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soO decides to withdraw from WESG South Korea Qualifier

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Icarus2
Profile Joined March 2017
China109 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-07 04:42:13
December 07 2017 04:40 GMT
#1
source

Rough translation:
soO signed up for the qualifier but he told the organizer today that he decides to quit.

Is he going to retire?
SetGuitarsToKill
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Canada28396 Posts
December 07 2017 05:14 GMT
#2
Let's certainly hope not. He's too good right now to quit
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farmcakes
Profile Joined May 2016
6 Posts
December 07 2017 05:21 GMT
#3
I'd say it's too early to tell as it's only one event If he doesn't participate in GSL then there is a much stronger case to think of retirement. He's also already qualified for SSL Premier if there is a next season so it's not like he had nothing. We'll have to wait and see.
jimminy_kriket
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Canada5525 Posts
December 07 2017 05:26 GMT
#4
Oh no. Hopefully he's coming back to brood war and not retiring.
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elmerpogs
Profile Joined August 2011
Philippines441 Posts
December 07 2017 05:28 GMT
#5
Fuck! I waited for that time he'll win 1 GSL then just go back to Broodwar.Please (Z)soO, make it happen.
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Solar424
Profile Blog Joined June 2013
United States4001 Posts
December 07 2017 05:33 GMT
#6
I'm pretty sure you gave some people heart attacks with the first 4 words of that title.
Icarus2
Profile Joined March 2017
China109 Posts
December 07 2017 05:37 GMT
#7
On December 07 2017 14:33 Solar424 wrote:
I'm pretty sure you gave some people heart attacks with the first 4 words of that title.

Then how should I change it
Nakajin
Profile Blog Joined September 2014
Canada8989 Posts
December 07 2017 05:43 GMT
#8
On December 07 2017 14:37 Icarus2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2017 14:33 Solar424 wrote:
I'm pretty sure you gave some people heart attacks with the first 4 words of that title.

Then how should I change it

"SoO too good for WESG, decides to give chance to someone else to qualify"
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starkiller123
Profile Joined January 2016
United States4030 Posts
December 07 2017 05:45 GMT
#9
On December 07 2017 14:43 Nakajin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2017 14:37 Icarus2 wrote:
On December 07 2017 14:33 Solar424 wrote:
I'm pretty sure you gave some people heart attacks with the first 4 words of that title.

Then how should I change it

"SoO too good for WESG, decides to give chance to someone else to qualify"

"soO dosent want to take away second place from some aspiring new talent"
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
December 07 2017 05:47 GMT
#10
On December 07 2017 14:37 Icarus2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2017 14:33 Solar424 wrote:
I'm pretty sure you gave some people heart attacks with the first 4 words of that title.

Then how should I change it


soO retires from competingin the WESG South Korea qualifiers
Boggyb
Profile Joined January 2017
2855 Posts
December 07 2017 05:57 GMT
#11
On December 07 2017 14:21 farmcakes wrote:
I'd say it's too early to tell as it's only one event If he doesn't participate in GSL then there is a much stronger case to think of retirement. He's also already qualified for SSL Premier if there is a next season so it's not like he had nothing. We'll have to wait and see.

WESG isn't just one event. If soO qualified, he would likely have earned $89,000 (2nd place in Asian Pacific Qualifier then 2nd at the main event) That's over twice what a GSL title would pay despite being a lot less work.

On December 07 2017 14:37 Icarus2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2017 14:33 Solar424 wrote:
I'm pretty sure you gave some people heart attacks with the first 4 words of that title.

Then how should I change it

Quit -> Withdraw from
Icarus2
Profile Joined March 2017
China109 Posts
December 07 2017 06:06 GMT
#12
On December 07 2017 14:57 Boggyb wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2017 14:21 farmcakes wrote:
I'd say it's too early to tell as it's only one event If he doesn't participate in GSL then there is a much stronger case to think of retirement. He's also already qualified for SSL Premier if there is a next season so it's not like he had nothing. We'll have to wait and see.

WESG isn't just one event. If soO qualified, he would likely have earned $89,000 (2nd place in Asian Pacific Qualifier then 2nd at the main event) That's over twice what a GSL title would pay despite being a lot less work.

