These are from today (Midautumn Festival or Korean thanksgiving), I'm not exactly sure what they're for other than random seasons' greetings kinda things but I just found 'em so here you go:
Stork: "After such a significant event, I've realized that I must be stronger"
In the off-season, Stork very nearly donned another team's uniform for the next season, but after back-and-forth negotiations, he decided to stay at Samsung KHAN. After the ordeal, Stork seemed more determined, focusing on future results as well as wanting to support his team more. In contrast to other players, who have taken the off-season to fully recuperate, Stork has instead used it to fully prepare for the next season.
Stork: "The whole trading ordeal served as a kind of wake-up call for me. I realized that I have to become even stronger, and set loftier goals for myself. Right now, I've been practicing for next season the entire time, and everyone can expect a break-out performance from me."
This Thanksgiving, Stork went along with family to visit each of his relatives. In previous years, the usual tradition was to stay at home and celebrate with family, but this time Stork has insisted on visiting all of his relatives in order to gain their support and encouragement, before returning to Seoul to properly prepare for the next season.
Stork: "The more fans I have cheering for me, the better my performance will be. Many of my relatives watch my games, so in gaining their full support and encouraging words, I will have more motivation and momentum."
With regard to the fans that have often worried about him, Stork says that he hopes the fans can continue to cheer for Samsung. The love and support of the fans are the driving force behind his play, and he will show even better results in order to gain more fans.
Stork: "After Thanksgiving, I will show everyone a new and improved me, and I hope you will all look forward to it. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!"
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Jaedong on a hiking trip with his parents
After making 2009 the 'Year of the Tyrant', Jaedong has lost to Flash in three finals in 2010, leaving him with many lingering feelings of regret. For the 'Tyrant', who has strived to be the world's best player for the entirety of his four-year career, these three silver medals were a major psychological blow. As a result, when asked about his plans for Thanksgiving, Jaedong merely replied, "For this Thanksgiving, I just want to forget about gaming and competition."
Jaedong: "Ever since my debut, I have never once taken my mind off of gaming, always thinking about the next match. It's been exhausting, and now I only want to rest. So during these holidays, I just want to forget everything and return to the life of an ordinary youth."
Recently, in the Korean Air OSL s2, Jaedong was unable to block Flash's path to the Golden Mouse, and lost 3:1 in the finals, a crushing loss which has affected him a lot. <Something I don't understand/know how to phrase, check spoiler at the end if you can read chinese :|> Although he mentioned wanting to forget the finals as soon as possible after the loss, it still weighs heavily on his mind even now.
Jaedong: "It's really been painful. In the past, I've been able to quickly put losses out of my mind, but this time has really been hard to forget (laughs). Now, it still occasionally crosses my mind, but I will continue practicing hard to rise again. If I had allowed myself to be overcome by defeat every time, the 'Tyrant' would never have existed. Don't worry too much about me, those that know me will know that I won't simply fall apart over something like that."
This Thanksgiving, Jaedong stayed at home with his parents to celebrate the holiday. At the same time, his parents' wishes are for the exhausted, ever-competitive Jaedong to forget everything and spend a normal holiday at home, and to get a good rest.
Jaedong: "Before, I used to always go hiking with my parents. Since the weather should be pretty good this year, that's exactly what we're going to do. It's been so long, I really just wanted to spend a normal holiday and get some rest, so I can rise again next season!"
Despite his insistence on letting go of progamer life during the off-season, Jaedong was also firm in his belief that after his short break, he will rise once again and show fans the return of the Tyrant.
The outcomes weren't as he predicted prior to the finals: I will prepare as if my life depended on it, this sentence is different, it was essentially one-sided.
For once, Stork looks and sounds confident. If Bisu falls a bit short this time around(which he won't), then our King of Silver will break his curse and lead the protoss to victory. Legend of the fall.
Its good to know that Stork will stay in SamsungKHAN it seems that its the only team that is not having any major changes in the next season.. FBH we already knew he was going to ACE..
I'm a Flash fan but honestly I'm tired and bored of seeing Terrans and Zergs (or you can say, Flash and Jaedong) winning all the leagues recently. I want a Protoss winning a championship, whoever is OK
Jaedong: "Before, I used to always go hiking with my parents. Since the weather should be pretty good this year, that's exactly what we're going to do. It's been so long, I really just wanted to spend a normal holiday and get some rest, so I can rise again next season!"
too bad it rained like hell over the past few days =(
The outcomes weren't as he predicted prior to the finals: I will prepare as if my life depended on it, this sentence is different, it was essentially one-sided.
wut o.o
the original Korean Paragraph translates to
Jaedong has honestly confessed that it was really difficult after he has lost to Flash 1:3 in the Korean Air Starleague Season 2 Finals that took place recently at the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower. He wanted to show a really good match to the point where he said "I'm going prepare like my life depends on it", but things didn't go the way he had intended. He wanted to forget about the finals quickly, but unlike other times, this one was difficult to forget.
