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Korea (South)1740 Posts
<3<3 to V-Gundam, innovative old-school terran and a real class act.
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Translated in entirety from fighterforum.com
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Was it because he had many regrets? After the end of his final minor league qualification match, Cho Jung-hyun (hereafter Gundam) could not get up from his seat. After losing 2-0, Gundam announced his retirement.
Holding onto his clothes and belongings and with a wry smile, Gundam started his interview with the MBCgame staff in a small voice, saying "I think it's time I stopped," and let out a nervous laugh.
To the question "Are you really quitting," he answered succinctly, "Yes," and went around to individually greet and give his respects to each of the related progaming personalities at the scene.
To the request "Let's do a retirement interview," he replied "Do I have to?" but we were able to have a one-on-one with him.
Q: Are you really going to retire?
A: I think it's time that I stopped. I haven't been able to achieve good results in competitions because of my habit of being nervous onstage, and it was no different today. I am planning on ending my career as a progamer today.
Q: I would guess that you have regrets about your last match.
A: Umm... I prepared alot. Although I didn't practice with "star" caliber players, I practiced alot with semi-pros and amateur gosus. While practicing I never had a game as much a mess as my games today, so it's really a shame.
Q: What are your plans for the future?
A: From now, I'm going to start doing other types of work. And it's almost time for me to go to the army. I'm still on leave from school so I have some leeway but I'm also getting older and I have to go anyway. After I return from the army I'm going to live diligently (laugh).
Q: What plans do you have till you go to the army?
A: I'm going to live diligently. I have nothing to say other than that. I'm going to do the things I prepared and planned for until now. I still have school left so I'll work hard until I have to go to the army. What I will do is a secret (laugh).
Q: When did you decide to retire?
A: I thought about it a little bit at a time. When I failed to qualify for the last Challenge League I thought about quitting. I thought to myself to try one more time and to go to the Minor League qualifiers, and I made it all the way to the qualification finals. Since I lost this time, I am going to retire without regret. I'm sad but I think it's best I stop now.
Q: If you had to say what was the main reason for retiring?
A: I said this earlier but I suffer too much from nervousness. It's a real problem that I get much more nervous than when I have long stretches without meaningful games. I've had alot of experience during my time but everytime I start playing meaningful games after a long period of rest I messed up my televised games because of my nervousness. And to be honest, the up and coming generation of gamers are too good (laugh).
Q: What have you been doing recently?
A: After leaving Hexatron, there were alot of strange and faulty reports. They were saying I couldn't stand the pressure or that I had problems with my teammates but none of this is true. I wanted to practice outside of the team facility. Also at the time I had a hand injury so I had to go back and forth to the hospital.
While I was practicing at home, I once had a chance to go to a televised game but another pro went instead in my place. Personally that was a shocking disappointment, and that was the decisive reason I decided to leave the team. To be honest I still have very sad feelings toward Coach Lee (Daniel Lee, coach of Hexatron). I really practiced alot then... In any case, afterwards I kept practicing at home and prepared for games.
Q: What are your feelings now looking back on your progaming career?
A: I started as a pro unexpectedly. During a time I wasn't playing much, I was able to enter the Coca-Cola league through a hyung (older male senior) in my guild. I was told the day before the tournament and I was lucky enough to win so I started appearing on TV. It was really a miraculous stroke of luck. It was fun, and while there were times I was very upset I have many good memories during my long time as a pro. I gained much, and I made alot of friends. Although I wasn't able to fulfill many of my dreams as a progamer, I am really satisfied with my experience.
Q: Your fans will probably miss you very much. Please say a word to them.
A: More than anything I'm sorry to my cafe members. They supported me when I was going through difficult times and I wasn't able to return their generosity with my performance. I will repay them by succeeding in another arena. To all the eSports fans, please keep your love for gaming and stay healthy.
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I feel so bad for the guy. I get nervous too  . It really sucks when you just can't perform as well as you can because of this (think public speaking).
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Sad.... V-Gundam will be missed
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Canada9720 Posts
thanks uhjoo.
we shouldn't feel bad for gundam, he's retiring to keep himself happy.
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that almost makes me cry=[
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Gundam will still play starcraft right?!? Just not as pro?
plzplzplz
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well i guess if koreans can put the effort they put when playing bw, in anything else, they might be very good at it
so we dont have to worry about gundam
if he doesnt feel like he can accomplish anything anymore, i think thats the right choice hes doing
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i guess i understand better now why he kept losing when it mattered most.. nervousness
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really sad news, Gundam was a real top class progamer, both in skill and in class
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gundam ...
i started playing t cause of his first person vod against giyom ;(
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Like gundam for his "gundam push"
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Oh man thats crappy news =[
it sure does when you cant do your best performance cause of nervousness !!
You will be remembered gundam!
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nerves are like a curse and the only way to overcome it is to constantly do what makes you nervous. unfortunately meaningful matches one after the other are generated by constant winning.