Show nested quote +
On December 07 2017 14:37 Icarus2 wrote:
On December 07 2017 14:33 Solar424 wrote:
I'm pretty sure you gave some people heart attacks with the first 4 words of that title.

Then how should I change it

Quit -> Withdraw from


It seems that I cannot change the title. I should be careful next time. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.
Nakajin
Profile Blog Joined September 2014
Canada8989 Posts
December 07 2017 06:07 GMT
#13
Maybe he just have something else plan on those dates, or he just want to take a break, plus it's not like he had that good of a chance to qualify. I don't think he care to much about the money right now, he should be pretty well of, he made a ton of money in the lasts years only in prize money and dosen't seem to be one to overspend.
Lets not panic just yet...
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TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10688 Posts
December 07 2017 06:10 GMT
#14
Click baited, I thought soO was quitting SC2 for a moment, but why would he withdraw from this?
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phodacbiet
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1740 Posts
December 07 2017 06:32 GMT
#15
On December 07 2017 15:10 GGzerG wrote:
Click baited, I thought soO was quitting SC2 for a moment, but why would he withdraw from this?


Maybe he thought the $9,000 for second place wasn't worth it.
The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52797 Posts
December 07 2017 06:58 GMT
#16
On December 07 2017 15:06 Icarus2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2017 14:57 Boggyb wrote:
On December 07 2017 14:21 farmcakes wrote:
I'd say it's too early to tell as it's only one event If he doesn't participate in GSL then there is a much stronger case to think of retirement. He's also already qualified for SSL Premier if there is a next season so it's not like he had nothing. We'll have to wait and see.

WESG isn't just one event. If soO qualified, he would likely have earned $89,000 (2nd place in Asian Pacific Qualifier then 2nd at the main event) That's over twice what a GSL title would pay despite being a lot less work.

On December 07 2017 14:37 Icarus2 wrote:
On December 07 2017 14:33 Solar424 wrote:
I'm pretty sure you gave some people heart attacks with the first 4 words of that title.

Then how should I change it

Quit -> Withdraw from


It seems that I cannot change the title. I should be careful next time. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

I changed it.
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Icarus2
Profile Joined March 2017
China109 Posts
December 07 2017 07:11 GMT
#17
On December 07 2017 15:58 The_Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2017 15:06 Icarus2 wrote:
On December 07 2017 14:57 Boggyb wrote:
On December 07 2017 14:21 farmcakes wrote:
I'd say it's too early to tell as it's only one event If he doesn't participate in GSL then there is a much stronger case to think of retirement. He's also already qualified for SSL Premier if there is a next season so it's not like he had nothing. We'll have to wait and see.

WESG isn't just one event. If soO qualified, he would likely have earned $89,000 (2nd place in Asian Pacific Qualifier then 2nd at the main event) That's over twice what a GSL title would pay despite being a lot less work.

On December 07 2017 14:37 Icarus2 wrote:
On December 07 2017 14:33 Solar424 wrote:
I'm pretty sure you gave some people heart attacks with the first 4 words of that title.

Then how should I change it

Quit -> Withdraw from


It seems that I cannot change the title. I should be careful next time. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

I changed it.

