Boyang Jin

[HoneyBear]

Oh no this is news to me. All the Yuzu fans I came across were looking forward to having Boyang as a new training mate for Yuzu since Javi wont be around anymore. Wasn’t aware this was happening at all.

Oh there are quite a few unpleasant messages directed to him on weibo. I don't want to point fingers, but some Chinese fans of Yuzu weren't necessarily being nice when talking about Boyang.

 

[liv]

wow, I didn't realize that either... I was so excited about Boyang coming to Toronto to train with Yuzu... I thought it would be a match made in heaven, or at least, it would be a fun environment... why are people so mean? and if so, why do they feel the need to voice their negativity directly at someone? It's a mentality i don't understand. the anonymity of the internet....

 

[cathlen]

Well, we got our wish for a more comprehensive, Boyang-focused interview.
https://skatingchina.com/2018/11/boyang-jin-i-want-to-start-it-all-over-again-english/

The passport situation sounds like a nightmare. He admits to having a general lack of confidence competing, and also that the criticism regarding the Orser non-move gets to him (how I wish people would stop that!) My heart breaks for him when he describes the immense pressure he's under

On the bright side, he seems to genuinely enjoy his programs this season, and he said, "I love my career. I would not be Boyang if I were not skating" :luv17:

Gosh, I love what he's saying! I really hope he'll get back his confidence

 

[HoneyBear]

wow, I didn't realize that either... I was so excited about Boyang coming to Toronto to train with Yuzu... I thought it would be a match made in heaven, or at least, it would be a fun environment... why are people so mean? and if so, why do they feel the need to voice their negativity directly at someone? It's a mentality i don't understand. the anonymity of the internet....

I don't understand either, but with so many weird things people say online I've given up on understanding them.

 

[Tavi...]

Not sure if this NBC article was posted here? It seems to say much the same thing:

https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2018/11/29/jin-boyang-explains-this-seasons-setbacks/

 

[Metis]

Oh there are quite a few unpleasant messages directed to him on weibo. I don't want to point fingers, but some Chinese fans of Yuzu weren't necessarily being nice when talking about Boyang.

Ugh. I refuse to call them Yuzu fans, as one of the things I love most about both Yuzu and Boyang is how much they respect and like each other, so bashing Boyang automatically disqualifies you from being an actual Yuzu fan. Why are people always disappointing?

I just wanted to give Boyang a big hug after reading that interview. He sounds... stressed, to put it mildly. The bit about his mother saying he’d become a different person made my heart hurt. I still don’t think we’ll ever know the full story about the TCC business — that is, whose idea it was to train there and why Boyang ultimately didn’t — but I really hope we never see another comment about how he should have gone to Orser, not training with Orser is why he’s having a bad start to the season, etc.

I wonder if there’s some way for his fans to mail him anything? I know the TCC skaters can be sent letters and gifts, but does anyone know if something similar could be done for Boyang? I want to make him a guitar plushie and send him a note telling him his fans are with him no matter what.

 

[Interspectator]

I hope Boyang can find his own way to shrug off the pressure and be happy again. Age-wise it's a tough time for a human in general, becoming an adult, needing independence on top of that having a huge amount of scrutiny and opinions on whether or not you're doing the right thing. --It can be maddening. I'm wishing Boyang all the best in health and in general well-being.

 

[HoneyBear]

I wonder if there’s some way for his fans to mail him anything? I know the TCC skaters can be sent letters and gifts, but does anyone know if something similar could be done for Boyang? I want to make him a guitar plushie and send him a note telling him his fans are with him no matter what.

I doubt it? Fans are leaving nice messages on his Weibo account but he doesn't read it anymore. From what I heard, in Beijing he's training in a rink that belongs to the Century Star Skating Club (Xiaoyu Yu's old skating club; Yu/Zhang are also training there instead of the national team these days. Boyang, on paper, still belongs to the national team.) I don't know if they have any policy regarding receiving fan gifts.

 

[firal]

A very interesting article, I am glad we get to know more about his well-being and mind set currently. I am touched that Lori stressed the importance of a "Happy Boyang" and that he felt he has a connection with her, and that he knows his has fans that are supportive of him. He comes across as a very gentle and sensitive person; mental health is a sticky issue no matter where but especially in Asian countries, bordering on taboo.

 

[Midnightcass]

Boyang is skating at Chinese Nats. Can’t wait to see him again.

 

[TallyT]

Boyang is skating at Chinese Nats. Can’t wait to see him again. ��

Crossing all my fingers for two great skates for him...

 

[yume]

Boyang is skating at Chinese Nats. Can’t wait to see him again. ��

I hope that he will feel better in front of home crowd.

 

[Metis]

I hope that he will feel better in front of home crowd.

:agree:

I just want him to be happy with what he lays down. Doesn’t have to be perfect as long as he’s smiling.

 

[rachno2]

Inside Skating posted a fantastic interview with Boyang today. The conversation took place after his first GP event, but was only just published.

My favorite bits: "Some interesting movements, like the air guitar in his short program, came from Jin himself" (why am I not surprised? ) and "my crazy matches her crazy" (talking about Lori Nichol)

Good luck at Chinese Nationals!

 

[icybear]

Olympic channel finally releases that interview they did back in Novemberhttps://www.olympicchannel.com/en/video/detail/spiderman-jin-wants-beijing-glory/

 

[rachno2]

Olympic channel finally releases that interview they did back in Novemberhttps://www.olympicchannel.com/en/video/detail/spiderman-jin-wants-beijing-glory/

Finally! I like how he said “when people see Spider-Man, the first thing they think of is Boyang Jin,” and not the other way around

Does anybody know when his SP and FS will be at Chinese Nationals?

 

[icybear]

Finally! I like how he said “when people see Spider-Man, the first thing they think of is Boyang Jin,” and not the other way around

Does anybody know when his SP and FS will be at Chinese Nationals?

Haha! Some fans even go as far as thinking of Boyang when they see a spider. About nationals. The sp is on 29 dec and the fs on 30.

 

[moonkat]

Haha! Some fans even go as far as thinking of Boyang when they see a spider. About nationals. The sp is on 29 dec and the fs on 30.

Lol this is what I'm singing my head every time
"Spideryang Spideryang does whatever a spider can"

 

[rachno2]

This picture made me laugh for some reason
https://www.instagram.com/p/Br7fX93h0zG/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1tfuqyhnwpa8o

Good luck, Boyang-Man!

 

[rachno2]

https://youtu.be/ZB15s4WuVqU

Nationals SP
He got ALL the guitar plushies