If stork is serious about this extra practice over the break, he might be the only person who can down flash in a final series. And after that game he pulled vs jaedong on match point last season, his PVZ looks ok. Stork season next season maybe???
Jaedong does not realize he needs to slump like Flash did in order to get stronger. Like a saiyan. Or something. Then again, considering how long he might (not) have to continue, it's understandable he wants to continue strong right away.
Jaedong seems dulled; I doubt he will ever be as sharp again. I reallllllllly wish Stork would have won vs. Jaedong. A Stork vs. Flash final would have been better for Brood War, as the constant Flash > Jaedong finals have been dreary. I think it would have been better for Jaedong, too, than yet another let down against his rival. Will Stork get better? Well, at least he is Protoss so his age and low apm will not be quite as insurmountable.
There's no question that Stork can excel beyond what he's doing now. At his best, he's one of the few guys out there right now who would have a chance at toppling our young Bonjwa.
The real question, though, is if he can manage to sustain his enthusiasm long-term. His inconsistency and lack of confidence has always been his Achilles heel. If he can overcome that...well, there's no telling where he might go. Well, win or lose, I'll be behind him every step of the way.
On September 23 2010 12:36 alffla wrote: FUCKIGN SCARED ME WHEN I WOKE UP and opened TL .. broodwar news STORK AND JAEDONG....... random.. PHEWPH.
cool gOGOGOG STORKY AND JAEDONG
LoL, Jaedong and Stork to SC2!
I hope Jaedong hangs in there. I really don't root for anyone else vigorously. I like it when certain players like BackHo win, but it's not like I follow him like a real fan. Also, I've never really liked Stork, but I hope he does well this season, it'd be nice to have a scary toss on his game. Free/Pure never seemed that scary :/
Wow for some reason I was expecting stork to retire or switch to sc2. Mainly because for awhile he sounded like he was thinkin bout calling time on his career (ie limited time left to win trophies). Good news. Otherwise Khan would be a shell of its former self.
The outcomes weren't as he predicted prior to the finals: I will prepare as if my life depended on it, this sentence is different, it was essentially one-sided.
wut o.o
he said his matches against flash were ONE SIDED, not that hard to understand
Jaedong: "Before, I used to always go hiking with my parents. Since the weather should be pretty good this year, that's exactly what we're going to do. It's been so long, I really just wanted to spend a normal holiday and get some rest, so I can rise again next season!"
too bad it rained like hell over the past few days =(
lol Tuesday night was fucking horrible, if were talking about Korea's weather. I had an umbrella, but I was still getting raped by the rain.
Anyways here's hoping that Jaedong/Flash/Stork my favorite players for each of their respective races don't go into a slump the next season.
The outcomes weren't as he predicted prior to the finals: I will prepare as if my life depended on it, this sentence is different, it was essentially one-sided.
wut o.o
he said his matches against flash were ONE SIDED, not that hard to understand
Though I'm forever a Flash fan... it's fantastic to see JD not getting down. I love JD and he makes SCBW exciting and great to watch. The Tyrant and the Ultimate Weapon... the ultimate pair in Starcraft history. Sorry, Emperor and Storm Zerg =P but the game has really evolved to an unbelievable level since you guys played. Flash and JD are basically your reincarnations, except better, faster, stronger... and JD has a Golden Mouse and 2 MSLs lolll
The good thing about Jaedong is that he's the kind of animal to get even more motivated when he loses something. I've read so many comments completely writing him off for good, but I don't see this happening any time soon. He's here to stay.
Thanks a lot for tranlation, that was great, yes Jae you should rest, I hope to see you soon and never lose, Good luck Stork, en taro adun!!!!
我会拼命，这句话不同，基本属于一边倒 - this I think should be understood as "I can and will risk everything, (then goes comments of the narrator) but these words didn't come true, these was basically too one-sided." I guess its punctuation that makes it difficult to understand.
As long as these players stay, Korean BW scene doesn't have much to worry about. I would rather Stork take some time off for mental hygiene instead of practicing, but he's an experienced player and probably knows what's good for him. As for JD, he really needs some time off, carrying OZ through the season and fighting in starleagues won't be easy, especially with Flash's shadow still on his conscience. But if there's someone who can overcome the impossible, it's him. Since WCG is approaching fast, how long can Jaedong still enjoy his holiday? Looks like it's time to practice again
On September 23 2010 17:40 Kyuki wrote: <3 Jaedong. Doing the right thing for sure. The preassure culture in korea isnt all great when it comes to getting back from blows like this.
