 3년 남았으니까, 이효정 선수의 체력이 허락하면 이효정 선수가 파트너가 될 텐데... 하여튼 부디 그때까지 체력이 좋기를 기대하셔야겠어요.

RA- you have 3 years for London Olympic, I hope she is your partner at London. I hope she has good physical strength.

◆ 이용대> 네, 저는 효정이 누나만 믿고 있어요. (웃음)
YD - Yeah, I trust her.(laugh)

◇ 김현정 앵커> 그때도 금메달 따면 윙크 세리모니 하는 건가요?
RA- If you win gold medal at London Olympic, can you wink ceremony again?

◆ 이용대> 다른 거 한번 생각해 내보려고 지금 생각을 하고 있고요. (웃음)
YD- I am trying to have another idea now. (laugh)

◇ 김현정 앵커> (웃음) 다른 거 한번 꼭 해 보고 싶다, 이런 건 없어요?
RA- (laugh) do you have different ceremony?

◆ 이용대> 그건 아직 생각해 보지 않았고요. 즉각즉각 나오는 거기 때문에 올림픽 금메달 따면서도 어떤 게 나올지 모른다고 생각을 하고 있습니다.
YD- I don't have. but I guess If I win the gold medal at the Olympic, I can do some ceremony.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 그렇군요. 지난번에 윙크 세리모니도 카메라 보면서 뭔가 해야 되겠다고 생각은 했는데 그냥 윙크가 튀어나왔다, 그러셨죠?
RA- so. you talked to wink ceremony last interview, you decide to do something when you see the camera. and then you did wink naturally. you said?

◆ 이용대> 네.
YD- yes.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 더 멋진 세리모니 한번 기대해 보고요. 그 당시에 박태환 선수도 금메달을 따서 큰 화제가 됐고 많은 사랑을 받았고, 이용대 선수도 마찬가지였는데 다음 런던 올림픽에서는 말이죠. 우리 두 선수가 또 지난해처럼 똑같이 금메달 따고, 두 손 번쩍 드는 모습 기대해도 괜찮을까요?
RA- I hope you have more nice ceremony. You and Park Tea Hwan won the gold medal and it was hot issue and gained big love. I hope You and Park win it again at London Olympic. can I expect that?

◆ 이용대> 박태환 선수 같은 경우는 이번에 많은 준비를 해서 나간 것 같은데 아쉬운 것 같고요. 앞으로도 저와 박태환 선수 모두 열심히 해서 런던 올림픽에서는 베이징 올림픽 때 같이 금메달 땄으면 좋겠습니다.
YD- I am sorry about that Park didn't get good result eventhough he had hard exercise. I hope I and Park become winner at the London Olympic like Beijing.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 또 정상에서 한번 만나자! 이런 파이팅. 이용대 선수, 1년 지났지만 여전히 순박한 말투 그대로예요. (웃음)
RA- 'I wanna be winner each other again! ' like this ... player Lee Yong Dae. your manner of speech is simple and honest as before 1 year. (laugh)

◆ 이용대> 감기가 걸려서 목소리가 좀... (웃음)
YD- I catch a cold so my voice is not good...(laugh)

◇ 김현정 앵커> 감기 걸린 어려운 와중에 인도에서 멀리 인터뷰 해주셔서 오늘 귀한 시간 고맙습니다.
RA- thank you for sharing your time eventhough you catch a cold in India.

◆ 이용대> 네, 많이 사랑해 주시고 많이 응원해 주시면 저 또한 열심히 노력해서 좋은 성적으로 보답하겠습니다.
YD - yeah, If you support for me and love me very much, I will do my best and I will get good result for you.

◇ 김현정 앵커> 네, 오늘 고맙습니다.
RA- yeah, thanks.

1년 전 추억 회상하면서 다시 한 번 만나봤습니다. 배드민턴 이용대 선수였습니다.
RA- I met him again remembering memory before 1 year. He is badminton player Lee Yong Daa.


English Translation by: Christina Lee ^_^ *JeongMaL Gomawo yo Onni*
Source: CBS
Credit: StarYongDae

[ARCHIVES] Short Interview with Yong Dae - Youtube

Interview Translation:

Q. You have already won an Olympic gold medal. Doesn't it put you under any kind of pressure or burden in terms of preparing for upcoming international matches?


A. Sure. I do feel a little burden after taking the gold medal in the Olympics. But I'm sure that I can achieve good results as long as I continue to enjoy the play itself.


Q. Are there any changes on you after winning the gold medal in the Olympics?

A. Yes. More people seem to recognize me on the street. (laughs.)


Q. (to his teammate, Han Sang Hoon) What kind of person is Yongdae? Could you tell us?


A. Yongdae is hard-working and polite to the senior teammates. He bears an extrovert and outgoing characteristic as well. However, he tends to become a little shy or introvert to the people whom he meets for the first time. But once you get to know him, you will find out that he is a truly warm-hearted person. He is also an eloquent talker and is amiable to the people around him.
If I ever have to point out his shortcoming, (chuckles....) it should be the fact that he does some grotesque and unexpected things once you are too close to him... (laughs...) I'm just kidding and as I said earlier Yong dae is truly a wonderful person.


