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konadora
Singapore66357 Posts
Jaedong: "We're all aiming for our targets, no matter what happens."![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/LvWOb.jpg)
"We've dedicated everything to preparing for the 11-12 season."
Jaedong, formerly in the now-disbanded Hwaseung Oz, is now in Team 8. After the announcement that Hwaseung Oz was disbanding, KeSPA managed to group together players like Jaedong and Sea to form the new Team 8, giving them another chance to play in Proleague.
We met Jaedong on the 11th, at their Itaewon dorm, and he looked much more relaxed than when nothing was confirmed. In October, Jaedong went back to his hometown in Ulsan to find a peace of mind, and he did not look good back then. Compared to when he was even unsure if he could continue gaming, he looks much more relaxed and focused now as he can practice together with other fellow progamers, and it showed on his face.
After hearing of the news of the new Team 8, Jaedong quickly went back to Seoul with the mindset that "(he's) a rookie and that (he's) starting all over again." He even gave a modest comment that during the signing of his contract, he "didn't care how much (he) was getting paid, as long as (he) could continue to perform in leagues."
Jaedong is now practicing at a new environment with new teammates, but he said that it did not feel awkward at all as he had gotten to know them before in individual leagues, and was in fact got quickly comfortable with them "as though they were (his) long-time teammates." Jaedong laughed when he was told that Sea predicted that Jaedong will be the "mood-maker" in the team, and together with Baby, whom Jaedong felt as though Baby was his little brother, they are said to be practicing focused and seriously.
Jaedong said he did not mind not having the warm support he got while he was in Hwaseung Oz. In fact, he said that this new environment could not be any better. Jaedong was supported greatly ever since he got into Hwaseung Oz as a rookie, and because this incident left him more iron-willed and determined, he is in fact thankful for this situation.
He mentioned about his expectations for 11-12 season as well. Because each (of the disbanded) teams' ace players have gathered together, according to him, the internal evaluation games "felt like an individual league's Round of 8 or even Round of 4 games' standards," and that this season, his team will not be the dark horse of the 11-12 season, but the main spotlighted team.
Jaedong finished off the interview by saying, "our new environment may seem lacking, but our team players are not, so look forward to what we can do."
Source: DES
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11-12 is going to be so sick with a 3rd superteam.
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i really wana see this team play lol
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United States11393 Posts
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GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
He looks like he is either high or really tired in that picture. Anyhow, go Dream Team!
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whoa he looks really old in that picture
here's to jaedong crushing in proleague! 
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JD and rookie in the same sentence? Cmon... CMON!!!!
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United States7639 Posts
Awwwwww. Jaedong-Baby love <3
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I've missed watching JD so much :c
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im so excited! nice interview go team PAL
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Why does Jaedong look so old now He didn't brag about the in-house tournament, does that mean Killer really won? lol
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Having to carry Hwaseung OZ on his back for so long is finally taking its toll on the guy, he looks so old in that picture
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Thanks for the interview <3 JD... I dont know if I can get rid of my OZ tag just yet
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Can't wait to see how well the team performs in their first match.
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Agree with everybody in the comments section ^^
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all that talk about the internal games from the most well known players... with killer out on top. wow 
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i'm starting to feel like Jaedong's age is getting closer to stork's, which is physically impossible, but it seems that way.
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I'm excited to see Jaedong play again this season. I think Jaedong's fight to remain the 2nd best player in the world/best zerg player in the world will be one of the most interesting storylines. Fighting.
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I really don't know how anyone could think having a dream team would be a bad idea. These guys are going to be practicing together, and compounding their strength, becoming better than any team has ever been before. I think they'll set a new standard for all the other teams, and raise the whole scene. As long as BW stays around.
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On November 12 2011 15:53 nbaker wrote:
I'm excited to see Jaedong play again this season. I think Jaedong's fight to remain the 2nd best player in the world/best zerg player in the world will be one of the most interesting storylines. Fighting.
