EPTMLG: You’ve spent the majority of your gaming career in Korea with the pro Brood War team CJ Entus. Tell us about the move to EG, a team that was well-represented at MLG Raleigh.
Idra: After spending around two and a half years on a Korean team, I was a bit tired of the rigid practice schedule and lack of freedom that came with it, and the KESPA teams were dragging their feet on SC2. Given all that, it seemed to make sense to move to a foreign team, and EG was the obvious choice for me.
MLG: Give us an idea of the lifestyle and practice regimen of a pro gamer in Korea.
Idra: We practiced for 12 to 13 hours a day, had around two hours of free time during the day, and got, on average, two days off a month—couldn't really leave the house other than that.
MLG: That’s intense. Do you still train as extensively now that you’re off CJ?
Idra: No, a big part of the reason I left was that I began to feel it was counter-productive; we were overworking ourselves. So I still make sure I practice a lot, but not too much.
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MLG: Last but not least, where do you see yourself placing in D.C.?
Idra: I expect to win.
Idra: After spending around two and a half years on a Korean team, I was a bit tired of the rigid practice schedule and lack of freedom that came with it, and the KESPA teams were dragging their feet on SC2. Given all that, it seemed to make sense to move to a foreign team, and EG was the obvious choice for me.
MLG: Give us an idea of the lifestyle and practice regimen of a pro gamer in Korea.
Idra: We practiced for 12 to 13 hours a day, had around two hours of free time during the day, and got, on average, two days off a month—couldn't really leave the house other than that.
MLG: That’s intense. Do you still train as extensively now that you’re off CJ?
Idra: No, a big part of the reason I left was that I began to feel it was counter-productive; we were overworking ourselves. So I still make sure I practice a lot, but not too much.
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MLG: Last but not least, where do you see yourself placing in D.C.?
Idra: I expect to win.
Read the rest of the interview here:
http://www.mlgpro.com/content/page/314440/The-Swarm-Descends-upon-D-C-MLG-Interviews-Idra
