• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 12:15
CEST 18:15
KST 01:15
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
TL.net Map Contest #21: Voting10[ASL20] Ro4 Preview: Descent11Team TLMC #5: Winners Announced!3[ASL20] Ro8 Preview Pt2: Holding On9Maestros of the Game: Live Finals Preview (RO4)5
Community News
Chinese SC2 server to reopen; live all-star event in Hangzhou7Weekly Cups (Oct 13-19): Clem Goes for Four0BSL Team A vs Koreans - Sat-Sun 16:00 CET6Weekly Cups (Oct 6-12): Four star herO85.0.15 Patch Balance Hotfix (2025-10-8)80
StarCraft 2
General
RotterdaM "Serral is the GOAT, and it's not close" DreamHack Open 2013 revealed The New Patch Killed Mech! Chinese SC2 server to reopen; live all-star event in Hangzhou Team Liquid Map Contest #21 - Presented by Monster Energy
Tourneys
SC2's Safe House 2 - October 18 & 19 INu's Battles #13 - ByuN vs Zoun Tenacious Turtle Tussle Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament $1,200 WardiTV October (Oct 21st-31st)
Strategy
Custom Maps
Map Editor closed ?
External Content
Mutation # 496 Endless Infection Mutation # 495 Rest In Peace Mutation # 494 Unstable Environment Mutation # 493 Quick Killers
Brood War
General
Is there anyway to get a private coach? The Lose More Card BW General Discussion BSL Season 21 OGN to release AI-upscaled StarLeague from Feb 24
Tourneys
300$ 3D!Community Brood War Super Cup #4 [ASL20] Semifinal B Azhi's Colosseum - Anonymous Tournament [Megathread] Daily Proleagues
Strategy
[I] TvZ Strategies and Builds [I] TvP Strategies and Build Roaring Currents ASL final Current Meta
Other Games
General Games
Nintendo Switch Thread Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Path of Exile Dawn of War IV ZeroSpace Megathread
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion LiquidDota to reintegrate into TL.net
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread SPIRED by.ASL Mafia {211640}
Community
General
The Chess Thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine US Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Men's Fashion Thread
Fan Clubs
The herO Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
Series you have seen recently... Anime Discussion Thread [Manga] One Piece Movie Discussion!
Sports
MLB/Baseball 2023 2024 - 2026 Football Thread Formula 1 Discussion NBA General Discussion TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
SC2 Client Relocalization [Change SC2 Language] Linksys AE2500 USB WIFI keeps disconnecting Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List Recent Gifted Posts
Blogs
Certified Crazy
Hildegard
The Heroism of Pepe the Fro…
Peanutsc
Rocket League: Traits, Abili…
TrAiDoS
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1199 users

Leaving Korea.

Blogs > NeverGG
Post a Reply
1 2 3 4 5 6 Next All
NeverGG *
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United Kingdom5399 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-09 06:37:14
February 09 2012 06:35 GMT
#1

[image loading]

Susie and I at Christmas.


In about three weeks, I'll be leaving South Korea. I've been living here as a teacher (and also a part-time volunteer journalist) for about five years. When I got here I had no idea SC even existed, but it managed to color three years of my life with unique experiences.

Things I'm Going to Miss:

~ Getting involved in the eSports scene. (Even though I've been retired for over a year.)
~ The food.
~ (Some of) the weather.
~ The clean, cheap and efficient public transport.
~ Easy access for buying Japanese items.
~ Comic World ;_;
~ The shopping experiences. (I'll miss the bookstores the most!)
~ My job.

Things I'm Happy to Say Goodbye to:

~ The coldest and hottest extremes of the year.
~ The drinking culture. (It's just not my thing.)
~ Those smelly llava things sold on the street food stalls.
~ The language barrier.

Anyway, this blog is just to say thank you to everyone who has given me the chance to have such amazing experiences in Korea. To Susie (who was there for me when I really needed a friend.) and all the other people I've met here along the way. Also to all the coaches, managers and team players who've allowed me to report for TL.net. Special thanks to FBH for being my first photo shoot victim. (I know they haven't got the best rep here, but I also want to thank Kespa for all their help, and for making sure I always had an escort home after those after-finals dinner parties.)



[image loading]

Thanks for putting up with my cruddy Korean, Boxer.


Finally, thanks for giving me a sense of purpose everyone who commented on my photos, videos, or just enjoyed my work. A huge thank you to everyone who joined in with the various projects for Backho, Jaedong, and Violet. I probably won't be posting much any more now I don't have anything to share, but I'll pop in from time to time.

Thank you again and bye for now :D

(TLDR; For SC2 only people - I used to be a Korean scene BW photographer/journalist who spent her weekends making progamers do crazy photo shoots. I'm leaving SK soon, and this is to say thanks.)

