This dude was the epitome of hard work and competitive spirit. Sad to see him go, but happy to know that even if he doesn't return to Starcraft he'll probably succeed in whatever he decides to put his heart and mind into next. GL Jaedong!

Ikirouta

Finland734 Posts

June 24 2020 08:32 GMT

#23

I hope he comes back to BW when his time in the military is over. BW without JD isnt the same.

Great read. Thank you BigFan

JieXian

Malaysia4677 Posts

June 24 2020 08:35 GMT

#24

Wish him all the best. Are there any good JD games lately? My latest memories of him was unpleasantly watching him get crushed in the ASL and KSL by Last and Flash

Akio

Finland1838 Posts

June 24 2020 08:44 GMT

#25

Thank you BigFan for the writeup. It was sad that the last years before his service were a little lackluster but what an amazing career this guy has had. It's rare to find someone who wouldn't be a fan of his killer instinct and the image that he's giving it his all in-game. I wish him all the best in his future!

Jaedong forever!! Fighting~

bracala

95 Posts

June 24 2020 09:05 GMT

#26

Allready miss JD! Him and NaDa my two favorite BW players! Im sure he will back to BW after military even stronger!
Is service reduce to 14 months now or 18 still? JD left,but soon we will have Effort back

Zealously

East Gorteau22261 Posts

June 24 2020 10:36 GMT

#27

prosatan

Romania8493 Posts

June 24 2020 11:16 GMT

#28

As the biggest JAEDONG fan in the whole universe, I am both happy and sad right now! Maybe his wrist will get better, who knows.... let's hope Starcraft will still be a big thing when he returns!

LEE JAEDONG FIGHTING!!!! LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER !!!!!!!!!

Ota Solgryn

Denmark2011 Posts

June 24 2020 11:17 GMT

#29

That game on Benzene against Flash is the game from his post kespa I will never forgot and that is so defining of what JD can do. Imo no other Zerg in the history of BW could have pulled that off. The timing and especially decisiveness is what made his aggression work against all odds.

Kaizor

Singapore909 Posts

June 24 2020 13:03 GMT

#30

I never knew there was a BW scene back in the day, so i never had a chance to see Jaedong in all his glory until SC2.

Might not have the best results in SC2, but still showed his class and championship pedigree. All the best for your military service Jaedong!

[AS]Rattus

427 Posts

June 24 2020 13:16 GMT

#31

just saw his game against bisu on andromeda. an awesome player indeed

Dante08

Singapore4139 Posts

June 24 2020 14:43 GMT

#32

All the best JD, hope you come back to BW soon! 18 months will fly by

Dante08

Singapore4139 Posts

June 24 2020 14:44 GMT

#33

On June 24 2020 22:03 Kaizor wrote:
I never knew there was a BW scene back in the day, so i never had a chance to see Jaedong in all his glory until SC2.

Might not have the best results in SC2, but still showed his class and championship pedigree. All the best for your military service Jaedong!

Oh man those were the glory days I tell you, I remember the OSL/MSL/Proleague finals threads would get up to 300+ pages on TL.

DarkPlasmaBall

United States45028 Posts

June 24 2020 15:14 GMT

#34

One of my favorite BW players of all time <3 Gonna miss him. 2022 gogogo!

sM.Zik

Canada2550 Posts

June 24 2020 16:46 GMT

#35

I first saw a game of Jaedong back in 2008 or so and I had never been that impressed. He kept inspiring me since, truly an exceptional player. I love his playstyle and attitude towards the game and life in general. Really hope he can heal himself a bit during that break.

Good luck whatever you end up doing in life afterwards!

Splynn

United States225 Posts

June 24 2020 16:58 GMT

#36

Just such an amazing player, and gave us so many amazing games.

Bonjwa.

JiYan

United States3668 Posts

June 24 2020 17:12 GMT

#37

Not a goodbye, just a see ya later!

thislooksgreat1

59 Posts

June 24 2020 17:26 GMT

#38

Jaedong for life!

outscar

2832 Posts

June 24 2020 17:31 GMT

#39

I thought just like Stork he will be exempt from military but guess I'm wrong... Almost no pro can make you excited and jump out of your chair like he does. He has the spirit of champion - no matter how bad his conditions, no matter how strong opponents are - JD already showed in KeSPA, in SC2 and post KeSPA/Afreeca era that he can climb to the top.

Never gonna say goodbye. We will be waiting and watching over you Tyrant!

SC-Shield

Bulgaria832 Posts

June 24 2020 17:36 GMT

#40

On June 25 2020 02:31 outscar wrote:
I thought just like Stork he will be exempt from military but guess I'm wrong... Almost no pro can make you excited and jump out of your chair like he does. He has the spirit of champion - no matter how bad his conditions, no matter how strong opponents are - JD already showed in KeSPA, in SC2 and post KeSPA/Afreeca era that he can climb to the top.

Never gonna say goodbye. We will be waiting and watching over you Tyrant!

Was Stork exempt? Why? Health reasons?

Good luck in military, Jaedong!