Kim Ji-sun, a star who shines in the world of curling, is not only an excellent athlete, but also the heir to a major chaebol in South Korea.
And Xu Xiaoming, whose name is well-known in the Chinese curling world, is a champion hero in the eyes of countless people.
However, when Kim Ji-sun chases after Xu Xiaoming and chooses love across borders, she faces not only the collision of two different worlds, but also strong opposition from her family.
In the eyes of the chaebol family, although Xu Xiaoming is the champion on the field, he cannot match their family status.
Kim Ji-sun's decision caused a storm within the family.
In the face of family pressure, will she give up this love, or will she stick to her choice and be desperate
Follow the love of your heart?
Kim Ji-sun: A legendary journey from the arena to love
The 2011 Women's World Curling Championships was a major turning point in Kim's career.
As the leader of the Korean team, Kim Ji-sun showcased her superior skills and leadership in the competition.
In the first round, facing the host Chinese team, Kim Ji-sun and her teammates showed extraordinary tacit understanding and determination.
Before the start of the game, the South Korean team had already made sufficient preparations, analyzed the game video of the Chinese team, and formulated a detailed tactical plan.
In the match, Kim's accurate pitching skills and calm game strategy helped the South Korean team establish a lead in the first few rounds.
As the game progressed, the Korean team's advantage became more and more obvious, and finally won a 9-4 victory over the Chinese team, which attracted a lot of attention in the international curling community and made Kim Ji-sun a domestic sports hero.
However, the good times were short-lived, and in the subsequent final, the South Korean team faced the Chinese team again.
This time, the atmosphere of the competition was very different. The pressure of the final clearly had an impact on Kim Ji-sun and her teammates.
At the start of the match, Kim Ji-sun made an unusual mistake, a simple pitch that was supposed to be completed accurately, causing the South Korean team to lose the points they could have gotten.
In the next few rounds, Kim tried to adjust his form, but the mistakes seemed to be continuous, including a direct out of bounds due to an over-the-top throw and a misjudgment that prevented the kettle stone from reaching the expected position.
These mistakes directly led to the Chinese team's consecutive points, which gradually widened the score gap between the two sides.
The Chinese team took advantage of Kim's poor form and showed their tenacious style of play and excellent tactical layout.
Their precise pitching and control of the pace of the game made it difficult for South Korea to find a comeback.
As the game progressed, the Chinese team took the lead more and more, and finally won the final with a score of 11-3.
For Kim Ji-sun, the loss in this final was undoubtedly a heavy blow.
After the game, she and her teammates were eerily silent.
Behind the failure of this game lies a love story with twists and turns.
The test and choice of love
The love story of Kim Ji-sun and Xu Xiaoming has added an unusual color to their careers.
They met from a common professional background and a shared love for the sport of curling.
As time passed, the relationship between the two gradually deepened, and finally decided to enter the palace of marriage together.
However, this transnational romance has not been without its challenges, and the challenges they face are far greater than most people think.
At an international exchange event, Kim Ji-sun from South Korea was attracted by the talent and charm of Xu Xiaoming of the Chinese curling team.
Although Kim Ji-sun is not fluent in Chinese, she bravely expressed her favor to Xu Xiaoming in a few broken Chinese sentences, and boldly proposed the idea of hoping to become his girlfriend.
However, although Kim Ji-sun's bold confession is rare under normal circumstances, Xu Xiaoming is not such an easy object to pursue.
He did not hesitate to reject Kim Ji-sun's confession and showed a firm attitude.
As the saying goes, "women chase men", Kim Ji-sun's excellence and perseverance make people think that she has a good chance of success.
Despite the rejection, Kim Ji-sun did not give up.
She gradually moved Xu Xiaoming with her infatuation and sincerity, and the two gradually became friends from strangers.
In the process of getting to know each other, their relationship gradually warmed up, and finally established a relationship with each other.
Xu Xiaoming, as a member of the Chinese curling team, his performance on the field is also impressive.
However, in the eyes of Kim's family, Xu Xiaoming's status as an athlete does not bring them the corresponding social status or wealth.
In this family, where wealth and status are important, Xu Xiaoming is seen as an "unworthy" candidate.
Kim Ji-sun's parents have expressed strong opposition to their relationship, and they hope that Kim Ji-sun will marry someone who has both status and wealth in order to maintain the prestige and interests of the family.
Faced with the opposition and pressure exerted by his family, Kim Ji-sun is in a difficult choice.
She knew that once she decided to spend the rest of her life with Xu Xiaoming, it would mean that she would be estranged from her family, or even cut off her relationship.
In the process, Kim Ji-sun showed incredible courage and independence.
She firmly believes that true happiness should not be based on material or social status, but on the company of loved ones.
In the end, Kim Ji-sun made a decision to give up all his rights as a member of the family and the wealth he might inherit in the future and choose to start a new life with Xu Xiaoming.
Kim Ji-sun's decision caused a huge shock in the family.
Her parents couldn't understand her choice, believing that she was rejecting a bright future and choosing a path full of uncertainty and challenges.
They tried to force Kim Ji-sun to change her mind by cutting off financial support, hoping that such a move would make her realize her "mistake."
However, this only strengthened Kim Ji-sun's determination, and she was willing to give up everything for the love with Xu Xiaoming, even if it was family support and material comfort.
Simple wedding, no less true love
One day in October 2011, Kim Ji-sun and Xu Xiaoming's wedding was held in a quiet and warm place.
On this day, there are no lavish banquet halls, no hordes of media reporters and flashing lights, everything seems so simple and pure.
The choice of a chapel reflects their understanding of the essence of the wedding – a sacred and solemn ceremony of commitment, not an occasion for show-off or display.
