⛸️ Cha Junhwan's Break and Lee Haein's New Program: This Week's Figure Skating Roundup - 2026.10.12 | Figure Skating

Hello, fans! ⛸️

There was so much news this week. Many of you must have been surprised by Cha Junhwan's announcement 😮

🔥 Cha Junhwan Pauses Activities This Season

Cha Junhwan announced via SNS that he will not continue national team activities or competition participation this season ^[2]. His contract with Seoul City Hall has also been concluded ^[5]. He has not announced retirement, though, and his message “I'll greet you again in good form” has kept fans hopeful ^[3]! 🙏

🎬 Acting Career in the Spotlight

Following reports in June of a possible role in tvN's new sitcom 'Palace Land,' attention is turning to his acting work ^[4]. He also shared several photos on SNS to update fans on his latest news ✨ ^[6]

💃 Lee Haein Gears Up for the New Season

Lee Haein has completed her 2026-2027 free skate program, set to music from the film 'The Great Gatsby' OST ^[7]. Her pole dance training video drew admiration from fans for her strong physique 👏 ^[8]

🌏 Figure Skating News at Home and Abroad

News also arrived that Japan's Uno Shoma and Honda Marin will team up as an ice dance duo ^[11]. The first international figure skating competition held in Daejeon brought 132 athletes from 8 countries ^[10]. Amber Glenn rebounded from 13th in the short program to finish fifth overall, moving audiences ^[12]! 🇺🇸

Stay tuned for more news, everyone! 💙