My god I got chills reading this.
Yellow <3
"I hope the new generation can bring Esports to a whole new level. I hope one day when I meet others I can say proudly, "I was once there"." - optimism and hope for esports despite the fact that he's now stepping out of it, no regrets, gratitude for those who were there for him, just awesome.

Thank you so much for translating <3

saritenite

Singapore1680 Posts

June 27 2011 03:40 GMT

#102

On June 27 2011 00:51 mprs wrote:
Q: What was the response of your parents when you decided to retire?
A: I think they respect my decision. Although initially there was more disapproval than approval, but they trust my choice now.

Oh how the cultures have changed.

Getting flak from the parents for quitting pro-gaming.

You know, he might have been referring to when he first entered pro-gaming. Besides, Starcraft is now an acceptable career, considering how one can gain star status and earn lots of money from ads. Cultures don't change, parents in general are as success-minded as ever.

If Yellow ever switches to SC2.....I don't know what to want tbh.

SoMuchBetter

Australia10606 Posts

June 27 2011 03:49 GMT

#103

Ah Yellow...

I wish him all the best. He's provided us with some fond memories as well that I don't think I'll ever forget.

StarStruck

25339 Posts

June 27 2011 04:08 GMT

#104

I don't necessarily think he's done with pro gaming in general. Hope to see him in a few months time!

<3 yellOw

Path

United States145 Posts

June 27 2011 07:19 GMT

#105

Good luck Yellow to whatever he decides to do! Ahahaha Boxer always knowing when to take advantage of openings.

I find it amusing that his most memorable moments were coming in second. xD

P.S. He looks a lot like an older version on Seungri with that suit and hairstyle. :o

Freeheals

United States488 Posts

June 27 2011 07:22 GMT

#106

what a handsome guy.. need some sc2 ballers as handsome as yellow

jonaada

Iceland49 Posts

June 27 2011 10:01 GMT

#107

So handsome!

Zetter

Germany629 Posts

June 27 2011 10:10 GMT

#108

The interview and the retirement ceremony were really moving. I hope we'll see YellOw in the future, wherever his path may be. It doesn't necessarily have to be SC2, although SlayerS_YellOw would sound awesome.

BeWat3r

Germany182 Posts

June 27 2011 12:41 GMT

#109

Best of luck to Yellow. I hope he finds something that suits his wishes for the future

bgx

Poland6595 Posts

June 27 2011 13:19 GMT

#110

Such a classy and distinctive people, these old school progamers.

bITt.mAN

Switzerland3689 Posts

June 27 2011 13:45 GMT

#111

Eternal respect to Hong Jin Ho, for everything, and it's really jumped out at me why I love this guy:

"I won't regret my 20's "
He does what he loves and loves what he does, there's nothing more powerful or respectable.

Gamegene

United States8308 Posts

June 27 2011 13:59 GMT

#112

T_T.

YOU'RE ALWAYS NUMBER ONE IN MY HEART YELLOW!!!!!!

*supersadface*

Slaytilost

Netherlands968 Posts

June 27 2011 14:11 GMT

#113

Korean culture is weird, why do they ask a 30 year old man what his parents think about him quitting his job!

infinity2k9

United Kingdom2397 Posts

June 27 2011 18:08 GMT

#114

It would be lame him he switched. I'd like him in a role on a team. The game is NOT dead we don't need all our legends moving over for the sake of it just cause it's easier mechanic game. Kids will get great and overtake all the old guys in SC2 as well anyway.

maximuspita

1093 Posts

June 27 2011 18:11 GMT

#115

On June 27 2011 23:11 Slaytilost wrote:
Korean culture is weird, why do they ask a 30 year old man what his parents think about him quitting his job!

Extended families, bro! They still care about their son.

ComaDose

Canada10352 Posts

June 27 2011 18:18 GMT

#116

this mellowed me out a lot.
so sad to see him go but it seems right for him.
I would love to see yellow in SC2.
this is like... a legendary gladiator stepping out of the ring.
people are cheering but everyone is sad they wont see him anymore