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[Interview] JD - "I wanted to play in Korea"

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Thouhastmail
Profile Joined March 2015
Korea (North)876 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-29 15:08:37
December 29 2015 12:35 GMT
#1
http://www.fomos.kr/esports/news_view?entry_id=18977

EG JD won his first GSL code A in three years...he stated, "I was very nervous, because I`d not been here for years. Though my preparation was quite poorer than that of other players, I did my best for the last few days. I`m glad that I can play games in Korea."

- Tell us what you feel; you advanced into Code A.

"I was very nervous, because I`d not been here for years. Though my preparation was quite poorer than that of other players, I did my best for the last few days. I`m glad that I can play games in Korea."

- Is there a reason why did you start practicing LotV so late?

"I had too many thoughts in my head and that`s why I`d not played HotS for a while. I could began practicing SC2 again several weeks after the release of LotV. I lacked motivation; I was lost then."

- Why did you decide to return to Korea?

"EG wanted me to play in WCS Circuit, and I could because I got athletic Visa. However, I want to play games in Korea. This should be the place where I spend my last days. Once I promised to my fans that 'I`ll return to Korea before my retirement." And I`m here to keep it."

- You lost the first series against Bomber.

"He played well. Personally, it`s a shame that I lost the 3rd set. I cannot stop thinking about it. I tried to advanced into the code A in the first place, but I lost; The vanquished should not talk too much.


- Why didn`t you applied for SSL?

"I thought it was meaningless without proper preparation."

- I am wondering if you`ll play for EG in 2016.

"My contract expires in February. I do not know what happens afterwards."

- Are you considering your retirement?

"Not yet. However, I have the word somewhere in my mind. But that`s not now. I still retain a lingering desire for progaming."

- Were you affected by other legends` retirement?

"I`d be lying if I said no. I had mingled feelings over Flash`s retirement ceremony, because he was a reliable player. Somehow, I felt lonely."

- Isn’t that depressing that you cannot participate in foreign Tournaments?

"I`d be lying if I said I`m not. Still, I want to play games in Korea."

- What are your goals for GSL?

"It is far too early to make some statements about it. I`ll prepare it well and won`t let you down."
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Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55510 Posts
December 29 2015 12:39 GMT
#2
Jaedong sounds pretty sad.
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Calt
Profile Joined September 2011
Finland1140 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-29 12:42:03
December 29 2015 12:39 GMT
#3
Sounds like he will retire after 2016 if not earlier to me.

Nice to see that he still wants to at least give it a shot in Korea, I really wish he joins a Kespa team after his contract with EG expires and give it his all one more time!
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herMan
Profile Joined November 2010
Japan2053 Posts
December 29 2015 12:40 GMT
#4
It has been a very long time since I heard from JD. It's good to hear that he still wants to compete even though legends are retiring one after another.
-Kyo-
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Japan1926 Posts
December 29 2015 12:42 GMT
#5
Sounds like he may try to join a KR team for one final season/try to make proleague finals then retire. Looking forward to his results!
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A_needle_jog
Profile Blog Joined December 2015
Korea (South)699 Posts
December 29 2015 12:57 GMT
#6
Thank you for sharing the interview.

I love Jaedong. He is my number #1.

I hope he can win something big in Korea in 2016, but the competition is very strong.
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The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
December 29 2015 13:04 GMT
#7
On December 29 2015 21:39 Elentos wrote:
Jaedong sounds pretty sad.

Hm yeah a little bit :/
Interesting to hear that he decided to not play in wcs (?), i doubt EG is happy with that.
There isn't really any way for him to play in proleague though, no?
So he has like almost nothing to play in?
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nighcol
Profile Joined January 2012
298 Posts
December 29 2015 13:04 GMT
#8
This reads like an "about to retire" interview. Pretty sad, let's hope he'll stick around for a while after the EG contract expires at least...
ZAiNs
Profile Joined July 2010
United Kingdom6525 Posts
December 29 2015 13:05 GMT
#9
Pleeeeeeeeeease Kespa team. His WCS performance was really embarassing ;(.
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55510 Posts
December 29 2015 13:07 GMT
#10
On December 29 2015 22:04 The_Red_Viper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 29 2015 21:39 Elentos wrote:
Jaedong sounds pretty sad.

Hm yeah a little bit :/
Interesting to hear that he decided to not play in wcs (?), i doubt EG is happy with that.
There isn't really any way for him to play in proleague though, no?
So he has like almost nothing to play in?

Well, he said his contract expires in February, so in theory he could join a Proleague team before round 2, or if he stays on EG they could partner him with a team (like the SBENU/MMA deal).
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The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
December 29 2015 13:09 GMT
#11
Hm yeah i guess. EG should definitely consider this, otherwise we won't see a lot of JD, especially if he loses to Leenock (which is quite possible )
IU | Sohyang || There is no God and we are his prophets | For if ‘Thou mayest’—it is also true that ‘Thou mayest not.” | Ignorance is the parent of fear |
Wrath
Profile Blog Joined July 2014
3174 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-29 13:42:34
December 29 2015 13:42 GMT
#12
Um... To be honest I did not like him because he was playing in WCS instead of GSL... but now... I don't know... Kinda sad for him...


It feels for him like his generation's time has passed and he just want to spend his last days in his home...
Phanekim
Profile Joined April 2003
United States777 Posts
December 29 2015 13:58 GMT
#13
Good job blizzard :-/.
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Draconicfire
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada2562 Posts
December 29 2015 14:03 GMT
#14
This is such a depressing interview. I hope he does well though, one of my favourite players.
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WGT-Baal
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
France3351 Posts
December 29 2015 14:08 GMT
#15
He sounds so sad. I hope to see him in Proleague!
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deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
December 29 2015 14:16 GMT
#16
*puts fingers in his ears* CANNOT HEAR YOU!!! lalalalalalalalala!!!!

OK, my SC2 passiun reminds Titanic. 6 months ago it looked invincible(one may say unsinkable) and now it lays deep in the ocean of despair and sadness. So sad interview

JD, you have to remind yourself the year 2013 and start winning again! C'mon! Right now my beloved players are not playing or are retiring! I need some players I love to play this game so I have at least a small reason to care!
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Ctesias
Profile Joined December 2012
4595 Posts
December 29 2015 14:31 GMT
#17
Here's hoping he'll join a Kespa team and somehow finds his old spark again. Unlikely, but you can always hope.

Retirement mid or late 2016 sounds more likely.

Either way, nice to hear from Jaedong again.
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smOOthMayDie
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
United States997 Posts
December 29 2015 14:36 GMT
#18
All of these players thinking about retiring at such a young age, it's really a shame.

Here's to hoping one day that eSports professionals play well into their 40's, like football, tennis, soccer, etc. Maybe one day there will be college sponsorships (I know theres a few here and there for league), so that players can get a degree and then continue playing professionally after school.

Dream~
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Rollora
Profile Joined February 2012
2450 Posts
December 29 2015 14:38 GMT
#19

- Then why did you start practicing LotV so late?

"I had too many thoughts in my head and that`s why I`d not played HotS for a while. I could began practicing SC2 again several weeks after the release of LotV. I lacked motivation; I was lost then."

"great" Interview.
How about asking how he was lost and why, how he did find his motivation again?
ETisME
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
12353 Posts
December 29 2015 14:41 GMT
#20
come on JD I believe in you
其疾如风,其徐如林,侵掠如火,不动如山,难知如阴,动如雷震。
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