Thanks, feels good man
yht9657
Profile Joined December 2016
1810 Posts
December 07 2017 08:07 GMT
#18
...what about "soO decides to quit SC2 competition of WESG south Korean qualifiers"
lestye
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States4186 Posts
December 07 2017 09:09 GMT
#19
Oh man, I hope he's doing alright. I kinda wish he was happy with his success, since he made nearly 200k in earnings this year. I know that's not how serious competitors think and feel, but idk, it just sucks to see someone get so close so many times, and then gets hurt because he can't close a championship.
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Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
December 07 2017 09:37 GMT
#20
Yeah think he probs though he wants some time off. If he doesn't play GSL qualifiers then you can start panicking. WESG is always weird and some players hate it some love it.
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Veluvian
Profile Joined December 2011
Bulgaria256 Posts
December 07 2017 09:39 GMT
#21
Who knows, may be he is waiting for Bisu and Flash to retire in order to switch to Broodwar :D But I don't think so, may be the reasons are personal or he wants to focus on GSL.
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xongnox
Profile Joined November 2011
540 Posts
December 07 2017 10:01 GMT
#22
Maybe he just read MMA's interview...
Boggyb
Profile Joined January 2017
2855 Posts
December 07 2017 15:00 GMT
#23
Considering the uncertain future of SC2 esports after this upcoming year and that he's likely running out of military deferments, it seems insane that he'd decide not to play in the qualifiers at least. I can understand wanting some time off, but I'm pretty sure dropping from practicing 16 hours a day to just 8 wouldn't drop his chance of qualifying to 0, so why not at least try?
fronkschnonk
Profile Joined November 2011
Germany622 Posts
December 07 2017 15:17 GMT
#24
There's a ton of possible reasons. He could have some personal schedule conflicts. Perhaps he want to focus on GSL. Perhaps he knows something about a possible event, we don't know yet. Perhaps he has an China-Anxiety :3
Furthermore, I consider that some kind of Code A must be reestablished.
Fango
Profile Joined July 2016
United Kingdom8987 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-07 15:43:03
December 07 2017 15:40 GMT
#25
Hopefully he's just busy at the time or something, But it seems strange to not even try. It's an online qualifer right? May as well give it a shot regardless
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fishjie
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1519 Posts
December 07 2017 16:07 GMT
#26
i fucking despise rogue and all the other faceless koreans who beat soo. hope he hasn't been broken....
Toua
Profile Joined February 2017
Denmark318 Posts
December 07 2017 17:43 GMT
#27
He is still signed up for IEM so i think it is just WESG
Stats, Dark, Maru <3
DieuCure
Profile Joined January 2017
France3713 Posts
December 07 2017 18:05 GMT
#28
He saw Cure play, it scared him. I must say that so much talent, it's scary.
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starkiller123
Profile Joined January 2016
United States4030 Posts
December 07 2017 18:21 GMT
#29
On December 08 2017 01:07 fishjie wrote:
i fucking despise rogue and all the other faceless koreans who beat soo. hope he hasn't been broken....

not their fault that soO has a mental block in finals
Vutalisk
Profile Joined August 2016
United States680 Posts
December 07 2017 20:07 GMT
#30
No offense but WESG is kind of whatever event to me. I personally don't care about it.

I guess soO wants to focus some other events.
PurE)Rabbit-SF
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States680 Posts
December 07 2017 20:19 GMT
#31
On December 08 2017 05:07 Vutalisk wrote:
No offense but WESG is kind of whatever event to me. I personally don't care about it.

I guess soO wants to focus some other events.


Aye, it is a whatever event. Except the prize is pretty high. xD
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Vutalisk
Profile Joined August 2016
United States680 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-07 20:36:18
December 07 2017 20:35 GMT
#32
On December 08 2017 05:19 PurE)Rabbit-SF wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2017 05:07 Vutalisk wrote:
No offense but WESG is kind of whatever event to me. I personally don't care about it.

I guess soO wants to focus some other events.


Aye, it is a whatever event. Except the prize is pretty high. xD

Yah. What a waste of prize pool that is, to be completely honest. I wish that prize is used to host 2 IEMs or DreamHacks.
kajtarp
Profile Joined April 2011
Hungary485 Posts
December 07 2017 23:44 GMT
#33
I'd like to be positive about this news, but sure as hell it is not a good sign. mizenhauer, ask him please ? :D
Why so serious?
blunderfulguy
Profile Blog Joined April 2016
United States1415 Posts
December 08 2017 00:09 GMT
#34
Dang, I've missed all the news lately. I wonder what he's thinking about.
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Garuga
Profile Joined June 2015
49 Posts
December 08 2017 01:51 GMT
#35
What? That can't be. He's my favorite player. I love Eo Yoon Su. He eats the best dogs.

User was banned for this post.
Phredxor
Profile Joined May 2013
New Zealand15076 Posts
December 08 2017 10:12 GMT
#36
Oh well. Just another mid tier zerg. Not sure why this is a big deal.
sweffymo
Profile Joined March 2013
United States62 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-08 14:05:47
December 08 2017 14:01 GMT
#37
On December 08 2017 01:07 fishjie wrote:
i fucking despise rogue and all the other faceless koreans who beat soo. hope he hasn't been broken....