If there's anyone i'm confident could beat the best player in the world right now it's still Jaedong.
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28093 Posts
Can't wait for jaedong to own it up this season.
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On November 12 2011 14:05 Pvvned wrote:
Having to carry Hwaseung OZ on his back for so long is finally taking its toll on the guy, he looks so old in that picture
agree with you and he is the same age with sea and tyson.
Thanks for translating konadora. I"m really appreciate it
Can't wait to see Team 8 play in new season. Hype!!!! Team 8 fighting!!!!
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Thanks for translating, kona.
This team is sounding scarier and scarier with each interview...
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Jaedong is going to unleash the flames of destruction, the unstoppable force, and scorch all who stand in his path. That force is going to clash with the immovable object of the cosmos, ever sturdy and unchanging. Perhaps the ever-changing winds of revolution will violently sweep them both away in confusion. The universe will pause in awe at it's substances in such violent turmoil. Only time will tell which, if any is able to triumph above the others in glory.
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On November 12 2011 17:22 Torenhire wrote:
Thanks for translating, kona.
This team is sounding scarier and scarier with each interview...
I expect the next piece of news to come out of their Itaewon lodgings will be the announcement that Team 8 have solved Brood War.
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United Kingdom16710 Posts
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Though I think the team will have a rough start as they aren't yet comfortable with one another, they certainly have great potential. The tyrant is coming...
Thanks for translating konadora.
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damn it I have a test next saturday right when team 8 is playing skt1
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JD doesn't look old at all, what's wrong wit you guys?
he looks like a little boy
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Thanks for this Kona. I read the full article in Korean and I think what Jaedong actually said was, "I was able to smile when hearing wittiness from Sea, whom I pictured to be a "mood maker" in my head.
Makes more sense cuz I cant really picture Jaedong as a mood maker but definitely can see Sea as one lol.
Anyways, I will root for this team hard!
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Hong Kong20321 Posts
On November 12 2011 14:05 Pvvned wrote:
Having to carry Hwaseung OZ on his back for so long is finally taking its toll on the guy, he looks so old in that picture
its just bad lighting :D
jaedong fighting !
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we all grow old , jaedong is not immortal :D
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Jaedong has a great attitude to succeed! Lets hope his team can win Proleague!
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Thanks for the translation.
Team 8 sure are going to be under a lot of intense scrutiny. Given the team's late formation it wouldn't surprise me if they were slow out of the blocks, but with such talent I'm not discounting anything.
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And the Dong will once again rise and kill.
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Ima be cheering for JD this season as long as he doesn't play Bisu <3
Team 8 hwaiting <3
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Thanks for translating. Was waiting for it yesterday-
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Nice little article, thanks! Jaedong fighting!
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Fuck, Jaedong looks like an adult in that picture, its like he is losing his youth or something.
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Dat spark!!!!!
Hes returning to form. YEEEES!!!
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Start already Pro league! I need you!
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I'm a bit sad that JD have lost his young look he had 2 years ago but I hope for a great season and many good games. GO JD GO!
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This pre-season is turning out a lot better than expected!
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Jaedong plays for the love of the game and the will to be the best. I respect that so much in him. He doesn't care about being payed as long as he does what he loves.
And he doesn't look old lol, only tired from the freaking 10 hours of gaming the team has scheduled every day!
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I'm so looking forward to see him play again. <3 JD
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thx for the translation!
I love to hear he wants to keep playing first of all
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thanks a bunch
hope the tyrant gets back to his winning ways
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This team...
I don't wanna bandwagon so imma be anti-8!
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This is hardly an interview. More like a description of what was said in an interview.
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I'm sooooo pumped for PL to start! This 8th team gonna break some legs :D
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Hope Jaedong won't loose against GGaemo like in the previous PL .....
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So if Kespa now has a team, does that mean they are now the evil empire?
SKT are the good guys now? :D
God that picture! Can't even imagine him having that deathstare from that, but i believe JD, crush PL only coming second to Bisu!