I admire hardwork and jaedong especially alot, but I'm just so scared that he'll get burned at some point.
Glad to see Stork with a new resolution aswell, gonna be interesting to see how everything unfolds on the korean BW scene, if it survives.
That's what I'm afraid of also, I hope he doesn't burn out and fade away. Stork too, he's training hard now when he should be resting. I want both these players to do well next season.
I am not trying to troll, but Flash has been having the busiest schedule. He's such a machine for putting up with it while these two make the excuse of burning out. It leads me to think that Koreans need to practice smarter and not harder because Flash looks more well-rested compared to Jaedong.
On September 24 2010 00:25 FearDarkness wrote: I am not trying to troll, but Flash has been having the busiest schedule. He's such a machine for putting up with it while these two make the excuse of burning out. It leads me to think that Koreans need to practice smarter and not harder because Flash looks more well-rested compared to Jaedong.
You have to put it into some perspective. Jaedong has been going this strong longer than Flash has. Sure, over the past year Flash has had a busier schedule (and a more impressive set of results), but before this their roles were reversed. Consider also that in one of the few chances Jaedong has had to rest over the last few years, he had to deal with the utterly ridiculous free agency situation he was in. Seriously, after all he's been through, and all he's accomplished, he deserves a bit of a rest.
Stork, on the other hand, seems to be the type of guy who just isn't able to devote every waking moment to BW. And as much as I love the game, and the skill level Jaedong and Flash have brought it to, I'd be right there with him.
I really hope Jaedong can get some rest and get rid of this weird mental block he seems to have against Flash. He's the guy who is supposed to make his opponents lose their minds through sheer intimidation, not the other way around!
Hopefully he will get some rest and come back stronger. Jaedong fighting!
Stork is the past, present, and future of the Protoss race. Member of the Three Neo-Kings, leader of the 6 Dragons alongside Bisu, and now he alone looks into the future to form a Protoss Bonjwa.
I'm still awaiting the next hot group of Protoss players. Stork, Snow, and Stats - the S Protoss kings? Maybe Shuttle can join too.
I still wanna see another JvF final. In the MSL they can battle for a golden badge while in the OSL it'll be two golden mouse winners battling to decide who becomes the first to ever win a 4th OSL. Those are just epic storylines :D
As far as stork goes it's a shame he had to play Jaedong really. Stork can be incredible at PvT so he is a great matchup to put vs. Flash. Bisu's PvZ is better suited to face Jaedong. I always felt like the most entertaining matchups of the TaekBangLeeSsang were:
1) Jaedong vs. Flash ZvT 2) Bisu vs. Jaedong PvZ 3) Flash vs. stork TvP 4) Bisu vs. stork PvP
Sure stork can beat Jaedong in terms of pure single map wins but in a BoX he just can't seem to do it.
As much as I love Stork Id love to see Bisu step it up again and start raping face. Also Im glad to hear that Jaedong is taking proactive steps to shake off those losses to Flash. Tyrant fighting!
On September 23 2010 11:09 Cofo wrote: I saw in the sidebar "Stork and Jaedong random...", and I thought it would say something like "Stork and Jaedong Randomly decide to call it quits".
Thank god it's only a harmless interview! Stork Fighting!
I thought it was going to say they switched over to SC2.
On September 24 2010 04:57 Crisium wrote: Stork is the past, present, and future of the Protoss race. Member of the Three Neo-Kings, leader of the 6 Dragons alongside Bisu, and now he alone looks into the future to form a Protoss Bonjwa.
I'm still awaiting the next hot group of Protoss players. Stork, Snow, and Stats - the S Protoss kings? Maybe Shuttle can join too.
Three words for you Kal, Kal and more Kal!!! He recently took out both Bisu and Stork pvp. He's the next BIG THING.
On September 24 2010 04:57 Crisium wrote: Stork is the past, present, and future of the Protoss race. Member of the Three Neo-Kings, leader of the 6 Dragons alongside Bisu, and now he alone looks into the future to form a Protoss Bonjwa.
I'm still awaiting the next hot group of Protoss players. Stork, Snow, and Stats - the S Protoss kings? Maybe Shuttle can join too.
Three words for you Kal, Kal and more Kal!!! He recently took out both Bisu and Stork pvp. He's the next BIG THING.
He's always been the next big thing, guy is like 12 feet tall and towers over the rest of them
On September 24 2010 04:57 Crisium wrote: Stork is the past, present, and future of the Protoss race. Member of the Three Neo-Kings, leader of the 6 Dragons alongside Bisu, and now he alone looks into the future to form a Protoss Bonjwa.
I'm still awaiting the next hot group of Protoss players. Stork, Snow, and Stats - the S Protoss kings? Maybe Shuttle can join too.
