Q: You’ve made into Code S finally ! How do you feel? A: I feel great. I said on the previous interview that I will get into Code S for sure, 100%. Now I look back, I think I was cocky
Q: But you’ve won today? Why are you being so moderate now? A: After the first game was over, I thought that he was a much better player than I thought he was. He was not the same player that I was thinking of. After losing that game, so many thoughts raced inside my head. I thought I was gonna get knocked out (laughs). I decided in the second set I have to do what I prepared and pulled myself together.
Q: You were attacked on the centre of the map in the first set. A: I have never seen a Protoss player who attacks at that timing! His build order must have been so tight. I panicked when he attacked.
Q: Your 2nd, 3rd sets were over relatively faster A: They were not meant to be over that fast especially the second set. After I poked him once I was going to go for a macro game but that pressure damaged him more than I intended. In the 3rd game, it was a totally all-in from my side but he decided to use a very economical build so the attack ended the game.
Q: Your Code A performance had been amazing. You knocked out ex Code-S players only. A: When I first played in my debut match I was really nervous. After I won the first set against Clide, that’s when I got over my nerves. I wasn’t nervous today at all because I knocked very well-known players so far.
Q: Your first debut in Code S is soon, you must be craving to show your skills? A: I think I still have a lot to improve in terms of my skills. I want to prove that I belong in Code S for now. I talk with Keen often as him and I are good friends and we talk about doing good ceremonies at the end. Even looking at me outside of my games, I want to be a person who belongs in Code S who can entertain fans.
Q: Your ceremony, I found very aggressive or rather offensive, how did you feel after done such a ceremony? A: If you watch Japanese anime called ‘One Piece’, there is this skill called ‘ambition’. I felt like Killer used that skill against me after I did a ceremony. After looking at his reaction I had chills all over my back. I did not mean to offend him! I want to get to know him and be friends! That ceremony was only for entertaining purpose!
Q: You will be Code S again in the next season. How is it? A: Starting the next year with this Code S privilege makes me comfortable. I prepared a lot for today’s game
Q: You lost more than you won lately, were you still confident? A: I think it is just the beginning so I didn’t think about it that way. I am a long-run type of player and I have not been a progamer for a long time so I was still confident.
Q: You did bionic play in both games A: I practice both bionic and mech play. But I felt like using bionic army today for all three possible games.
Q: Your bio play resembled.. to be Mech play. A: I think my bionic play seems to be a bit more solid compared to other players. I prefer that sort of style too.
Q: Even if you lost today, you still would have been qualified for up&down matches. A: I didn’t think about playing in up&down matches. I only thought about winning today. It is much harder to compete in up&down matches. I have been there once and I never want to go back there.
Q: Your Code S results were rather bad this season. Before that you were skyrocketing to the top, what happened? A: I didn’t play my games like I practiced. I did builds that were instantaneously made and that was a fail. I want to play games as I feel but that did not work out. From now on, I think I should stick to my play styles that I execute during practice matches.
Q: You have no games scheduled until the next Code S A: This will be the time for me to improve on my weaknesses. If I prepare well, then I should be able to get good results in the next season.
Q: You remain your slot in Code S, how do you feel? A: I am just in a position that I should be at. I am sorry for beating my friend but Bomber is a good player so I am sure he will make through his up&down matches anyways.
Q: Your opponent was such a strong player. Were you confident before starting the games? A: I barely don’t lose to Terran players lately. I think I can take on any Terran players and still feel confident. Expectations on me are not as big as previously so I don’t feel any burdens on me so it’s easier to practice. I guess I have got confidence in me now.
Q: We didn’t get to many chances to watch your PvT lately. How did you practice? A: Terran players go for a timing push with ghosts nowadays, I figured out many things from these pushes so I defend that timing push off rather easily. So I play normally and figured out how to win easy.
Q: In the first set, that main centre engagement won you a total victory. Were you planning for that engagement? A: I baited my opponent by leaving 4 High Templars. 3 Ghosts who tried to get these 4 HTs got killed by my stalkers without doing a thing so Terran player must be in a hurry to do something. I had a better formation and better location.
Q: After watching your games today, your micro control and ability to set your formation was outstanding. A: RTS game is all about controlling. The reason why I prefer using gateway units is because I am confident at microing them. Today was the same, it was all about micro. In other match-ups and games I had an advantage of having a better micro control. If other Protoss players abuse AI of Protoss units, I am sure they be able to win games relatively easy too.
