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[Interview] Jaedong at GStar Convention 2013 - Page 2

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StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-24 15:59:17
November 24 2013 15:56 GMT
#21
I think his popularity stems from multiple things. You could look back at his career in BW, the fact there are a lot of zerg fans apparently (at least they're much louder compared to other fans), etc. One of the most prevalent factors at Blizzcon though was the caster bias. Something tells me Jaedong should be buying those guys a few drinks because they're all over him.

In either case, stay the course Jaedong. Don't care about what the people say and find the killer instinct again. In due time you will get over the hurdle. Just focus on yourself.
blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
November 24 2013 16:23 GMT
#22
Great interview. Crazy how consistent he was this year even though he unfortunately never got that tournament win. Can't wait for him to do it and glad he's enjoying the game.

Unless I am mistaken he's been a top level zerg for what 6 years now as a professional gamer? Glad to see he's till one of those and can't wait for dreamhack.
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tomastaz
Profile Joined January 2013
United States976 Posts
November 24 2013 16:50 GMT
#23
People like Bisu and Jangbi had to retire eventually. JD just had the strength to carry on, and that's why he's so good
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Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
November 24 2013 16:52 GMT
#24
On November 25 2013 01:50 tomastaz wrote:
People like Bisu and Jangbi had to retire eventually. JD just had the strength to carry on, and that's why he's so good

Jangbi was actually really good though, would have been nice if he stuck around
Refer to my post.
ryuu_
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States1266 Posts
November 24 2013 17:03 GMT
#25
Awesome interview! And this is why Jaedong will forever be my favorite progamer ever. Such a champion, regardless of his current state or results. So much respect for this man. Thanks for this :D
♣ Jaedong. Stork. Bisu. Calm. NaDa. SC2: Sen, MKP, DRG, MMA, Grubby, NonY, Ret, Jinro, TLO, Sheth, HayprO, Zenio,Taeja,Snute, Sea, Rain, MC,Squirtle,Stephano,Parting ,Life, and HEROOOOO <3
Destructicon
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
4713 Posts
November 24 2013 19:27 GMT
#26
On November 25 2013 01:50 tomastaz wrote:
People like Bisu and Jangbi had to retire eventually. JD just had the strength to carry on, and that's why he's so good


JangBi was really, really fucking good when he retired. I think he was the first player that I've seen able to fight zerg's SH, Corrupter, Infestor, Viper and mass static style, head on and win against it using perfect mechanics. And he did it against Soulkey to boot.

Man, I miss JangBi
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Kyuki
Profile Joined February 2008
Sweden1867 Posts
November 24 2013 19:38 GMT
#27
The Boss! Always your fan
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sM.Zik
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada2548 Posts
November 24 2013 19:51 GMT
#28
I love you Jaedong, always have, nothing else to say.
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blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
November 24 2013 20:00 GMT
#29
On November 25 2013 04:27 Destructicon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 25 2013 01:50 tomastaz wrote:
People like Bisu and Jangbi had to retire eventually. JD just had the strength to carry on, and that's why he's so good


JangBi was really, really fucking good when he retired. I think he was the first player that I've seen able to fight zerg's SH, Corrupter, Infestor, Viper and mass static style, head on and win against it using perfect mechanics. And he did it against Soulkey to boot.

Man, I miss JangBi


Yeah his retirement actually surprised the hell out of me because he was doing good and was in code S still and everything then BAM he retired. I was shocked by that one.
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Qwyn
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2779 Posts
November 24 2013 20:16 GMT
#30
Jaedong....

So fucking baller.
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SkullZ9
Profile Joined April 2011
Belgium2048 Posts
November 24 2013 20:49 GMT
#31
Awesome interview, legend
GhoSt[shield]
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada2131 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-24 20:54:40
November 24 2013 20:54 GMT
#32
Awesome JD interview. Really grown to respect him as a player even as I initially disliked him for stopping Fantasy's royal road attempt in BW (with a 4 pool on Return of the King....grrrrrr still a lil salty still).

Those razor-sharp sideburns
Ctesias
Profile Joined December 2012
4595 Posts
November 24 2013 20:54 GMT
#33
Thanks for translating. This was a great interview. One can't stop cheering for Jaedong. A tournament win is inevitable.
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FnaticPink
Profile Joined May 2011
Denmark324 Posts
November 24 2013 21:29 GMT
#34
what are those earphones?
hellokitty[hk]
Profile Joined June 2009
United States1309 Posts
November 24 2013 22:18 GMT
#35
On November 25 2013 00:56 StarStruck wrote:
I think his popularity stems from multiple things.

I think his popularity stems from being a boss.
People are imbeciles, lucky thing god made cats.
Goldfish
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
2230 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-24 23:02:06
November 24 2013 22:45 GMT
#36
Yeah. Remember in "2013 DreamHack Open: Stockholm" (the tournament he went to the semi-finals in) that the fans really cheered loud for him even without much caster bias.

Here's the series.

Jaedong went against Gumiho and Artosis and Apollo both talked about how Gumiho is a strong player and Jaedong has little chance.

In that series, there wasn't much caster bias (just some history lessons but they didn't hype Jaedong to overtake Gumiho or anything) but there were still loud cheers for Jaedong. I even said it here that I was surprised. (I mention that because I didn't get much caster bias or anything for Jaedong that would seem to sway it to Jaedong that much. I was genuinely surprised for the loud cheers for Jaedong at that tournament.)

One of the reasons why there is much fan support for Jaedong is that he's a legend from BW that is still playing and doing well in SC2.

During the MLG KeSPA invitational (before the players actually switched to SC2), there were loud cheers all around for the players.

Not only that, he had four second places in the same year.

When you have that many second places in a row, there's a storyline in the making and fans want to see that player win.

For MKP (for example) was a huge fan favorite during late 2010 and early 2011 (and after 2010, MKP is one of the players Tastosis rarely hyped up back then). There was caster hype when he took out FruitDealer and (and to be fair, it also helped that his ID was Boxer back then too, making him stand out even more). Though even after he changed his ID and even after (starting with 2011) the caster hype (sometimes the opposite) stopped from Tastosis, he was still a huge fan favorite. Three second places in three GSLs. People wanted to see MKP win at least one tournament. There's a potential story in the making.

So when you have Jaedong who is not only a legend from BW but also someone with four second places in the same year, there would be probably be still as much hype even without any help from casters.
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danl9rm
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States3111 Posts
November 25 2013 03:05 GMT
#37
Now, that... is what I'm talking about.
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LimeNade
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States2125 Posts
November 25 2013 04:03 GMT
#38
Wow he is just absolutely amazing. I don't even know what to say except that he is just the pinnacle of all Pro Gamers
JD, need I say more? :D
FiWiFaKi
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Canada9859 Posts
November 25 2013 04:16 GMT
#39
Jaedong... This guy is an idol. So easy to admire and look up to. Has been my favorite player since 2007. Hope to see you win a large tournament soon Jaedong.
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Kaos_StarCraft
Profile Joined November 2011
Australia92 Posts
November 25 2013 04:34 GMT
#40
God damn hes a sharp looking individual
<3 u Jaedong
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