Video Uploaded by yogaefron on Youtube
English Translation by qualoh on BadmintonCentral.com

[ARCHIVES] 국민 남동생 이용대 - Cute Boy Lee Yong-Dae

금빛 스매싱 비결은 … “바로 매운맛이죠” Secret of Gold medal is just hot taste~ 베이징올림픽을 통해 일약 스타덤에 오른 ‘얼짱 스포츠 스타’ 이용대(21·삼성전기). 그는 올림픽에서 배드민턴 혼합 복식 금메달을 따는 순간 매혹적인 윙크를 날렸다. 극적인 순간에 곱상한 외모를 배경 삼아 작렬시킨 윙크로 그는 ‘살인윙크’ ‘윙크보이’라는 애칭과 함께 ‘국민 남동생’으로 떠올랐다. YD became through Olympic. He looks nice. He is called the wink boy. 이런 겉모습만 보면 여느 신세대와 마찬가지로 파스타·스테이크 등 서양음식과도 어울릴 것 같다. 하지만 이용대는 물론 이용대의 식단을 돌봐 온 어머니 이애자씨(47)의 ‘증언’을 들어 보면 영락없는 토종 입맛의 소유자다. 매운맛에 직성이 풀리는 식습관, 베이징올림픽 금메달을 따도록 도와준 과일 등 이용대의 우리 먹거리에 얽힌 에피소드는 다양하다. ◆ 해외원정 필수품은 고추장 Korea hot pepper paste is necessary. 이용대는 국제대회에 출전하느라 1년 중 절반 이상을 해외에서 지낸다. 항상 챙겨 다니는 필수품은 고추장이다. “밥에 비벼 먹고 매운 입김 호호 불고 나면 힘이 불끈 솟는다”고 한다. 사실 배드민턴 대표팀은 딱히 우리 음식을 챙겨 갈 필요가 없다. 배드민턴 대표팀 특유의 해외 생활법 때문이다. 배드민턴 대표팀은 식당용 방을 따로 마련해서 우리 음식 재료를 챙겨다가 한국식 식단을 차려 먹는다. 웬만한 음식 재료는 곳곳에 한인상점이 많아서 조달하는 데 문제가 없다. 김치·깍두기까지 담가 먹을 정도다. 이런 와중에 이용대가 따로 챙기는 게 고추장. 수요 대비 공급이 달리기 때문이기도 하거니와 매운 음식을 워낙 좋아하기 때문이다. YD stays much time in oversea. He has korea hot pepper paste all the time. ◆ “매운맛 좀 볼래요?” Spicy taste 어머니 이애자씨는 이용대가 고향 광주에 오는 날이면 곧잘 돼지갈비를 챙긴다. 보통 간장 양념이 아니라 맵게 양념을 해 줘야 잘 먹는단다. 사실 이용대는 가리는 음식이 없는 ‘잡식성’이다. 어릴 때부터 운동을 했기 때문인지 주는 대로 잘 먹는다는 게 어머니의 설명이다. 그 가운데에서도 매운 음식을 선호한다. 푹 익은 김치와 돼지고기 뭉텅 썰어 넣은 김치찌개와 매운탕, 매운 양념치킨이라면 만사 오케이(OK)다. His mother( Lee Ae-Ja) make dish of pork ribs when he comes home. She cooks spicy it. He like spicy food. His favorite foods are KimChi casserole & hot pepper fish stew & spicy fried chicken . ◆ 보양식? … 홍삼 추출액이 최고 Heathy food? ... Ginseng steamed red is best~ 이용대에게 최고 보양식은 홍삼 추출액이다. 항상 때맞춰 챙겨 먹는다. 가끔 외부 식당에 가서 체력 보충용으로 챙겨 먹는 음식이라면 오리탕과 삼겹살이다. 이용대는 태릉선수촌 앞에 즐겨 가는 삼겹살 맛집이 있다고 했다. 하지만 다른 선수들처럼 개고기나 뱀탕 같은 보양식은 피한다. 불교 신자인 어머니가 그런 유별난 보양식만은 먹지 말라고 당부했기 때문이다. 그런가 하면 이용대의 피부 보양식은 혼합 과일주스다. 어머니가 상경할 때 챙겨 주신다. 딸기 등 각종 과일과 벌꿀을 넣어서 직접 갈아 정성도 듬뿍 담겼다. 그러고 보니 이용대를 가까이에서 보면 여성들도 울고 갈 정도로 백옥 같은 피부를 가졌다. Best food is ginseng steamed red for YD. He always has it. Sometimes he has pork(삼겹살) & duck soup But he don't eat dog & snake becaues his mother is a believer Buddhism. His mother makes mix fruit juice for YD's skin. The juice is made of fruit of various kinds & honey & her love So he has nice skin ^^ ◆ 10일 세계배드민턴선수권 출전 - world championship 이용대는 10일 인도 하이네라바드에서 개막하는 제17회 세계개인배드민턴선수권대회에 출전한다. 남녀 혼합 복식에는 베이징올림픽 금메달 남매 이효정과 조를 이뤘다. 전 세계 44개국에서 320여명이 출전하는 이번 대회는 세계 강호들이 총출동해 치열한 접전을 펼친다. 혼합 복식에는 이효정과 짝을 이뤄 중국 등 강팀과 잇따라 맞닥뜨리게 된다. 또 남자 복식에서도 정재성(국군체육부대)과 짝을 이뤄 우승에 도전한다. 김중수 한국대표팀 감독은 “혼합 복식은 랭킹 1위를 지켜야 하며, 남자 복식은 이번 기회에 정상 자리를 빼앗아 와야 한다”고 설명했다. YD is going to participate India world championship. 최만식〈스포츠칼럼니스트〉 SOurce: NongMin.com Credit: StarYongDae English Summary by Christina @ Lee Yong Dae Indnesian Fansite