Q: Blizzard Cup is coming soon, this is a chance for you to recover from recent down-falls. A: I have heard about chosen maps today and they don’t seem to be good for Protoss. It is BO1 and a full-league format so maps will be a very important factor but all maps seem to favour other races. I will really have to practice hard. I think being a better macro game player with basic physique will not be enough. Hero and Stephano are in the same house so it will be harder to prepare for the tournament.
Q: Here is a side story, Hero lost to Puma in NASL A: Puma is a good player but I found it pity that Hero seems to have a mental break down in BO5 or 7. It is really important for a player to stay cool even if they are losing by 3:1 or even 3:2. They need to think ‘well if I am going to lose the whole thing I have to at least lose trying to show good games’ and if they think in that way then they can maintain their skills. If this works out well and you get couple of wins and catch up to them, then his opponent will be on a nervous side. I am sure that Hero learned many things in the finals. Being a good Protoss players who is strong at BO5 or 7 takes experiences (laughs)
Q: But the youngest GSL champion is now jjakji A: I did not notice that. Come to think of it all GSL champions should be married by now (laughs). So jjakji breaks the youngest GSL champ record but it doesn’t bother me. I knew that record could not stay forever. Also I helped jjakji’s quarter final matches.
Q: Many new GSL champs were born since. A: After watching this final, I was disappointed. I really want to show a better of me in this coming Blizzard Cup. I would love to meet MVP in the finals. After crushing him easily in Blizz Cup, I would like to show people me dominating all other Terrans. But I am scared of Zerg players (laughs). I still didn’t get to figure out ways dealing with Zergs but I expect myself to figure something out soon.
Q: Any other things you would like to say? A: Terrans taking over GSL. Soon I will be winning coming GSL and I will be able to show people that other races can also win GSL too. My mum texts me every time I have a game to play in tournaments, I thank her. oGstheWind is looking after me so I thank him. SKGaming manager Min-Sik GO, I also thank you. In the community I’ve seen threads about insulting my girlfriend but I really beg you, please do not. Threads about me, I do not care because I am a pro gamer. But my girlfriend is just another person who is not televised. Please be more considerate. My girlfriend came to watch GSL for me today and I won so I feel extra happier. I wish Bomber to get through up&down matches and also wish Fin and SuperNova to make into Code S also.
Q: This was your second season in Code A and you’ve already made into Code S. A: It felt exactly like the first Code A season. I got knocked out way too fast in the last season so I wasn’t actually confident this season. But then beating strong opponent players one by one I gained my confidence but I still feel bit meh. I just can’t believe it’s reality.
Q: Your opponent was Losira, a very strong player- how did you practice for that? A: On ladder, his play style is just too well-known. He is also a good friend with Alicia so I got help from Alicia. I used my own build but Crank helped me for the game at Dual Site. All help from the team was effective.
Q: You used a Mother ship in the first game. A: Mothership is good for a Protoss player who plays defensively, defending all the time does not make you win and that is when Mothership comes in handy.
Q: Vortex was super-effective. In that situation if Zerg’s Broodlords also get sucked it do you thank them? A: All corrupters were sucked it so Zerg player had to also put Broodlords in. But then when I inserted archons in he would’ve regretted it. That is why I had those 6 Archons, it was my plan all along.
Q: Your Voidray did a good job in the second game A: That build is already a famous build in top Korean level on ladder. But Dual Site has many areas outside of watch towers and there are so much room for a proxy pylon so I still used the build even though it is a common build.
Q: People do not recognize you well because you are a fresh player. A: In reality, it is pretty hard for me to get attentions. There are just so many players in my team. But hopefully I also get noticed and get attention. I will show you what I am made of in the next season.
Q: Unfortunately, there is another rising star Protoss player- Parting A: I personally don’t know Parting. But when I meet him on the Battle net I think he is a very talented player. When he was not in Code A I always wondered why he is still in Code B. It would be good for both of us to get noticed as a rising Protoss player.
Q: You have your first Code S match awaiting for you, what sort of impressions do you want to make? A: There are many players who think Protoss is a depressing race. Protoss is not the race who should try to win but rather they are better when they try not to lose. I will prove why Protoss is strong.