The interior of the church is decorated in a minimalist manner, with the only decorations being white and light pink bouquets on the benches on both sides, and a long white cloth laid in the center of the corridor.
Light pours in through the stained glass windows, adding a bit of sacredness and warmth to the space.
In such a simple and meaningful place, Kim Ji-sun and Xu Xiaoming entered the palace of marriage.
The ceremony was very brief but profound, and the two exchanged rings in the presence of family and friends, making a promise to be with each other for life.
Although only a few family and friends attended, everyone who attended the event could feel the warmth and sincerity of this wedding.
After the wedding ceremony, everyone moved to a small but intimate banquet hall, where simple meals and drinks were prepared, and everyone sat around to share the happy moments of Kim Ji-sun and Seo Xiao-myung.
Since Kim Ji-sun and Seo Xiao-myung are both professional athletes, their married life has to face a period of long-distance life.
Xu Xiaoming continued to stay in China, competing in various curling competitions and training, while Kim Ji-sun needed to travel between South Korea and other countries due to his personal career planning.
Despite the fact that the two are in different countries, they maintain frequent communication through phone calls, video chats, etc., ensuring that the emotional connection in this distance relationship does not cause rifts due to physical distance.
Whenever two people have the opportunity to get together, no matter what country they are in, they will try to create a small world for two people.
Whether it's a simple family dinner or a relaxing walk together, each time they get together becomes a cherished memory and deepens their bond.
With such efforts, the relationship between Kim Ji-sun and Seo Xiaoming has become stronger and stronger, and they have proved that true love can overcome any obstacle with practical actions.
Happiness and challenges in family life
In 2017, with Kim Ji-sun announcing her retirement, her life entered a whole new phase.
After ending his years as a professional athlete, Kim Ji-sun devoted more energy to his family life.
Although this decision means that she has to say goodbye to her long-term curling career, it also brings her new life experience and family warmth.
After becoming a full-time housewife, Kim Ji-sun began to face the challenges of various household chores.
From the initial discomfort to the gradual discovery of skills in handling household chores, Kim Ji-sun slowly grows in his new role.
She began learning to cook a variety of dishes, trying to create delicious and healthy meals for Xu Xiaoming and her family.
Whenever Xu Xiaoming comes home from intense training and competitions, Kim Ji-sun can always prepare a hearty meal, making home his warmest harbor.
Although Kim Ji-sun was not initially proficient in cooking and housework, her hard work and persistence allowed her to gradually adapt to the role.
Her little mistakes in daily life, such as occasionally mixing salt with sugar, or dyeing clothes by mixing white and colored clothes when doing laundry, have become interesting things in family life.
Xu Xiaoming always showed great understanding and tolerance for these small mistakes, he would gently point out the mistakes and find solutions together, and this interaction made their relationship closer.
Kim Ji-sun often mentioned in interviews that although there are sometimes small mistakes in language expression, Xu Xiaoming has always given her the greatest support and encouragement.
Seo's understanding and tolerance has provided Kim Ji-sun with a stress-free environment that allows her to confidently face new life roles and challenges.
This mutual support and understanding became the strongest cornerstone of their marriage.
While Seo Xiaoming continues to be busy in the arena, Kim Ji-sun devotes himself to family life, and although the two are busy, they can always find time to spend time with each other.
Whether it's a shared family dinner or a short trip together, it becomes a cherished shared memory.
Such moments not only enhance each other's feelings, but also make the family full of love and warmth.
Back in curling for the future
After a few years of focusing on the fullness of their family lives, Kim Ji-sun and Seo have made an important decision together – to return to the curling arena they love.
For Kim Ji-sun, this return is not just as an athlete, but as a coach who joined the Shanghai curling team and started a new career.
Xu Xiaoming continued his career as an athlete, and the two returned to the sport of curling in different roles, but with the same passion and determination.
As a coach, Kim Ji-sun began to train and coach young curlers with a wealth of competition experience and a deep understanding of the sport of curling.
Her training methods not only focus on technical and tactical improvement, but also emphasize the development of athletes' mental qualities and the importance of teamwork.
Kim Ji-joon used his own experience to tell the team that curling is not only a competition of skill and strength, but also a contest of will and team spirit.
Under the guidance of Kim Ji-sun, the performance of the Shanghai curling team has gradually improved, and the team members have not only made significant progress in technology, but also strengthened the tacit understanding between the teams.
Kim Ji-sun's hard work and professional guidance have earned the respect and trust of the team members, and she has proved the success of an elite athlete-turned-coach with her actions.
Xu Xiaoming, as a team member, continued to shine on the field.
Despite his age, he has maintained his competitive form through hard work and training, showing tenacious fighting spirit and excellent skills.
Xu Xiaoming's outstanding performance in the competition not only won honor for himself, but also contributed to the sport of curling in China.
The return of Kim Ji-sun and Xu Xiaoming together has once again filled their lives with love and pursuit of curling.
Despite their busy schedules, they always maintain an attitude of mutual support and encouragement, both in life and at work.
The relationship between the two is strengthened by a common goal and passion, showing the deep affection and tacit understanding between the husband and wife.
After 12 years of married life, the relationship between Kim Ji-sun and Xu Xiaoming is still as loving as when they were newly married.
In their lives, there are almost no quarrels, and this harmonious atmosphere is the cornerstone of the stability of their relationship.
And Kim Ji-sun's parents initially had reservations about this transnational marriage, but as time went on, they gradually saw Xu Xiaoming's excellent qualities and deep affection for Kim Ji-sun, and finally fully accepted the Chinese son-in-law and were full of blessings for the couple.
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