Rogue isn't a "faceless Korean." He has a very unique playstyle and he's been an exciting player to watch ever since he first played in ProLeague. I know you want soO to win something for once but just chill with the rage bruh. soO is statistically the most consistently good player in all of SC2 and he will certainly get a first place once he overcomes his mental block with finals.

On December 08 2017 19:12 Phredxor wrote:
Oh well. Just another mid tier zerg. Not sure why this is a big deal.


So getting to the finals of 10 premier tournaments in the past 3 1/2 years is "mid-tier?"
fishjie
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1519 Posts
December 08 2017 17:09 GMT
#38
On December 08 2017 03:21 starkiller123 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2017 01:07 fishjie wrote:
i fucking despise rogue and all the other faceless koreans who beat soo. hope he hasn't been broken....

not their fault that soO has a mental block in finals


from one of soO's interviews, rogue was a jerk to him and treating him poorly when they were on same team together, so yes, yes it is rogues fault. the bad guy won blizzcon and ruined the perfect cinderella story. rogue = sniper. hope he similarly falls off into irrelevance
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany16024 Posts
December 08 2017 17:27 GMT
#39
On December 09 2017 02:09 fishjie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2017 03:21 starkiller123 wrote:
On December 08 2017 01:07 fishjie wrote:
i fucking despise rogue and all the other faceless koreans who beat soo. hope he hasn't been broken....

not their fault that soO has a mental block in finals


from one of soO's interviews, rogue was a jerk to him and treating him poorly when they were on same team together, so yes, yes it is rogues fault. the bad guy won blizzcon and ruined the perfect cinderella story. rogue = sniper. hope he similarly falls off into irrelevance

they never were on the same team.
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Vutalisk
Profile Joined August 2016
United States680 Posts
December 08 2017 17:30 GMT
#40
People gotta stop speculating some BS retirement news about soO or he is broken or whatever. He skipped WESG so what? It is a whatever event. I don't even care about it personally (I think it is a joke event with a big prize pool). Not some prestigious events that soO is gonna regret missing out or anything.

He is a human like any of us. Need a break. There are quite a few important qualifiers coming up including GSL. The last time I watched his stream. He was perfectly fine. Even making fun of his 100K that he lost to Rogue by putting up a donation bar for 100K.

Looking forward to seeing him at GSL again and I'm sure he will be there.
AzAlexZ
Profile Joined September 2016
Australia3303 Posts
December 08 2017 17:33 GMT
#41
On December 09 2017 02:30 Vutalisk wrote:
People gotta stop speculating some BS retirement news about soO or he is broken or whatever. He skipped WESG so what? It is a whatever event. I don't even care about it personally (I think it is a joke event with a big prize pool). Not some prestigious events that soO is gonna regret missing out or anything.

He is a human like any of us. Need a break. There are quite a few important qualifiers coming up including GSL. The last time I watched his stream. He was perfectly fine. Even making fun of his 100K that he lost to Rogue by putting up a donation bar for 100K.

Looking forward to seeing him at GSL again and I'm sure he will be there.

a lot of people skipped it, sOs, Creator, Rogue Trap, Losira, TOP, funny how no one talks about them....
Funny how most Jin Air players dropped out, but Maru didnt
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Vutalisk
Profile Joined August 2016
United States680 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-08 17:41:10
December 08 2017 17:40 GMT
#42
On December 09 2017 02:33 AzAlexZ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 09 2017 02:30 Vutalisk wrote:
People gotta stop speculating some BS retirement news about soO or he is broken or whatever. He skipped WESG so what? It is a whatever event. I don't even care about it personally (I think it is a joke event with a big prize pool). Not some prestigious events that soO is gonna regret missing out or anything.

He is a human like any of us. Need a break. There are quite a few important qualifiers coming up including GSL. The last time I watched his stream. He was perfectly fine. Even making fun of his 100K that he lost to Rogue by putting up a donation bar for 100K.

Looking forward to seeing him at GSL again and I'm sure he will be there.

a lot of people skipped it, sOs, Creator, Rogue Trap, Losira, TOP, funny how no one talks about them....
Funny how most Jin Air players dropped out, but Maru didnt

Yah, since his loss at BlizzCon, people are freaking out about soO. While it is understandable given it is painful for a fan to watch him losing again, it might be even worse for soO. But like soO's standard, he is tough enough to make it to 6 finals so he is strong enough to overcome this disappointment. People just overreact to the point it is annoying.

