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Bisu to SKT1, Oov Retires

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Live2Win *
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
United States6657 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-02-10 22:43:55
February 10 2008 08:29 GMT
#1
[image loading]


Bisu becomes a T1
As many of you know by now, it has been reported that SK Telecom T1 has bought the Revolutionist, (P)Bisu from MBCGame Heros.

SKTelecom's decline in Proleague ranks during the past years called for drastic changes. And drastic they were. Despite leading the team to victory over 3 Proleague Finals and a Grand Final, achieving what was called the "Over-Tripple Crown", the entire SKT1 coaching staff was released from the team, taking blame for the continuing decline. While interviews began for a new coaching staff, the company temporarily (and perhaps permanently) promoted progamers (T)Oov and (P)Kingdom to coaches/players.

The second move was to find a powerful protoss player. During their reign as champions SKT1 had a powerful terran line backed by a powerful protoss line, consisting of (P)Kingdom and (P)RainBOw as key players. But as the years passed, both players fell off the ranks, (P)Kingdom fighting a difficult shoulder injury, and (P)RainBOw being demoted to B-Team.

With the protoss lineup exposed, SKT1 was in dire need for new blood. Currently the only reliable Protoss SKT1 has is the rising star Best, who's macro-heavy style has helped T1 gain a few victories. And to add to that lineup, SKT1 turned their eyes on the Revolutionist.

And that is where we stand. MBCGame has noted that there has been no hard feelings between the team and the player, nor was there any salary troubles (as was the case with (Z)July's move from MBC to SKT). Rather, both teams offered deals that were needed by the other, and both teams recognized that the trade was for the better future of the player, the teams, and eSport in general. It is reported by fomos that (P)Bisu himself didn't have complaints to the ordeal.

What kind of changes (P)Bisu will be able to make in SKT1, only time will tell. As far as past experiences go, players usually do not perform well when they move from team to team, but for the sake of (P)Bisu and his millions of fans, let's hope that is not the case.

It is reported that SKT1 paid a transfer fee of 200,000,000 Won for Bisu, which estimates to about $200,000 USD.




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(T)Oov to announces his retirement
On the Chinese New Years day, (T)Oov posted a letter to his fans on his fan cafe. The letter explained his situation, and his future.

A few months ago, FiFo reported that (T)Oov had slipped in the shower and cut his wrist. The injury was serious enough to hinder his practice, and for awhile he was unable to practice for long periods of time. With an already whithering drive, and an injury that was not healing, (T)Oov admits that he was contemplating on retirement.

That's when SKT1 approached him with an offer. As explained above, SKT1 was ready to make changes. As (T)Oov's future as a progamer hung in the balance, SKT1 spoke to him about becoming the new T1 coach. To (T)Oov and SKTelecom, the timing was perfect. Rather than leaving the progaming scene forever, (T)Oov was given a chance to Stay with his team, and rebuild what he was once a part of.

Meanwhile, (P)Kingdom faces a similar situation. (P)Kingdom had also sustained a serious injury, a shoulder injury that gave him two choices: enter a long-term physical rehab program or undergo surgery. After discussing the matter with his family and friends, (P)Kingdom underwent surgery with success.

However, the problem still existed. With surgery comes recovery, and recovery takes time. SKT1 approached (P)Kingdom with the same offer. Whether (P)Kingdom will official retire as a progamer like (T)Oov, or attempt to comeback as a player once he recovers is yet unknown, but at this point, it is likely that he will follow (T)Oov.

The choice to make (P)Kingdom and (T)Oov coaches were, perfect. SKT1 needed a temporary fix, (T)Oov and (P)Kingdom needed a different role. Both are seniors in the team, with plenty of leadership experience. It is, perhaps, the best choice. After all, we'd rather see them constructing their team from behind rather than fall away from progaming all together, don't we.

Sources:
http://www.fighterforum.com/news/news_read.asp?cat=ISS&idx=23780
http://www.fighterforum.com/news/news_read.asp?cat=ISS&idx=23781
http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=53222&db=issue&cate=&page=1&field=&kwrd=
http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=53263&db=issue&cate=&page=1&field=&kwrd=
http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=52953&db=issue&cate=&page=1&field=&kwrd=

Translations and discussions of these topics can be found here:
Oov article translated by OneOther
Bisu's article translated by jkillashark
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Highways
Profile Joined July 2005
Australia6104 Posts
February 10 2008 08:36 GMT
#2
wow didnt see these two coming

hope bisu doesnt slump like july did
#1 Terran hater
BroOd
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Austin10831 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-02-10 08:37:36
February 10 2008 08:37 GMT
#3
Said the same thing in the other topic about iloveoov, but why not:
On February 10 2008 17:34 BroOd wrote:
He cast a dark shadow over progaming when he was in his prime.