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Sweden1225 Posts
Ya one of the pro-gamers who really has allowed himself to be known more personally to foreigners and showed he was a really great guy leaving brings tears
let's all hope he finds his place in life again. time for a new era in the life of gundam =P
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good luck with school and the army
good bye gundam
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On January 31 2005 08:33 L!MP wrote:
nerves are like a curse and the only way to overcome it is to constantly do what makes you nervous.
Agreed. Nervousness must be real tiring in the long run though if you can't overcome it.
Anyways I think he made the right decision. He's not getting any younger and as he said, the new generation of gamers are too good.
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noooooo
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awww
and, good job on the translation
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Wish you the best for the future Gundam!
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Sweden33719 Posts
Wow~
Gundam sounds so incredibly, incredibly nice +_+
Seriously, the more I think about it the more touching it gets -.- Yeah, sad to see him leave, he was a great player.
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So sad, he had his own unique style, that can be said of many players now days. TT
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OMG so sad he had so much potential, i think he would a mistake if he retires just because of today's dissapointment. If he really want to change his life, well GL to him and respect for what he has done.
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he will be back..
he will be upgraded to vv-gundam and will come back -_-
hope this doesnt motivate other pro gamers and make them retire too
other gamers (boxer, yellow, reach..) "oh gundam retires.. i guess it's time for me to retire too..."
nonono!
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United States4471 Posts
Sad to see him go, he was always one of my favorite progamers for his skills and his manner.
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Such an intelligent and skilled player, winner of the first World Cyber Games has put an end to his career.
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really sad, he shoulda tried over and over tho... If he could reach finals, i'm sure he didnt do that bad  .
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gw with the translation, thx.
gundam got his name in the bw hall of fame a long time ago i think :D
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Gundam won't stop playing BW of course, he just won't go into it with the same effort he did before.. Anyone who knows him, knows about his problem in live matches.. Anyways, hes without doubt the most respectable gamer out there in my eyes.
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sad, sad, sad day =( Gundam a great dude at starcraft and as a person, though he feels remiss right now, I KNOW he is going to be very happy with his decision once he realizes life outside of Sc :D so no worries for gundam whatsoEVER!!! =)
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Do you think he will still defend his Liquibition title?
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omg Gundam will be missed. One of my fav gamers
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Damn, well after Elky and Gyiom leaving and now Gundam Hexatron lost his soul  .
Thats really sad
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wow this is sad news ;/ gundam one of the best players through all time, his tvp rush will never be forgotten as long as bw lives....
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 Hail Gundam
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GG.
I think I'll end this post with one of Gundams most well known quotes in all of progaming...
"nononnonononono" LOL 
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When Boxer, Reach, & Yellow leave. SC I fear will...
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Oh my Gundam. What would TvP be without you?
He was one of the first pros I had ever heard of a few years back. The only other ones I knew were Boxer, Grrr and Yellow.
*waves to Gundam*
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On January 31 2005 22:37 Enorasis wrote:
Oh my Gundam. What would TvP be without you?
He was one of the first pros I had ever heard of a few years back. The only other ones I knew were Boxer, Grrr and Yellow.
*waves to Gundam* same, the first real rep i ever saw was like...gundam vs blackman on jungle story
shame to see him go, his t was more entertaining than most imo
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t.t bye gundam. Love ya man! Much respect~
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O GOD O GOD O GOD!
we really need a new RTS game... look at it! first elky, now gundam! what's the blizzard been thinking!
gundam rush is his biggest contribution, loved it.
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or like his "no scan island drop" on lt or his realy late expansion  , he will be gosu 4ever
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Russian Federation270 Posts
I'm absolutely sure he won't drop BW as amateur.
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I am very sad
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u've been an inspiration for many gamers. wish u all the best. bye.
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Korea (South)17174 Posts
knew it was coming but didn't think this soon
i love you gundam you are one of the coolest people ever
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AAAAAAAAAAH... : / Hard to believe.
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On January 31 2005 07:34 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
that almost makes me cry=[
me too.I really feel sad.Gundam is a real good manner man.
GoodLuck V-Gundam.
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hmm i know him short time now but hes really one of nicest korean i ever spoken with gl in ur life~~
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thx Gundam for all , allmost for Bamboo ( Gundam Rush ) . Its amazing but this man will be forever in mind of starcraft players on this big world.
All things have end .
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United States5008 Posts
Gundam you have my love <3 be strong be happy, and kick anyone in the balls if they get in your way worked for me ^_^
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Sad news, really...
GL HF in your future life Gundam ...
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Wasn't the best Gundam fan, I liked he guy but took him pretty objectively...
Still... it's sad that I will never be able to see Gundam live or watch him take a tourney down or such... Well, cheers to him
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worst news ever. GL V-Gundam
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im not the only one that sucks live, after all. gundam vs artofglory for world finals warhammer 40k go!
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saw it coming a long time ago.
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he was a great player, trully innovative style
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We will continue your legacy through your strategy. Good luck Gundam!
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