"Cheek tapping" of Japanese coach and Korean figure skater is Hot Topic = Korean internet user "Pen pen of affection"

The scene where a Japanese coach "taps cheeks" on Korean female figure skater is Hot Topic in Korea.

On the 15th, the Beijing Winter Olympics Figure Skating Women's Singles SP (Short Program) was held at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

On this day, Korean representative You Young (17) was caught by a relay camera when coach Mie Hamada tapped her cheek with a "pen pen pen".

You Young closed her eyes tightly while she was tapped on her cheeks, but soon smiled and jumped out to the rink. You Young, who finished the performance without making a big mistake, finished the SP in 6th place.

Korean media "EDAILY" reported on the 16th that coach Hamada said "a message from mom" when she tapped You Young's cheeks.

In an interview, You Young said, "Mom had specially asked the coach before the Olympics. If I'm too nervous and my feelings are fluffy, I want you to tap her cheeks." She said she also asked (the coach), so the coach really did." She also smiled, "It was interesting and the tension was released in an instant."

To this, Korean internet users are sending ale saying "Pen pen of affection" and "SP was the best. I want you to do your best for the freestyle."