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Coach Ju Hoon's Return, "The Meaning of Team 8"

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Kiett
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States7639 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-25 12:01:18
November 09 2011 18:22 GMT
#1
Requested by BLinD-RawR. Thank you so much rotinegg for helping with the parts I had trouble with <3

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Currently, the game team simply called "8"
"Establishment, good results, and growth of the industry, we'll achieve it all!"


The SK Telecom T1 coach who left the esports industry 3 years ago has returned. He's taken up the job of leading and coaching the new team comprised of WeMade, Hwaseung, and MBC Game's Aces, Jaedong, Sea, and Baby, etc.

In this interview, the 8th team's coach has revealed his 3 major goals. In short, creating the 8th team backed by a corporation, winning Proleague, and advancing esports.

◆ The Greatest Winning Coach

Coach Ju Hoon is known as the man who led SK Telecom T1 when it was Orion. In 2002, Boxer split from Ideal Space and left to form his own team for Proleague, Orion, with Coach Ju Hoon.

The team, headed by Boxer, with iloveoov, Kingdom, sigamari, and others, went through hard times, but Coach Ju Hoon and the team gained recognition after winning in the team league. Orion formed a contract with a sponsor and became 4U and continued to participate in the team league as well as individual leagues, and after winning many titles, in 2004, SK Telecom took over and T1 was formed.

Afterwards, Coach Ju Hoon led SK Telecom T1 to stand tall and strong at team events. While in 2004, the team was disappointed to get 2nd place at the SKY Proleague finals at Gwanganri, in 2005, SKT made a complete sweep with victories in the proleague and grand finals, becoming champions, and achieved the "Over Triple Crown" with another successive win in 2006.

In 2006 and 2007, the team's performance fell and leadership of the team changed, but Coach Ju Hoon became known in history as the most successful team league winning coach.

"Coaching the 8th team formed of players of the disbanded teams reminds me of the old days," Coach Ju Hoon revealed.
"I want to create another legendary team by utilizing what I learned through my experiences with SKT T1: from landing a giant corporation such as SK Telecom as a sponsor, to leading the team to become the greatest team in the league."

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◆ What this resembles

While Coach Ju Hoon leads the 8th team, he recalls the days of 4U. Although 4U's name was officially pronounced ForYou (a team for the fans), people read it as SaYoo (which means "buy something" in the Chungcheong dialect, indicating to sponsors to "buy us"). And so, the team came to be interpreted in this way.

When Orion was trying to secure a contract with a sponsor, Coach Ju Hoon had to take up the roles of both coach and manager for the team. He tried looking everywhere for someone to take over the team, and eventually, SK Telecom agreed to sign on.

His role this time around with the 8th team is similar. He manages the players directly, and his top priorities are for the players to perform well and get good results, and work towards creating the team and finding a sponsor.

"Jaedong, Sea, Baby, and the others that make up the team are promising players, so I have confidence. If a team made of these players doesn't find a sponsor, then what team in Korea would be able to?" the Coach asked.

He added, "The circumstances are very similar now as they were in 2003, except that this time, there are even more people willing to help, so it should be easy." Hwaseung's former coach Han Sangyong volunteered to help coach the 8th team, and a houskeeping person was found, and KeSPA is holding meetings to find candidates for sponsor companies, etc. Everyone is being very active.

This 8th team's name itself is "Team Pal" (meaning Eight). This is not only because it's the 8th team in Proleague, but also because when a sponsor is found, the team will be sold to that company (Pal also means to sell. Oh ho ho you are so clever, Coach!). "Our 'merchandise,' the players, are of high quality, and the team will appeal to companies," he said confidently.

◆ The players were deeply touched

This 8th team was formed last Friday. However, the main players have already begun regular training. KeSPA set up a training house and dorms for them in Itaewon. Jaedong, Sea, Baby, Tyson, Jaehoon, and Killer were the reserved players that contracted with KeSPA, and they received raises.

The players that once belonged to Hwaseung, WeMade, and MBC Game rested at home after the teams disbanded. Once they were given the news and called to convene, they joyfully rushed together and began to practice.

Coach Ju Hoon said, "These players, once they were called together, it was like after months of feeling down (their eyes had become dull), they became hungry beasts!" When asked about salaries, the players said, "Even if we had to take pay cuts, it would have been fine. I'm just thankful that I get to continue being a progamer." The players are happy because they got to keep their jobs, and things are actually even better than before because they got raises.

"The players have been practicing for about a week and they've managed to recover their skill. Yesterday, they were willingly up until 3 in the morning preparing for the 11-12 season, striving to develop confidence and show themselves as a team with a chance to win," he said, praising the players' passion.

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Coach Ju Hoon's number one goal is to find the team a corporate sponsor. Currently, the financing of the team is entrusted to KeSPA, but reforming the team under a company will soon be necessary. The team is basically being run on the money from the other 6 corporations with a team (all excluding ACE), so the earlier Team 8 finds a sponsor, the better it is for Team 8 and KeSPA. The extra money can then be channeled towards servicing the fans.

"Right now, there are companies that I'm meeting with. I can't give any concrete details yet, but I can say I've only heard positive things so far. If I succeed and find a company, I'll nod my head at the place so you know."

Most importantly, if a sponsor is found, the players' passion will become even greater in ancitipation and they won't have to be anxious or worry about Coach Ju Hoon anymore. Right now their spirit is high and they are considering being able to make it to the post season. In addition, the coach knows the profound effect on players of being able to establish the team, so his belief in them has become stronger.

