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viOLet joins Team Envyus

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csa_andrew
Profile Joined July 2010
United States334 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-02-12 20:49:35
February 12 2015 19:47 GMT
#1
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Kim “Violet” Dong Hwan, Professional SC2 Player

First off, I want to thank Mike Rufail for the opportunity to represent Envy and I’m really excited to be a part of their new adventure in Starcraft. For my fans who don’t know about Envy, they are very well known in the Call of Duty community and more recently CS:GO.

If you have have followed me for many years, you know that my pro gaming career has had good times and bad ones. 2012 was one of the best years of my life, moving to America and experiencing a whole new culture while winning multiple championships. 2013 was the worst year of my life, qualifying for WCS multiple times to only have to forfeit because of VISA issues. I had built my name in America and wanted more . 2014 overall was a good building year for me, but I must do more and be the player I know I can be.

My focus has never been more clear and I’m determined to show you guys some good matches and hopefully on big stages. I want to thank my fans for supporting thru the good times and bad ones. If you are an Envyus fan but don’t know me, you will soon!


Mike Rufail, Managing Director of Team Envy

When we were given the opportunity to sign viOLet, we wanted to know more. We listened to his story. I thought: here is a player, a former champion who made a big move across the world to pursue his pro gaming career in the US at a time when maybe the opportunities were dwindling. What would happen if we gave him an amount of support he hasn't seen here yet? So we're here to find out. We're all really looking forward to helping Kim on his journey and we hope our fans do too.


Andrew Tomlinson, Founder & Owner of CSA

Working with Violet was one of my earliest steps into eSports years ago and I’m happy to say that we are still working together to this day. Violet has been an ambassador and role model for the Starcraft community for years and continues to surprise us with what he’s capable of.

When I first spoke with Mike about Envyus, we both agreed that Violet would look good in blue. I couldn’t be more thrilled for Violet, Mike, and the entire Envyus organization, and look forward to seeing what they can accomplish in Starcraft.



http://teamenvyus.com/

About Envyus
Established in 2007, Team Envy is one of the most storied eSports organizations in the world. The team is known for being a staple in major tournament Grand Finals and producing multiple championship seasons. In addition to being a perennial pro gaming powerhouse, the team is also known for their sportsmanship, integrity and philanthropy.
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csa_andrew
Profile Joined July 2010
United States334 Posts
February 12 2015 19:48 GMT
#2
If an admin could please move to general, much appreciated!
Clubfan
Profile Blog Joined May 2013
Germany913 Posts
February 12 2015 19:49 GMT
#3
Great to see him on a new team!
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Circumstance
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States11403 Posts
February 12 2015 19:52 GMT
#4
I don't know enough about the shooter scene to tell how big a deal this is. Can someone fill me in?
The world is better when every background has a chance.
Boucot
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
France15997 Posts
February 12 2015 19:53 GMT
#5
The same team as the ex-LDLC guys on CS:GO. Great combo.
Former SC2 writer for Millenium - twitter.com/Boucot
Heartland
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Sweden24580 Posts
February 12 2015 19:56 GMT
#6
It would be better if his name was Green rather than Violet now
ejozl
Profile Joined October 2010
Denmark3344 Posts
February 12 2015 19:57 GMT
#7
Hopefully this means, we see more of Violet! Such a cool Zerg.
SC2 Archon needs "Terrible, terrible damage" as one of it's quotes.
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
February 12 2015 19:58 GMT
#8
Great news for Violet, congrats!!! And it's awesome to see a team from a different genre expand to sc2.

Good luck everybody .
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
oo_Wonderful_oo
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
The land of freedom23126 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-02-12 19:59:18
February 12 2015 19:58 GMT
#9
On February 13 2015 04:52 Circumstance wrote:
I don't know enough about the shooter scene to tell how big a deal this is. Can someone fill me in?


One of most storylined lineups in CoD, bought last major winners in CS:GO week ago as well.

On February 13 2015 04:56 Heartland wrote:
It would be better if his name was Green rather than Violet now


ROFL.
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GreenMash
Profile Joined August 2012
Norway1746 Posts
February 12 2015 20:01 GMT
#10
On February 13 2015 04:56 Heartland wrote:
It would be better if his name was Green rather than Violet now

I should have joined this team
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Ragnarork
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
France9034 Posts
February 12 2015 20:02 GMT
#11
Wow, first they pick the ex-LDLC line up, now viOlet. Congratz !
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fruity.
Profile Joined April 2012
England1711 Posts
February 12 2015 20:08 GMT
#12
Nice to see teams coming to SC2 from other games. Good luck to all involved.
Ex Zerg learning Terran. A bold move.
messioso
Profile Joined June 2011
Denmark635 Posts
February 12 2015 20:08 GMT
#13
Damn. EnVy are rocking a solid roster now with their new CS:GO team also.
Former ESL League Operations. I ran IEM/WCS for like 3 years or something. I did map vetos on a tablet. That guy.
Hadronsbecrazy
Profile Joined September 2013
United Kingdom551 Posts
February 12 2015 20:09 GMT
#14
why are big name players joining these random teams? o_O
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Heartland
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Sweden24580 Posts
February 12 2015 20:10 GMT
#15
On February 13 2015 05:01 GreenMash wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 13 2015 04:56 Heartland wrote:
It would be better if his name was Green rather than Violet now

I should have joined this team


Yeah, your team sucks
Boucot
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
France15997 Posts
February 12 2015 20:11 GMT
#16
On February 13 2015 05:09 Hadronsbecrazy wrote:
why are big name players joining these random teams? o_O

Envy is as random for a SC2 player as Team Liquid is for a CoD player.
Former SC2 writer for Millenium - twitter.com/Boucot
OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
February 12 2015 20:11 GMT
#17
On February 13 2015 05:09 Hadronsbecrazy wrote:
why are big name players joining these random teams? o_O

Why don't you do some research before shitting on people/teams?
Btw it would be nice to add this http://teamenvyus.com/ to the OP. Apparently they exist since 2007, have legit and solid sponsors and their FPS history is not bad at all. So yeah I'm happy to see a non-SC2 team investing into SC2 (:
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NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
February 12 2015 20:13 GMT
#18
On February 13 2015 05:09 Hadronsbecrazy wrote:
why are big name players joining these random teams? o_O

This isn't a random team though.
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Keeemy
Profile Joined November 2012
Finland7855 Posts
February 12 2015 20:15 GMT
#19
HOLY SHIT YES! Their CSGO team is my favorite and I fucking love viOLet!

YEAAAAAH HYPE
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Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
February 12 2015 20:16 GMT
#20
On February 13 2015 05:09 Hadronsbecrazy wrote:
why are big name players joining these random teams? o_O


Teams from other genres coming to sc2 is the best thing that can happen and they are not random at all.
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
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