Q: Do you have anyone who you like to face in Code S? A: Not yet, I think I will be picked up by a strong player like what happened to Yugioh so I guess I will have to play a strong opponent first.
You can expect fast translation stuff more often now from me : ) nearly am over with my degree : ) I dont know if anyone would remember me from last year : )
On December 06 2011 07:21 m3rciless wrote: Girl friend bashing? Wtf korean netizens.
I know I am not a big fan of Korean Netizens especially after that Tablo incident but that's a sidestory : ( it's really sad that people bash MC's girlfriend just because she goes out with a pro gamer
Q: Vortex was super-effective. In that situation if Zerg’s Broodlords also get sucked it do you thank them? A: All corrupters were sucked it so Zerg player had to also put Broodlords in. But then when I inserted archons in he would’ve regretted it. That is why I had those 6 Archons, it was my plan all along.
see. you have to put the broodlords in
losira couldn't see the archons go in anyways as all the overseers are in teh vortex too..
I have a feeling MC is going to be winning a GSL soon. From what I have heard he is unstoppable PvT in the team house. He seems to be over his nerve issues when everyone was expecting him to win. MC fighting~
On December 06 2011 07:48 Canucklehead wrote: Korean netizens seem pretty bad. Bashing MVP's gf and now bashing MC's gf. Wtf is wrong with them? Are they like 4chan or something?
Don't generalize like that. You don't even know the whole story. Seeing people think like that is painful. I can almost guarantee you that Korean netizens are not even half as barbaric than the foreign community.
On December 06 2011 07:48 Canucklehead wrote: Korean netizens seem pretty bad. Bashing MVP's gf and now bashing MC's gf. Wtf is wrong with them? Are they like 4chan or something?
Don't generalize like that. You don't even know the whole story. Seeing people think like that is painful. I can almost guarantee you that Korean netizens are not even half as barbaric than the foreign community.
Because they are a better type of people? I would be surprised if they are any more, or any less mean that TL or Reddit.
What the fuck is up with people hating on progamers girlfriends? MVP mentioned it earlier, and (winner of MC/Bomber) mentioned it today. That shit should really stop. :v
On December 06 2011 07:48 Canucklehead wrote: Korean netizens seem pretty bad. Bashing MVP's gf and now bashing MC's gf. Wtf is wrong with them? Are they like 4chan or something?
Don't generalize like that. You don't even know the whole story. Seeing people think like that is painful. I can almost guarantee you that Korean netizens are not even half as barbaric than the foreign community.
I dunno man, after the slayers jessica treatment, all this gf bashing and netizens driving celebrities to suicide in korea, I have my doubts about korean netizens. Maybe, I'm overgeneralizing and the people doing it are just a vocal minority like reddit/4chan posters.
On December 06 2011 08:11 chipmonklord17 wrote: + Show Spoiler +
Hero and Stephano are in the same house so it will be harder to prepare for the tournament.
Wait what? When did this happen?
Hero used to be oGsHero and oGs practices with Liquid so they must have been in the same house for a long time. As for Stephano I think he came to Korea for WCG? I am not sure on this one so someone else may need to verify this.
Is it me or MC have nearly as much inteview as the sum of all the others ? He really seems confident in PvT, I think he figured out a lot of new cool timing do crush some terrans :D. Too bad he have no idea of what to do vs Zerg (and that PvP remains PvP)
It's cool to see fresh blood in GSL, and anyway if they are disappointing they will go away fast (I'm looking at you ensnare).
Ps : thx CryingPoo for the translation, it's always really cool to have it ;
On December 06 2011 07:33 Mioraka wrote: Who the fuck insults MC's gf? First of all, MC is like the most lovable progamer ever. And then, his gf is not even a public figure.
parting and brown are the real stars this season, kind of reminds of oz from last season, where everybody was hyping jyp and sage, but oz comes out and actually makes code s, we really gotta stop underestimating protoss that make it through the code a qualifiers, they all seem quite sick. and lol, alicia must have wanted revenge on his mind when he lost to losira, him helping brown makes so much sense.
