EPT"I really wanted to stop Flash's dual title attempt"
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On the 23rd, Yuhuido, Seoul, in the MBC B Hall Virtual Studio at the Nate MSL Finals - the "Tyrant" LEE JAE DONG defeated "The Ultimate Weapon" LEE YOUNG HO to claim his fifth individual league title. Despite the tension caused in the 3rd game's a heater malfunction induced power out resulting in a ruling giving the dong victory, Jaedong overcame Flash 3-1 for the victory. Jaedong said "I sincerely wanted to win, and because it turned out the way I wanted, I'm happy" and "For the next Leessangrok I'd like to play another great series where I'd leave no regrets"
The following is his interview.
- Feelings on winning the MSL?
I really really wanted to win this MSL. I couldn't stand by and watch Flash claim dual titles so I prepared my hardest. Because the results reflect that, I'm happy. Because I wanted this final so badly, I'm so happy I can hardly believe it.
- The maps were very disadvantageous
There was a lot of concern from those around me. It was very stressful and difficult, and in practice I was often discouraged and frustrated. I told everyone I was confident and that map imbalance could be overcome but the stress from practice was very severe. There was the added anxiety of delivering my promises. I practice hard with the mindset to just win one set.
I went in with the mentality -If I lose, I lose but let's at least win one game. I diligently studied Flash's style and with the players and staff's help I was able to win.
- If you were to give Flash an evaluation...
I think he's the greatest player. Whenever I play Flash, it makes me so excited and nervous it feels like my blood is about to boil. Not only is he so skilled, but he is ever adapting and developing. As his rival, I am working hard to not be defeated myself.
- What do you think about the Leessang nickname for you two.
At first I wasn't fond of it, but since it's a nick considered for two great players and I am considered one of them I feel good.
- When the 3rd set was interrupted, how did you go about with mind control.
Coach said that I just had to do what I had to do (-_-;; yup). The people around me helped with mind control. At first I was a little shook but I refocused and just thought about game 4. For game 4 on Fighting Spirit, I did image training and went into the game thinking I had to win.
- You looked really surprised.
I've never had anything like this happen before so I was surprised. I felt really awkward and confused so I coulda been mentally shaken but those around me were a big help in making it possible to re-focus.
- Your impressions of playing in MBC's Virtual Studio
It's adequate for environment for gaming. While I think it's definitely a stage I can showcase the full of my abilities, victory is not the only thing a player wants in the finals. There is a strong desire to stand before the fans, being there live with the fans is preferred and it's regrettable I didn't get to.
- What did you guys say at the award ceremony.
Flash congratulated me a lot. He complemented my skill and I too told him told him not to take this thing too personally or let it get to him.
- Good start to 2010.
I said this in the pre-finals interview also but for this finals I really practiced my hardest and wanted to play games with no regrets. That's how I went into these games and after eventually winning, I've learned hard work won't betray you. I plan on contuing to play hard so I have confidence I will be winning. Not only the MSL but I have amibitions for proleague also. The team is down right now but I want to rise again in proleague. I have desires to sweep all the leagues too. I also want to get most wins for the season.
- If you had to say one thing to your rival Flash
The person who wins this final promised to buy a meal for the other, and during OSL ro8 since Flash won he treated me to a meal. Since I won this time, I'll be buying him a delicious meal. Because we meet so much nowadays, I feel we've gotten friendly. While he's a younger player than I am, I feel there is a lot to learn from Flash.
Even today's games I think we went in with a mindset to enjoy the games. While this time I won and Flash lost, next time we met, I want to play games that will delight the fans.
- Word to the fans?
Before I entered this finals, there was a lot of concern from the fans and there were even fans that were sad over the disadvantageous maps. Seeing them, I made a resolution to win and I got strenght from their support. I am sincerely grateful and I know a lot of them wanted to be here live and that's regrettable. Next time I will stand before a bigger stage so I hope for a lot of support and cheer.
From
http://media.daum.net/cplist/view.html?cateid=&cpid=119&newsid=20100123221604187&p=fomos
- Fuck yeah. Jaedong!
Controversy or not, I don't think there is much doubt of his ability or place in SC.
THE MUH FUCKN THRONE
You got it a little before I did T__T