[ARCHIVES] Lee Yong Dae Speaks - Badzine Courtesy

Olympic badminton mixed doubles gold medallist Lee Yong Dae is one of only four Koreans making the trip to Kota Kinabalu this week for the Super Series Master Finals. Lee and partner Jung Jae Sung, will be attempting to erase the memory of their disastrous men’s doubles showing in Beijing where they made a first-round exit. This time around, the pair are again on a roll, having won three tournaments in a row including the last two legs of the Super Series dozen. Lee took some time out after their third win, at the Yeosu International Challenge, to talk to Badzine about his upcoming campaign in Malaysia.

Interview and Photos: Don Hearn, Badzine Correspondent live in Yeosu

Badzine International: What teams are you most concerned about going into the Super Series Finals?

Lee Yong Dae: I’m not exactly sure which teams have qualified but the Danish pair Boe/Mogensen is a team we’ll be watching out for. Also Koo/Tan both because the tournament is being held in Malaysia and because they have just always given us trouble. In any case, because this tournament is for the best of the best, with only the top eight teams, the result will depend somewhat on who has the luck with them on that day.

BZI: How would you compare the fans in Malaysia with those in Korea?

Lee: Well, I like that badminton has become more popular since the Olympics but I would say that fans here come and cheer and clap for the players they know. In Malaysia, though, when Malaysia is playing, the whole crowd just seems to cheer as one. Also, a lot of fans seem to cheer for me, as long as I’m not playing against a Malaysian pair, so I like that. The fans there seem to really love the game and enjoy watching badminton more, too, so I would say it’s different in that way.

BZI: You went into the Olympics having won three of your previous four tournaments and now you’ve won another three in a row going into the Super Series Master Finals. How will your mental preparation differ this time from before the Olympics?

Lee: Well, apart from the Olympics, we have done well in every tournament this year and it’s definitely the best season I’ve had so far in men’s doubles so we were among the favourites going into that tournament and I think even as we were winning those tournaments, the players from other nations were able to figure out what it would take to beat us. This time we’re going to be more aware of that and we have been concentrating on varying our playing style so that we will have a better chance.

BZI: Is winning this event in Yeosu that meaningful to you after taking two Super Series titles?

Lee: Well, Jeollanam-do is my home province so I wanted to do well here and especially because there were so many people who came here to cheer for me, I’m glad I didn’t disappoint them. In fact, I’m just as happy to win this title as any of the Super Series tournaments. In every tournament, we play hard and try to beat every team so it’s just as satisfying in the end.

BZI: Has your life become a lot more complicated since winning the Olympics?

Lee: Well, for about one or two months, people recognized me everywhere and it became difficult to move around but now that 3 or 4 months have passed, a lot of people still recognize me in public and they greet me but it isn’t as intense as before so right now it’s perfect because it’s nice to get recognition and it isn’t an inconvenience.

Before the Olympics, I never got people recognizing me in public and even my mini-homepage went from about 200 visits a day earlier in the year to, on average, 2000 visits per day after we won the gold.

BZI: So is the increase in attention a good thing overall?

Lee: Well, if a lot of people recognize your face no matter where you go, there is the chance it can become inconvenient but in my case, I’d say that I enjoy the attention overall.

BZI: I’m sure our readers will be disappointed if I don’t ask you whether you have a girlfriend.

Lee: No, I don’t have a girlfriend.

BZI: Well, you seem to be popular with female fans in Malaysia and other places. Do you think the woman who finally catches your eye will most likely be from Korea or is there still a chance for the ladies elsewhere in the world?

Lee: Well, it’s really hard to say. We’re so busy with tournaments and training that meeting a woman and getting into a relationship really seems hard at this point.

His interviews completed, Lee Yong Dae goes to work on a stack of over fifty blank pages that he has been asked to autograph for his fans. Nearby, his coach and Olympic gold medallist predecessor Ha Tae Kwun looks over at his young charge.

“Are you having fun? Is it difficult?” Ha asks. “Yong Dae, this is your life.”

And Yong Dae smiles. He’s getting used to it.

Source: Badzine