JAGW players are with the team so they are not that desperate for money. They tend to focus more on Korean events. Maru was finalist last year so I think he does want to play to defend his standing.
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55566 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-08 18:21:59
December 08 2017 18:19 GMT
#43
On December 09 2017 02:33 AzAlexZ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 09 2017 02:30 Vutalisk wrote:
People gotta stop speculating some BS retirement news about soO or he is broken or whatever. He skipped WESG so what? It is a whatever event. I don't even care about it personally (I think it is a joke event with a big prize pool). Not some prestigious events that soO is gonna regret missing out or anything.

He is a human like any of us. Need a break. There are quite a few important qualifiers coming up including GSL. The last time I watched his stream. He was perfectly fine. Even making fun of his 100K that he lost to Rogue by putting up a donation bar for 100K.

Looking forward to seeing him at GSL again and I'm sure he will be there.

a lot of people skipped it, sOs, Creator, Rogue Trap, Losira, TOP, funny how no one talks about them....
Funny how most Jin Air players dropped out, but Maru didnt

Just because the results aren't on Liquipedia doesn't mean they didn't play the matches. There's a Chinese VOD of the qualifier that shows Rogue beating Creator in like 4 minutes. It's just that WESG didn't update their site so there's no real source to get all results 100% accurate.

No idea who did and didn't show up in the end.
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DieuCure
Profile Joined January 2017
France3713 Posts
December 08 2017 18:56 GMT
#44
BO1 so Cure is out, so there is suspense, not bad Alibaba !
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207aicila
Profile Joined January 2015
1237 Posts
December 08 2017 19:25 GMT
#45
On December 09 2017 02:30 Vutalisk wrote:
People gotta stop speculating some BS retirement news about soO or he is broken or whatever. He skipped WESG so what? It is a whatever event. I don't even care about it personally (I think it is a joke event with a big prize pool). Not some prestigious events that soO is gonna regret missing out or anything.

He is a human like any of us. Need a break. There are quite a few important qualifiers coming up including GSL. The last time I watched his stream. He was perfectly fine. Even making fun of his 100K that he lost to Rogue by putting up a donation bar for 100K.

Looking forward to seeing him at GSL again and I'm sure he will be there.


Lol get over yourself, you seriously think players care more about a tournament being prestigious or not as long as it pays a shit ton of money? (If they promise to pay and don't, that's another matter entirely...)

Agreed regarding the people being weird about soO, but also come the fuck on a little...
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SetGuitarsToKill
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Canada28396 Posts
December 08 2017 19:37 GMT
#46
I'm not 100% sure what this implies but it's worrying

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iMrising
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States1099 Posts
December 08 2017 19:45 GMT
#47
I'm not 100% sure what this implies but it's worrying

my exact sentiments. I wasn't that worried before but after seeing that tweet...
$O$ | soO
Vutalisk
Profile Joined August 2016
United States680 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-08 20:45:50
December 08 2017 20:44 GMT
#48
OK. I'm not trying to ignore all of information regarding soO's tweets and stuff but I think he meant it sarcastically. I still see him playing on his account. I only believe he truly quits SC2 when he no longer plays.
PharaphOobia
Profile Joined December 2017
6 Posts
December 09 2017 02:21 GMT
#49
On December 08 2017 19:12 Phredxor wrote:
Oh well. Just another mid tier zerg. Not sure why this is a big deal.


what?
Vutalisk
Profile Joined August 2016
United States680 Posts
December 09 2017 04:06 GMT
#50
On December 09 2017 11:21 PharaphOobia wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2017 19:12 Phredxor wrote:
Oh well. Just another mid tier zerg. Not sure why this is a big deal.


what?

Some delusional fan. No need to bother.
TypeOfT
Profile Joined July 2015
14 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-10 14:40:17
December 10 2017 14:22 GMT
#51
Just watched Crank SC podcast (SoO was a guest on the podcast), and someone raised the question. Crank immediately answered that SoO is not going anywhere and not to cause false rumors.
maruzest
Profile Joined October 2016
Korea (South)87 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-10 14:50:43
December 10 2017 14:37 GMT
#52
soO got his draft notice on Dec 5th.