On December 06 2011 07:43 Ventor wrote: I have a feeling MC is going to be winning a GSL soon. From what I have heard he is unstoppable PvT in the team house. He seems to be over his nerve issues when everyone was expecting him to win. MC fighting~
yeah, most people don't know MC suffers from nerves issues. I hope he solved that...
it is just that I don't see a protoss winning GSL till HOTS, the race just feels too randon and gimmick
Q: Do you have anyone who you like to face in Code S? A: Not yet, I think I will be picked up by a strong player like what happened to Yugioh so I guess I will have to play a strong opponent first.
I don't think MMA will be picking him this season :x.
Thanks for translating, I guess netizens are netizens everywhere
Many pros have been getting these sort of bashes in Korea for a long period of time. Especially MC due to his high earnings and everything. It's sad : (
When I watched Parting's ceremony I thought he went way over the top by going over to Killer's booth. Normally I'm fine with all types of ceremonies, but rubbing it in the guy's face when they just lost their code S spot is a bit much.
Starcraft 2 games are better and better, and now even korean starcraft 2 interviews are getting better, a pleasure to read, good questions asked, good detailed answers and excellent translation. Thanks a lot good sir CryingPoo <3
On December 06 2011 17:54 Itsmedudeman wrote: When I watched Parting's ceremony I thought he went way over the top by going over to Killer's booth. Normally I'm fine with all types of ceremonies, but rubbing it in the guy's face when they just lost their code S spot is a bit much.
On December 06 2011 08:11 chipmonklord17 wrote: + Show Spoiler +
Hero and Stephano are in the same house so it will be harder to prepare for the tournament.
Wait what? When did this happen?
Hero used to be oGsHero and oGs practices with Liquid so they must have been in the same house for a long time. As for Stephano I think he came to Korea for WCG? I am not sure on this one so someone else may need to verify this.
When was it announced that Stephano was staying in Korea at the oGs house, I know the whole oGs/Liquid Hero thing but that has nothing to do with Stephano being there as well.
Thanks for the translations. I love MC interviews. MC is pretty much the only progamer in the GSL that knows how to do interviews. He actually gives relatively long response that are interesting to read and give more perspective on what it means to play professionally. MC fighting!
학교 시험 문제 때문에 경기 순서가 바뀌게 되어서 황강호 선수, IM팀, 팬들에게 죄송하게 생각한다. 앞으로는 이런 일이 없도록 하겠다. 연습을 도와준 우리 팀의 조명환, 정승일, 전종범 선수에게 고맙다. 늦은 시간까지 연습을 도와줬다. 학교에서 시험이 끝나고 친구들이 응원을 하러 와줘서 정말 든든했다(웃음). 주말 동안 내 옆을 잠시도 떠나지 않고 조언을 해준 홍승표 코치님께도 사랑한다는 말을 전하고 싶다. 항상 신경 써주시는 김가연 게임단주와 임요환 형님에게도 고맙다. 후원사인 레이저, EXR, 호산ENG 정병일 대표님, 동아오츠카에게도 감사하게 생각한다. 팀원들이 한우 회식을 갔는데 함께 가지 못해서 아쉽다. 아직까지 먹고 있길 간절히 바란다.
Anything else you would like to add?
Because of my school's exam schedule, the matches had to be altered and I want to apologize to LosirA, the IM team, and to the fans. I will make sure that this never happens again from now on. I would like to thank SlayerS' Golden, YuGiOh, and Chun Jong Bum for practicing with me. They often stayed up very late to help me practice. After exams were over, my friends even came over to support me (laughs). I want to thank coach Hong Seung Pyeo for staying with me throughout the weekend and constantly giving me advice. I also want to thank Kim Ga Yeon and BoxeR for always looking out for me. I also would like to thank (a bunch of confusing names). One time, my teammates all went out for dinner but I couldn't go with them and I am sorry for that. I hope they are still eating (this one kind of confusing, but I'm sure that's what he said.)
GSL에서 계속 테란이 우승하고 있다. 조만간 내가 우승을 해서 다른 종족도 우승할 수 있는 발판을 마련하고 싶다. 어머니가 경기 전날에 항상 문자를 주시는데 감사드린다. 요즘 박상익 감독님이 잘 챙겨주셔서 고맙고, SK게이밍의 고민식 매니저에게도 고맙다. 최근 커뮤니티에서 내 여자친구의 비난을 하는 경우가 있는데 정말 부탁 드린다. 안 그러셨으면 좋겠다. 나는 상관 없다. 프로게이머이기 때문이다. 하지만 내 여자친구는 일반인이다. 생각을 좀 많이 해주시길 바란다. 오늘 처음으로 여자친구가 경기장에 왔을 때 이겼는데 그래서 기분이 더 좋다. (최)지성이 형은 승강전을 잘하고 (박)지수 형과 (김)영진이 형도 코드S에 왔으면 좋겠다.