Three words for you Kal, Kal and more Kal!!! He recently took out both Bisu and Stork pvp. He's the next BIG THING.
Kal has always been that guy that shows some brilliance and then suck again.
On September 24 2010 14:34 StorkHwaiting wrote: Yeaaaaaah Stork!! Gonna come back and rape some nerds!! Can't wait for the titanic clash of Stork vs Flash in the OSL Finals this year!
On September 24 2010 14:34 StorkHwaiting wrote: Yeaaaaaah Stork!! Gonna come back and rape some nerds!! Can't wait for the titanic clash of Stork vs Flash in the OSL Finals this year!
nice name
Stork will be the last First and Last ..
First Protoss Bonjwa
Last Bonjwa!~
I wouldn'd mind that.
Not because I'm a Stork fan but more like if that turns out the be true, it means that BW will last for another couple of years.
On September 24 2010 08:30 Tempest[OEC] wrote: As much as I love Stork Id love to see Bisu step it up again and start raping face. Also Im glad to hear that Jaedong is taking proactive steps to shake off those losses to Flash. Tyrant fighting!
You took the words right out of my mouth. I'd like to think that Stork's fighting talk will inspire Bisu to rise with him, but I'm not sure he's hungry enough atm.
I feel sorry for Jaedong. He says all he wants to do is forget about SC during the holidays, but at the end of the interview he says he'll come back stronger than ever next season. So it doesn't sound like gaming is far from his thoughts at all. I feel like he isn't as hungry as he used to be, maybe a good amount of time off will rekindle his spirit.
On September 24 2010 14:34 StorkHwaiting wrote: Yeaaaaaah Stork!! Gonna come back and rape some nerds!! Can't wait for the titanic clash of Stork vs Flash in the OSL Finals this year!
nice name
Stork will be the last First and Last ..
First Protoss Bonjwa
Last Bonjwa!~
I wouldn'd mind that.
Not because I'm a Stork fan but more like if that turns out the be true, it means that BW will last for another couple of years.
having to say "someone is going to be the last bonjwa" doesn't really translate to "DEATH OF BW OMFGWTFBBQ" to me .. so .. yeah .. he is still going to be the last bonjwa and all the other players will be fighting for it but BIRDTOSS will always be dominant for BW eternity
On September 24 2010 19:16 GunSlinger wrote: I feel like he isn't as hungry as he used to be, maybe a good amount of time off will rekindle his spirit.
I think it's quite the opposite. If anything he's pushed himself too hard this past year. It doesn't help that he's now captain and the rest of the team (minus Hiya) are not good. He needs to relax a bit more, then his health/performance will improve.
Interesting interviews... Thanks for the translation :D And LOL, a little off-topic, but do Jaedong and Lomo share their clothes or something? I've seen Lomo wearing that exact same shirt from photos at a progamer seminar.
On September 24 2010 23:15 Kms wrote: Interesting interviews... Thanks for the translation :D And LOL, a little off-topic, but do Jaedong and Lomo share their clothes or something? I've seen Lomo wearing that exact same shirt from photos at a progamer seminar.
On September 24 2010 04:57 Crisium wrote: Stork is the past, present, and future of the Protoss race. Member of the Three Neo-Kings, leader of the 6 Dragons alongside Bisu, and now he alone looks into the future to form a Protoss Bonjwa.
I'm still awaiting the next hot group of Protoss players. Stork, Snow, and Stats - the S Protoss kings? Maybe Shuttle can join too.
Three words for you Kal, Kal and more Kal!!! He recently took out both Bisu and Stork pvp. He's the next BIG THING.
On September 24 2010 23:15 Kms wrote: Interesting interviews... Thanks for the translation :D And LOL, a little off-topic, but do Jaedong and Lomo share their clothes or something? I've seen Lomo wearing that exact same shirt from photos at a progamer seminar.
PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!
if comparisons are made .. that would be awesme
Here you go:
Homo for Lomo indeed! But LOL, what do you want us to compare exactly?
On September 24 2010 23:15 Kms wrote: Interesting interviews... Thanks for the translation :D And LOL, a little off-topic, but do Jaedong and Lomo share their clothes or something? I've seen Lomo wearing that exact same shirt from photos at a progamer seminar.
PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!
if comparisons are made .. that would be awesme
Here you go:
Homo for Lomo indeed! But LOL, what do you want us to compare exactly?
Actually he's 189cm (6'2") and the tallest active progamer, and technically he does have a winning record against both Stork and Bisu (7-6 vs Stork, 3-2 vs Bisu).
That way we have something other than a Flash/JD finals for the 10th time, they both get blocked from breaking the record and getting a fourth OSL win, one of Flash/JD didn't knock the other out pre-finals, and finally so that a Protoss wins something for a change!
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