P.S. All my photos are free for TL.net users to use (for graphics/school projects etc.) As long as I'm credited as the photographer then it's alright not to ask for my permission in the future


****
우리 행운의 모양은 여러개지만 행복의 모양은 하나
Crais
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada2136 Posts
February 09 2012 06:38 GMT
#2
Wow you're leaving? Where will you be moving? Thanks for all the great content over the years!
RIP MBC Game Hero
Smix *
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States4549 Posts
February 09 2012 06:39 GMT
#3
Oh wow... what made you decide to leave now? What will you be doing now?
It was a pleasure meeting you that one time <3 Best of luck in all you do.
TranslatorBe an Optimist Prime, Not a Negatron // twitter @smixity
]343[
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States10328 Posts
February 09 2012 06:39 GMT
#4
good luck
Writer
NeverGG *
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United Kingdom5399 Posts
February 09 2012 06:40 GMT
#5
On February 09 2012 15:38 Crais wrote:
Wow you're leaving? Where will you be moving? Thanks for all the great content over the years!


I'm going back home to live with my Mum until I find a job. You're welcome
우리 행운의 모양은 여러개지만 행복의 모양은 하나
Sinensis
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States2513 Posts
February 09 2012 06:41 GMT
#6
Hi NeverGG. I am a long time fan of all the great content you have provided to the site during your stay in Korea. I remember thinking to myself in the past "It seems like there isn't a high quality picture of any progamers on TL that don't have a NeverGG watermark." Thank you also for your fan projects.

Good luck wherever you get to next.
Terranist
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States2496 Posts
February 09 2012 06:41 GMT
#7
thanks for everything. back in 2008 when i started following broodwar and registered on TL, your esports photos were simply the best around.
The Show of a Lifetime
NeverGG *
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United Kingdom5399 Posts
February 09 2012 06:42 GMT
#8
On February 09 2012 15:39 Smix wrote:
Oh wow... what made you decide to leave now? What will you be doing now?
It was a pleasure meeting you that one time <3 Best of luck in all you do.


Thanks, it was lovely to meet you too. I decided to go home because my Mum recently had surgery on her leg, and I want to make sure she has me helping her until it's completely healed. I'm not sure what I'll do once I get back, but I want to find a job asap. (I just have no idea what that job will be -_-; )
우리 행운의 모양은 여러개지만 행복의 모양은 하나
red4ce
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States7313 Posts
February 09 2012 06:43 GMT
#9
We'll miss your contributions. Thanks for all you've done for the scene. Good luck to you in your future endeavors :D.
Phelix
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
1931 Posts
February 09 2012 06:43 GMT
#10
I loved your photoshoots (especially those silly Canata ones) and the Canata/Violet Fan Cafes. Thank you for all the content that you've produced. Good luck to your future endeavors!
Venture Capital is better off spent on lottery tickets rather than investing in E-Sports; you'll get a far better return. The difference is simple: Koreans are tryharding at the game, foreigners are tryharding in real-life.
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
February 09 2012 06:46 GMT
#11
Those smelly llava things sold on the street food stalls.


LOL I know exactly what you're talking about! They smell like death! I'll never understanddddd hahahahah
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
Funnytoss
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Taiwan1471 Posts
February 09 2012 06:49 GMT
#12
Your photoshoots were excellent, and I have a ton of your images (BW ones, at least) saved on my HD. Best wishes!
AIV_Funnytoss and sGs.Funnytoss on iCCup
Smix *
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States4549 Posts
February 09 2012 06:52 GMT
#13
On February 09 2012 15:42 NeverGG wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 09 2012 15:39 Smix wrote:
Oh wow... what made you decide to leave now? What will you be doing now?
It was a pleasure meeting you that one time <3 Best of luck in all you do.


Thanks, it was lovely to meet you too. I decided to go home because my Mum recently had surgery on her leg, and I want to make sure she has me helping her until it's completely healed. I'm not sure what I'll do once I get back, but I want to find a job asap. (I just have no idea what that job will be -_-; )


Ah... best of luck, and hope your mother recovers quickly <3 TL will always be here <3
TranslatorBe an Optimist Prime, Not a Negatron // twitter @smixity
SlowBullets
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States839 Posts
February 09 2012 06:54 GMT
#14
Best of luck NeverGG! I was always a fan of your photography, especially the ones involved in the eSports scene.

The food is definitely one thing I missed the most when I left Korea. Can't get over it...
1:1 go sc2 LAN? Oh wait...
Robinsa
Profile Joined May 2009
Japan1333 Posts
February 09 2012 06:57 GMT
#15
Thanks for all the great photos you posted here. Ill miss the old glory days of BW and youre truly a part of that. Thank you for giving us all a great time.
4649!!
Mobius_1
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United Kingdom2763 Posts
February 09 2012 07:06 GMT
#16
I'm pretty new here but every day in the BW threads your photos seem to pop up and they are all so very very handsome/epic.