Anything else you would like to add?
Terrans keep winning in the GSL. I want to be able to win a GSL again and give hope to people that other races can win the GSL as well. My mom always texts me words of encouragement before each match and I'd like to thank her for that. These days, coach Park Sang Ik has been taking good care of me and I want to thank him for that. I also want to thank manager Ko Min Shik from SKGaming. Recently, my girl friend has been getting lots of harassment from the community and I want to ask the people to please stop doing that. I don't care if people take jabs at me because I am a progamer. But my girl friend is different. She's just a regular citizen. I hope people don't forget that fact. For the first time ever, my girl friend came to watch my performance and I was able to win, so I feel even so much better because of that. I wish Bomber the best of luck in the Up & Downs, and I hope to see fOrGG and SuperNoVa in Code S.
연습을 도와준 유기성, 김효종, 황강호 선수에게 고맙다. FXO의 이인수 선수에게도 도움을 받았다. 최근에 감독님과 형수님이 굉장히 고생을 많이 하신다. 힘을 내셨으면 좋겠다. 오늘 함께 와준 (안)상원이와 (김)지훈이 형에게 고맙다. (황)강호도 오늘 꼭 이겼으면 좋겠다. 마지막으로 후원사인 구김스컴퍼니, 스틸시리즈, 코카콜라 측에도 감사 드린다.
Anything else you would like to add?
I would like to thank True, Horror, and LosirA for practicing with me. I also would like to thank FXO's Lucky. Recently, my coach and my sister in law have been suffering greatly. I hope they remain strong and get better. I would like to thank Seed and Dreamertt for coming with me today. I hope LosirA wins today. Lastly, I would like to thank our sponsors.
연습을 도와준 우리 팀 정우서, 김현준 형에게 고맙다. 말로도 많은 조언을 해준 박현우 형에게도 감사하고 무소속의 이희창, 이종현 형에게도 고맙다. 이제 코드S에 올라갔으니 중요한 자리에서 말하고 싶은 것이 있었다. 이종현 형은 예전 fOu 시절부터 같은 팀이었는데 그 때부터 많은 이야기를 해주셨고 힘도 주셨다. 많은 도움을 주셔서 감사 드리고, 지금은 무소속이지만 나중에 다른 팀에 들어가도 지금처럼 계속 게임에 대해서 많은 이야기를 하고 싶다. 좋은 형이다. 사랑하고 아낀다(웃음). 마지막으로 채정원 운영팀장님께 하고 싶은 말이 있다. 한규종 선수와의 경기를 앞두고 있을 때 격려의 말씀을 해주신 덕분에 긴장이 많이 풀려서 고마웠다. 정말 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은 ‘나는 코드S다!’이다(웃음). 아, 그리고 최지성, 박성준 형이 코드S에 다시 올라왔으면 좋겠고 (박)현우 형도 승강전을 뚫었으면 좋겠다. (김)승철이는 곧 기흉 수술을 하는데 잘 마쳤으면 좋겠다.
Anything else you would like to add?
I would like to thank Ace and Tiger for practicing with me. I would also like to thank Squirtle for giving me so many good advices. I would also like to thank Lee Hwae Chang and Lee Jong Hyun. Now that I am in Code S I have something important to say. Lee Jong Hyun was my teammate back in fOu, and even then he was always helping me and supporting me. I want to thank him for all his help, and I know he has no team right now but I wish that he finds a new team soon and that when he does we can still keep talking to each other like we always have. He is a great hyung. I love him and cherish him (laughs). I also want to thank one of our coaches. When I was about to face Clide he supported me so well that I forgot all about my nerves. The last thing I want to say is "I AM CODE S!" (laughs) And I also hope that Bomber and July come up to Code S with me. I want to wish Squirtle best of luck in the Up & Downs. I also want to wish sC the best of luck in his upcoming pneumothorax surgery.
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