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/1e3QY.gif)
I, for one ,welcome our new insect KeSPA overlords
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Thanks for the translation. I can't wait for PL to start.
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thx for the translation
can't wait to see who he kills first this season with his death stare
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Thanks Kona! It's always nice to have news from JD!
And I sooo can't wait for Proleague to start. This new team is gonna be really interesting to watch. Thanks Kespa! (never thought I'd write this actually...).
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/R1CH/Happy2.gif)
PS : thx for the sheep, Kipsate
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Netherlands45349 Posts
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Thats why I love Jaedong, HwaseungMBC!
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United States1719 Posts
Thanks for the trans! love seeing JD articles xD
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a new challange can lead to new heights. lee jaedong fighting!
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*Anticipates BabyxJaedong fanart now*
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Lee Jae Dong fighting! :')
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Dongjwa forever. Team 8 fighting ~
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i <3 u jaedong, u so pro son, u can do it!!!! lee dong master fighting!!
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Why am I getting a "No country for old men" vibe from Jaedong? He seems different.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU
for the interview.
and also JD <3 omgggg i'm so excited to see you play.
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Thanks for interview~
Best of luck to the new team's first season!
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On November 12 2011 14:01 keiraknightlee wrote:Why does Jaedong look so old now He didn't brag about the in-house tournament, does that mean Killer really won? lol
Oo, what are the rumours on the internal tournament results?
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On November 14 2011 09:25 Jragon wrote:Show nested quote +On November 12 2011 14:01 keiraknightlee wrote:Why does Jaedong look so old now He didn't brag about the in-house tournament, does that mean Killer really won? lol Oo, what are the rumours on the internal tournament results?
Killer won.
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On November 14 2011 09:41 DarkMatter_ wrote:Show nested quote +On November 14 2011 09:25 Jragon wrote:On November 12 2011 14:01 keiraknightlee wrote:Why does Jaedong look so old now He didn't brag about the in-house tournament, does that mean Killer really won? lol Oo, what are the rumours on the internal tournament results? Killer won.
We all knew he had the talent. Now if only he can get his ZvT to Dong-level!!!
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On November 14 2011 10:25 Gummy wrote:Show nested quote +On November 14 2011 09:41 DarkMatter_ wrote:On November 14 2011 09:25 Jragon wrote:On November 12 2011 14:01 keiraknightlee wrote:Why does Jaedong look so old now He didn't brag about the in-house tournament, does that mean Killer really won? lol Oo, what are the rumours on the internal tournament results? Killer won. We all knew he had the talent. Now if only he can get his ZvT to Dong-level!!!
Sigh... if only the Dong could get his Jv_ back to Dong-level... hope now that he has amazing teammates, he gets back to former glory!!! One more gold JD!!!
Yes I am a Flash fan, but first and foremost I am a fan of Broodwar... and JD is the raging fire of BW.
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On November 14 2011 10:29 Keone wrote:Show nested quote +On November 14 2011 10:25 Gummy wrote:On November 14 2011 09:41 DarkMatter_ wrote:On November 14 2011 09:25 Jragon wrote:On November 12 2011 14:01 keiraknightlee wrote:Why does Jaedong look so old now He didn't brag about the in-house tournament, does that mean Killer really won? lol Oo, what are the rumours on the internal tournament results? Killer won. We all knew he had the talent. Now if only he can get his ZvT to Dong-level!!! Sigh... if only the Dong could get his Jv_ back to Dong-level... hope now that he has amazing teammates, he gets back to former glory!!! One more gold JD!!! Yes I am a Flash fan, but first and foremost I am a fan of Broodwar... and JD is the raging fire of BW.
This is very true! BW is better with the Tyrant in form!
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I'M LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOU JAEDONG AND YOUR TEAMMATES FUCKKKKKKKKKKK YEAAHHHHHH
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Can't wait to see this team play! GO JAEDONG!
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