Good luck NeverGG! Thank you for everything!

Also, is that the first photo of yourself on TL ever?
Starleague Forever. RIP KT Violet~
Psyonic_Reaver
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4337 Posts
February 09 2012 07:08 GMT
#17
NeverGG, you never got enough credit where it was due for all the content and updates you provided. Thank you for all that you did while you were in S.Korea and I hope all goes well on the trip home and starting a new life back home.
So wait? I'm bad? =(
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
February 09 2012 07:14 GMT
#18
Aw D: You're leaving? Any intention of going back or are you starting a new chapter in your life back home?
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Bobbias
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada1373 Posts
February 09 2012 07:16 GMT
#19
I haven't followed BW much, but I've certainly seen your photos and contributions around. It's a shame your leaving, but it's for a good cause and I hope your mum gets better soon. Hope you find a job that's just as rewarding as your experiences in korea have been.
Kiett
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States7639 Posts
February 09 2012 07:17 GMT
#20
On February 09 2012 15:46 mizU wrote:
Show nested quote +
Those smelly llava things sold on the street food stalls.


LOL I know exactly what you're talking about! They smell like death! I'll never understanddddd hahahahah

The silk worm larvae? Yeah those things are freaking weird. My friend kept trying to get me to try them, but there was no way I could even stomach the thought.

Good luck! I'll never forget the awesome day we spent hanging out. I had the photo you took of Stork and me printed out, and it's on my desk now
Writer:o
1 2 3 4 5 6 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Wardi Open
14:30
October Qualifier #2
WardiTV1189
IndyStarCraft 199
LiquipediaDiscussion
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
IndyStarCraft 199
sas.Sziky 26
UpATreeSC 19
MindelVK 9
BRAT_OK 2
StarCraft: Brood War
Britney 37864
Calm 4931
Rain 2398
Horang2 1316
Jaedong 1238
Bisu 901
EffOrt 761
Light 602
Mini 575
Soma 575
[ Show more ]
Larva 487
firebathero 458
Shuttle 417
ZerO 316
Stork 252
Snow 246
actioN 204
Free 146
Pusan 143
Soulkey 105
PianO 96
Rush 93
Hyun 86
ggaemo 74
sSak 69
Killer 58
Shine 34
sorry 31
Shinee 27
Terrorterran 23
Movie 17
Sacsri 16
Bale 15
HiyA 14
scan(afreeca) 12
Noble 5
Hm[arnc] 4
Mong 1
Dota 2
Gorgc6213
qojqva4071
Dendi1432
Fuzer 243
canceldota59
Counter-Strike
fl0m356
byalli277
markeloff217
edward48
FunKaTv 32
Other Games
singsing2401
hiko793
ceh9604
FrodaN585
Lowko395
Liquid`VortiX204
Sick189
ArmadaUGS136
Hui .124
Skadoodle111
C9.Mang087
KnowMe73
QueenE55
Mew2King47
Trikslyr40
ZerO(Twitch)16
Organizations
Counter-Strike
PGL475
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 13 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
Dota 2
• Noizen34
League of Legends
• Jankos3135
• TFBlade865
Upcoming Events
PiGosaur Monday
7h 45m
Replay Cast
17h 45m
OSC
23h 45m
Tenacious Turtle Tussle
1d 6h
The PondCast
1d 17h
OSC
1d 19h
WardiTV Invitational
2 days
Online Event
2 days
RSL Revival
3 days
RSL Revival
3 days
[ Show More ]
WardiTV Invitational
3 days
Afreeca Starleague
4 days
Snow vs Soma
Sparkling Tuna Cup
4 days
WardiTV Invitational
4 days
CrankTV Team League
4 days
RSL Revival
5 days
Wardi Open
5 days
CrankTV Team League
5 days
Replay Cast
6 days
WardiTV Invitational
6 days
CrankTV Team League
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Acropolis #4 - TS2
WardiTV TLMC #15
HCC Europe

Ongoing

BSL 21 Points
ASL Season 20
CSL 2025 AUTUMN (S18)
C-Race Season 1
IPSL Winter 2025-26
EC S1
Thunderpick World Champ.
CS Asia Championships 2025
ESL Pro League S22
StarSeries Fall 2025
FISSURE Playground #2
BLAST Open Fall 2025
BLAST Open Fall Qual
Esports World Cup 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall Qual

Upcoming

SC4ALL: Brood War
BSL Season 21
BSL 21 Team A
BSL 21 Non-Korean Championship
RSL Offline Finals
RSL Revival: Season 3
Stellar Fest
SC4ALL: StarCraft II
CranK Gathers Season 2: SC II Pro Teams
eXTREMESLAND 2025
ESL Impact League Season 8
SL Budapest Major 2025
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
IEM Chengdu 2025
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.