"In 2004, after the team 4U became SK Telecom T1, we had quite a dramatic run at the SKY Proleague. In the earlier stages, we had 1 win and 3 losses and were ranked very low. After the team got a sponsor, we didn't lose a single match out of the next 6. We ended up overtaking everyone to finish in 2nd and we qualified for the finals at Gwanganri. The fact that we had an established team sharpened our concentration."

"It may seem like I'm chasing 3 rabbits here (referring to the saying that if you try to chase 3 rabbits, you'll catch none), but the truth is, it's really just 1. Finding a sponsor and establishing the team will cause the players to perform well and have good results, which will carry over to make more sponsors willing to invest and so, the esports scene will naturally experience a revival," he explained.

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There! phew. Longest thing I've ever translated in my life. Please let me know if there are any errors.

Source: http://esports.dailygame.co.kr/news/read.php?id=51822

Anyway, things seem pretty positive. Gonna trust you, Coach. Give us good news soon!
Writer:o
Holgerius
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sweden16951 Posts
November 09 2011 18:29 GMT
#2
Thanks for the translation!
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MuK_x
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
743 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-09 18:30:13
November 09 2011 18:29 GMT
#3
im so excited,SO EXCITED.

team PAL will win this season...
IdrA "TT1 actually fucked up and didn't see the hatchery,so im at a really big advantage right now,assuming he reacts intelligently which is not something you should assume with TT1"
Gao Xi
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Hong Kong5178 Posts
November 09 2011 18:30 GMT
#4
Damn. Thanks for the translations. Good luck to him, to find sponsors.
Team 8 doesn't sound half bad.
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mapthesoul
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Trinidad/Tobago429 Posts
November 09 2011 18:30 GMT
#5
That is an amazing shirt.
Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
November 09 2011 18:36 GMT
#6
Thanks for the translation.

Ju Hoon kind of looks like a creeper to be honest lol, but clearly he's a solid coach. So so so excited for team 8 to starting destroying everyone .
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9499 Posts
November 09 2011 18:37 GMT
#7
Can't fucking wait for Proleague.........

Thx for translating!
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tyr
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
France1686 Posts
November 09 2011 18:40 GMT
#8
This is so good. I cant wait for the PL to start. omgomg
Thanks for the translation.
"I'm always reminded of how manly Jaedong is every time I see him." -Bisu
Navi
Profile Joined November 2009
5286 Posts
November 09 2011 18:40 GMT
#9
i'll be anticipating team8! a lot of each individual team's weaknesses (lack of good zergs for mbc and fox and terrans for hwaseung) are filled with the new team, and now they have a kickass coach to boot :3
Hey! Listen!
Zera
Profile Joined April 2010
Lithuania716 Posts
November 09 2011 18:40 GMT
#10
I hope TL will let us to keep OZ tags great news! Thank you for translating!
JD fanboy. #FPPS
bearbuddy
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
3442 Posts
November 09 2011 18:42 GMT
#11
I see 8 stripes on his shirt O.o? Coach Ju Hoon's 8 is now the new Yellow's 2?

Great translation, btw. Thanks for the hard work.
Grettin
Profile Joined April 2010
42381 Posts
November 09 2011 18:44 GMT
#12
Team 8 fighting! Thanks for the translation, can't wait!
"If I had force-fields in Brood War, I'd never lose." -Bisu
Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
November 09 2011 18:44 GMT
#13
On November 10 2011 03:42 bearbuddy wrote:
I see 8 stripes on his shirt O.o? Coach Ju Hoon's 8 is now the new Yellow's 2?

Great translation, btw. Thanks for the hard work.

Sea and The Dong are the long ones imho.
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
therockmanxx
Profile Joined July 2010
Peru1174 Posts
November 09 2011 18:45 GMT
#14
8 !!!!!
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Kiett
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States7639 Posts
November 09 2011 18:46 GMT
#15
On November 10 2011 03:42 bearbuddy wrote:
I see 8 stripes on his shirt O.o? Coach Ju Hoon's 8 is now the new Yellow's 2?

Great translation, btw. Thanks for the hard work.


LOL. Why the heck do you guys notice these things

Maybe the 8th company he asks will be the one ^^
Writer:o
a176
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada6688 Posts
November 09 2011 18:47 GMT
#16
Super 8 ?!

thanks sooooooooooo much for translation!
starleague forever
Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
November 09 2011 18:47 GMT
#17
8 Stripes for Team 8?!

Dun dun DUNNNNNNN.
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
Torenhire
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States11681 Posts
November 09 2011 18:53 GMT
#18
The largest hurdle for Team Pal (omg cutest name) imo, will be the fact that they are all from different environments. I think once they work out a training routine and practice and become great friends/teammates with each other, the team will do outstanding. I can imagine coming from three different teams that they may have a bumpy start to the season (prove me wrong, pleeeeease do it. Prove me wrong and get a sponsor)

Thanks for translating!
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Rain...
Profile Joined September 2010
United States201 Posts
November 09 2011 18:57 GMT
#19
Man i love these recent good new for BW! long live brood war
I'm just waiting for people to start asking me to make the rain disappear. David Copperfield
ArvickHero
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
10387 Posts
November 09 2011 19:02 GMT
#20
On November 10 2011 03:53 Torenhire wrote:
The largest hurdle for Team Pal (omg cutest name) imo, will be the fact that they are all from different environments. I think once they work out a training routine and practice and become great friends/teammates with each other, the team will do outstanding. I can imagine coming from three different teams that they may have a bumpy start to the season (prove me wrong, pleeeeease do it. Prove me wrong and get a sponsor)

Thanks for translating!

largest hurdle is that theres only 9 players on the team (in a Bo7 format league no less), they have an even worse practicing environment than ACE lol
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