I doubt anyone who was around to witness it will soon forget him.


As for Bisu, I'm sure he'll do well wherever he goes.

For a while.
ModeratorSIRL and JLIG.
noojOh
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
United States755 Posts
February 10 2008 08:38 GMT
#4
sweet thanks
ftw
XCetron
Profile Joined November 2006
5226 Posts
February 10 2008 08:40 GMT
#5
First July and now Bisu.

SKT is the new KTF?
Guandal
Profile Joined November 2007
Costa Rica93 Posts
February 10 2008 08:42 GMT
#6
OMG!
Costa Rica Fighting!
TheFoReveRwaR
Profile Blog Joined May 2006
United States10657 Posts
February 10 2008 08:45 GMT
#7
Slipped in the shower and cut his wrist?? Hmm.
Being healthy, it has been said, really consists of having the same disease as everybody else.
Sadir
Profile Blog Joined December 2005
Vatican City State1176 Posts
February 10 2008 08:54 GMT
#8
oov retires omfg
sc is dieing
Aillusion
Profile Joined October 2007
United States103 Posts
February 10 2008 08:55 GMT
#9
bisu back with july? LMAO
FateStay
red.venom
Profile Joined October 2002
United States4651 Posts
February 10 2008 08:58 GMT
#10
This is big news.. But I have to admit I thought the line "Kingdom fighting a difficult shoulder injury" was funny.

Its not like these dudes are doing full impact sports, jesus. Please dont blame getting older, growing out of the game and losing skill on some shit like that. ; [
Broom
Manifesto7
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Osaka27154 Posts
February 10 2008 08:59 GMT
#11
On February 10 2008 17:58 red.venom wrote:
This is big news.. But I have to admit I thought the line "Kingdom fighting a difficult shoulder injury" was funny.

Its not like these dudes are doing full impact sports, jesus. Please dont blame getting older, growing out of the game and losing skill on some shit like that. ; [


Kingdom practices a form of Korean kendo (sword fighting) where he suffered the injury -_-
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Xeris
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
Iran17695 Posts
February 10 2008 09:02 GMT
#12
he was jerkin it too much. and oov was trying to kill himself cuz he's been newbing it up.

they just create clever backstories to cover up the injuries.
twitter.com/xerislight -- follow me~~
Aqualicy
Profile Joined June 2007
Norway25 Posts
February 10 2008 09:06 GMT
#13
On February 10 2008 17:59 Manifesto7 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 10 2008 17:58 red.venom wrote:
This is big news.. But I have to admit I thought the line "Kingdom fighting a difficult shoulder injury" was funny.

Its not like these dudes are doing full impact sports, jesus. Please dont blame getting older, growing out of the game and losing skill on some shit like that. ; [


Kingdom practices a form of Korean kendo (sword fighting) where he suffered the injury -_-


^

I wish them both luck. They've provided much entertainment over the years, and I'm glad to have known of them. Starcraft will seem a little emptier, now, for a lot of people.
fLyiNgDroNe
Profile Joined September 2005
Belgium4021 Posts
February 10 2008 09:07 GMT
#14
Bisu is coming back to his very mate - July. Period.

But seriously, this is really good for SKT and hopefully we'll see it becoming a strong power again. Is Midas still in SKT1? I miss his flawless TvP...
Drone is a way of living
knyttym
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States5797 Posts
February 10 2008 09:11 GMT
#15
Bisu in a skt1 uniform is gonna be awesome. oOv as a coach should be interesting.
Once boxer comes back skt1 is gonna kick so much ass
zoLo
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States5896 Posts
February 10 2008 09:20 GMT
#16
Ouch @ oov's wrist =X. I did not see this coming at all, but good luck Bisu.
Diablo666
Profile Joined October 2005
United States306 Posts
February 10 2008 09:40 GMT
#17
Too sad to hear oov retires He is my second favorite terran besides boxer .
No soy mala yerba, solo yerba en mal lugar
Play
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia608 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-02-10 09:51:14
February 10 2008 09:50 GMT
#18
omg if boxer comes back to skt1 then the apprentice will be coaching the master

that sucks that he had to retire, at least he is not disappearing from the scene altogether
jmascis
GinNtoniC
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
Sweden2945 Posts
February 10 2008 09:57 GMT
#19
Meh, I'd rather seen Bisy stay with MBC, but who knows, maybe some extra time in the PL will do him good.
Huge fan of JulyZerg, HonestTea and that guy Kim Taek Yong.
blagoonga123
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States2068 Posts
February 10 2008 09:57 GMT
#20
aw oov
FOOL! Pain is my friend! Now let me introduce you to it!
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