T/N: My translation is rusty/basic at best, so if someone can fix any errors, it would be appreciated
Now retired, Yum 'Sea' Bo-sung - "The best days were with POS"
With Team Liquid progamer Sea retiring on the 17th, Daily ESPORTS was able to catch up with him for a phone interview, discussing his thoughts on retirement, SC2, and his future.
What were the reasons for retiring? I was thinking about retiring around a month ago. Despite my skills improving, my motivation and interest in the game fell. After talking with Nazgul about my intention on retiring, he accepted my decision, in which I am thankful for. + Show Spoiler +
Q 은퇴를 생각한 이유는? A 한 달 전부터 생각했다. 스타2 실력도 안 늘다보니 자연스럽게 흥미가 떨어졌다. 팀리퀴드와 체결한 계약을 마치고 그만두려고 했다. 하지만 IPL 시즌5 참가를 위해 미국가기 전 CEO인 빅터 구센에게 모든 이야기를 털어놨다. 빅터도 "네가 힘들면 그만둬도 상관없다"고 했다. 나를 이해해준 빅터에게 감사하다는 말을 하고 싶다.
You were a progamer for a large part of your life. It is sad thinking that you are quitting something that has been part of your life for so long. This year marked the ninth year of my career. So far, it's hard of letting go being 'Progamer Yum Bo-sung'. + Show Spoiler +
Q 오랜 시간 동안 프로게이머 생활을 했는데. A 그만둔다고 생각하니까 슬퍼진다. 올해로 프로게이머 9년 차다. 지금까지 '프로게이머 염보성'이었는데 이제 아니라서 아쉽다.
What was your happiest moment as a progamer? For me, it was back during the Pirates of Space days where I was the happiest. Two years after the founding of the team, hanging with Bisu and July. I still miss those times. + Show Spoiler +
Q 프로게이머로서 가장 행복했던 순간은. A POS 때는 어려서 꿈만 보고 달렸던 시절이었다. 그 때가 정말 행복했다. MBC게임 창단 후 2년까지 김택용, 박성준 선배와 함께 지냈던 때도 마찬가지였다. 지금도 그 때가 그립다.
Are you disappointed that you are retiring? Unfortunately, due to how I felt my skill level was, I do not regret the decision. + Show Spoiler +
Q 은퇴가 아쉽지 않은가? A 아쉽지만 이게 내 실력이라고 생각한다. 결정에 후회되지 않는다.
What are your plans for the future? I want to go see things that as a progamer I haven't had the time for. In general, I want to relax whilst preparing for military service. + Show Spoiler +
Q 향후 계획은 어떻게 되나? A 프로게이머를 하면서 못해본 것을 해보고 싶다. 휴식을 취하면서 군 입대를 준비할 생각이다.
Any last words for your fans? Some time ago, I met up with my close fans and told them about my intention to retire. Some of them cried on hearing this. Thank you for all of those who cheered for 'Progamer Yum Bo-sung' over the past nine years, and please wish me luck as I embark on a normal life of just being 'Yum Bo-sung'. + Show Spoiler +
Q 마지막으로 팬들에게 한 마디를 하자면. A 얼마 전에 팬들과 만남의 자리를 가졌다. 그 자리에서 은퇴 이야기를 꺼냈다. 몇몇 팬들은 울기까지 했다. 9년이라는 시간 동안 응원이 아니더라도 '프로게이머 염보성'에게 관심을 가져줘서 감사하다. 이제는 일반인이 된 염보성에 대한 응원 부탁드린다.
On December 18 2012 00:02 PulseKane wrote: gotta wonder how he's gonna make a living after this.
would a progamer have savings or did he have education that he can go find a job with? or will he go and get one now if he didn't already?
From what I've seen, most progamers either return to esports in some capacity with their name recognition, or do work that doesn't require a degree. Rarely are people able to return to fully finish their academic degrees.
We have one or two ex pro who retire every week... Very sad new, but like I said in horang2 retirement new, I think it's a good choice, you can't be good and have a good time being a progamer if you don't like the game.
Good luck Yum Bo Sung, one of my favourite Korean pro-gamer .
I can't help but feel like Sea just started playing SC2 at the worst possible time. If only he had switched at the start of HOTS...at least it would have been more enjoyable.
On December 18 2012 00:02 PulseKane wrote: gotta wonder how he's gonna make a living after this.
would a progamer have savings or did he have education that he can go find a job with? or will he go and get one now if he didn't already?
From what I've seen, most progamers either return to esports in some capacity with their name recognition, or do work that doesn't require a degree. Rarely are people able to return to fully finish their academic degrees.
ooo okay, thanks! it's a shame though, i think getting an education is pretty important in its own right. not just for working
On December 18 2012 00:02 PulseKane wrote: gotta wonder how he's gonna make a living after this.
would a progamer have savings or did he have education that he can go find a job with? or will he go and get one now if he didn't already?
From what I've seen, most progamers either return to esports in some capacity with their name recognition, or do work that doesn't require a degree. Rarely are people able to return to fully finish their academic degrees.
ooo okay, thanks! it's a shame though, i think getting an education is pretty important in its own right. not just for working
Alot of progamers don't even have a high school diploma, it's extremely hard to reintegrate into an academic career because they spent that high school period being a progamer.
On December 18 2012 00:02 PulseKane wrote: gotta wonder how he's gonna make a living after this.
would a progamer have savings or did he have education that he can go find a job with? or will he go and get one now if he didn't already?
From what I've seen, most progamers either return to esports in some capacity with their name recognition, or do work that doesn't require a degree. Rarely are people able to return to fully finish their academic degrees.
With more and more unemployed / overqualified Korean college graduates due to the over supply of of college degrees and grade inflation. I seriously doubt returning to school is a good idea as a post progaming+military service Korean
Motivation is everything. This was a good decision by him. If you cannot re-motivate yourself it's best to hang up the mouse. GL Sea! P.S. P.O.S. for life.
Its a good thing though, don't play something for the sake of playing, play it because you love the game. I saw it coming when he was streaming (and enjoying) BW more then he did SC2.
EPT
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