A gift from popular K-pop boy group EXO has propelled a young world record-holding Russian figure skater to cloud nine.
Evgenia Medvedeva, who is competing at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, is a self-proclaimed K-pop fan.
Two-time world champion figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva beamed when asked of her favorite K-pop act after her short program in PyeongChang. She named EXO as her go-to band and wished that the singers stay in good health.
— 장동우 Chang Dong-woo (@odissy) February 11, 2018
The 18-year-old Olympian recently revealed that she listens to her favorite boyband EXO to gain confidence before doing her routine.
She recently received a signed album from EXO with a personal message of support, saying: “Don’t get hurt and always be healthy!”
Evgenia is on the front page of today’s newspaper, article mentioned how she still feels like its a dream,,EXO sent signed albums/CDs with supportive message from the members. #iHeartAwards #BestFanArmy #EXOL @weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/qpqp7fIBoX
— crème de ℓa crème (@dyo_00) February 12, 2018
Evgenia was so happy, she compared the gesture to winning an Olympic gold medal.
Evgenia medvedeva really got EXO’s signed album !! cr : jongbrothers pic.twitter.com/JcDpzW4F1z
— 🌯🌯 (@heartchenbae) February 11, 2018
“Wow! Is this a dream? It feels like I won a gold medal around my neck!” Evgenia said.
She’s also extremely excited to be invited to meet the group backstage at the closing ceremony.
Evgenia, who has expressed her love with the Korean culture, revealed her dream of becoming Russia’s version of the legendary figure skater Yuna Kim. 
“This is Kim Yuna’s country. She makes figure skating fans all over the world happy. I want to leave that kind of image through the Pyeongchang Olympics.”
Evgenia, who has expressed her love with the Korean culture, revealed her dream of becoming Russia’s version of the Feature image (left) Chosun, via (right) Instagram/weareone
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