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So apparently Maxim goes around and interviews the newage progamers.
Unless you don't know, the esport scene is really pushing for the "Taekbang-Leessang" image all over Korea so the hype for these 4 guys are incredible. If you missed it, Flash recently got interviewed by Maxim too, but due to the fact the magazine scan was too blurry I cannot translate the Flash interview
Instead have this clean Bisu Interview
Have fun reading it (and Bisu fans thank Emlary for making me do this lol)
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You are one of the best players and if not one of the most handsome. You must have a lot of female fans!!!
▲ Although a lot my girl fans do come to the stadium to root for me but most of my fanbase consists of guys. Also there are many players like Ruby, Hwasin and Boxer who are much more handsome than me.
How do you feel about July's outward appearance (T/L: ??? WHAT LOL)
▲ July hyung is a very macho guy. Because of his aggressive style he attracts a lot of males to his fanbase so I guess he really doesn't care about his outside appearance (laughs).
You play a different style every game. Who helps you with strategy?
▲ Kingdom used to help me a lot. However new strategies usually come from other protoss users when you practice with them a lot. With practice you can earn some hints.
Do you have any players you have difficulties with? Please tell us one
▲ There is none. Saying I have a difficult time with another player sounds like I have a hard time winning. As a progamer one must always be prepared to beat their opponent. If I do have a difficult time with my opponent then it becomes a big problem.
That was a very bold statement. This applies in every match?
▲ Of course. If a progamer has no confidence it is time the player has to quit his job. Whenever you play a game, you must have a lot of confidence. In the E-Sports scene, only those with great confidence can be winners.
But there were times when you lost to unknown players in a disappointing fashion yourself
▲ That's because I got arrogant. If you let yourself go during a game you start losing control of your game. That is a part of me I still have to fix
Do you like your nickname the “Revolutionist”?
▲ At first it was very awkward for me but I got used to it now. There was a time when I wanted to show great showmanship by attacking 5 expos simultaneously. Whenever we have practice sessions I sometimes joke around telling my teammates “I have found a revolutionizing strategy” (laughs).
A lot of people say you are very arrogant and cocky.
▲ There was a time when I did interviews in a very rude tone. After winning a game and sitting down to do an interview there are times when my language gets rough and say things. I guess people found me arrogant after reading those interviews.
Do you have a lot of anti-fans?
▲ I think I have more anti-fans than fans (laughs). Ever since I beat both rA and Savior I started getting anti-fans as fast as the speed of light. It was a very “pleasant (?)” experience for me.
Still isn't it nice to get a lot of fan letters and presents from your female fans?
▲ Ever since I went to SKT I started getting less and less fan letters and no gifts from my fans. I feel cheated.
You have a salary that surpasses 100 grand (T/L: Bisu's salary is the 2nd highest in progaming iirc). How do you manage your money?
▲ Well I have no time to manage my finances, so I just let my parents do it. My parents told me they will make sure I will have enough money to live off of until I die (laughs).
A lot of people who love starcraft believe you are “The Handsome Genius” type
▲ 100% not true. In starcraft you must always practice a lot to be a better player. Even if you are a genius if you do not practice you will fail.
For how long do you want to be a progamer?
▲ I want to be a progamer until the day I die. However as everyone already knows, progaming is not a stable job at all. When starcraft 2 comes out, I am worried whether or not I can be a good player. Depending on how Starcraft 2 plays out will make or break my life of a progamer.
What was the most memorable moment as a progamer for you?
▲ At 2006 proleague, it was a match to decide whether or not MBCgame Heroes would get to the playoffs or not. The score was 3:3 and I was sent for the ace match. I lost a game earlier so I was incredibly nervous and burdened. I just barely won but even till this day I don't think there was a game that clenched my heart like that.
And finally, if there was a goal you wanted to achieve as a progamer what would it be?
▲ Well there isn't anything specifically as far as long term goals go, but I wish I can keep this ranking (kespa ranking 1st place) (laughs).