WESG Korea qualifier was scheduled to be held on Dec 15th but soon the date was changed to Dec 8th.

soO traveled overseas to postpone joining the army before knowing the change of qualifier schedule.
(Traveling abroad is a legitimate way in Korea to postpone joining the army.)

soO could have played qualifier abroad but he didn't.
DieuCure
Profile Joined January 2017
France3713 Posts
December 10 2017 14:46 GMT
#53
Thank you maruzest.

So he wants to play more, better than expected !
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Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55566 Posts
December 10 2017 15:04 GMT
#54
On December 09 2017 13:06 Vutalisk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 09 2017 11:21 PharaphOobia wrote:
On December 08 2017 19:12 Phredxor wrote:
Oh well. Just another mid tier zerg. Not sure why this is a big deal.


what?

Some delusional fan. No need to bother.

Nah, just someone who knows how to use sarcasm.
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Aeromi
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
France14461 Posts
December 10 2017 16:16 GMT
#55
On December 10 2017 23:37 maruzest wrote:
soO got his draft notice on Dec 5th.

WESG Korea qualifier was scheduled to be held on Dec 15th but soon the date was changed to Dec 8th.

soO traveled overseas to postpone joining the army before knowing the change of qualifier schedule.
(Traveling abroad is a legitimate way in Korea to postpone joining the army.)

soO could have played qualifier abroad but he didn't.

Was he with ByuN? ByuN has been posting pics of himself in Japan.
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maruzest
Profile Joined October 2016
Korea (South)87 Posts
December 10 2017 16:21 GMT
#56
On December 11 2017 01:16 Aeromi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 10 2017 23:37 maruzest wrote:
soO got his draft notice on Dec 5th.

WESG Korea qualifier was scheduled to be held on Dec 15th but soon the date was changed to Dec 8th.

soO traveled overseas to postpone joining the army before knowing the change of qualifier schedule.
(Traveling abroad is a legitimate way in Korea to postpone joining the army.)

soO could have played qualifier abroad but he didn't.

Was he with ByuN? ByuN has been posting pics of himself in Japan.


He didn't mention ByuN.
Nakajin
Profile Blog Joined September 2014
Canada8989 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-10 16:55:44
December 10 2017 16:55 GMT
#57
On December 10 2017 23:37 maruzest wrote:
soO got his draft notice on Dec 5th.

WESG Korea qualifier was scheduled to be held on Dec 15th but soon the date was changed to Dec 8th.

soO traveled overseas to postpone joining the army before knowing the change of qualifier schedule.
(Traveling abroad is a legitimate way in Korea to postpone joining the army.)

soO could have played qualifier abroad but he didn't.


How does this work, does it mean he can't go back to live in Korea if he dosen't do his military service?
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WGT-Baal
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
France3429 Posts
December 10 2017 18:52 GMT
#58
On December 11 2017 01:55 Nakajin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 10 2017 23:37 maruzest wrote:
soO got his draft notice on Dec 5th.

WESG Korea qualifier was scheduled to be held on Dec 15th but soon the date was changed to Dec 8th.

soO traveled overseas to postpone joining the army before knowing the change of qualifier schedule.
(Traveling abroad is a legitimate way in Korea to postpone joining the army.)

soO could have played qualifier abroad but he didn't.


How does this work, does it mean he can't go back to live in Korea if he dosen't do his military service?


pretty much yes. At least up to a certain age, I cant remember the limit.
They are quite flexible in that you can postpone it for a variety of reasons but in the end you still have to do it.

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intotheheart
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada33091 Posts
December 11 2017 15:26 GMT
#59
You have to do it, yes. I believe it's 18-35 with a number of exemptions. The wikipedia article goes into more depth for anyone curious, but I have no means of vouching for accuracy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription_in_South_Korea
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maruzest
Profile Joined October 2016
Korea (South)87 Posts
December 11 2017 16:02 GMT
#60
soO's interview uploaded on the Internet an hour ago.

http://sports.news.naver.com/esports/news/read.nhn?oid=347&aid=0000112142

"I always play game as if it were my last game but I think 2018 really could be my last year as a progamer."

Classic, Ryung and KeeN also said they will go to army after 2018 season is finished.
kajtarp
Profile Joined April 2011
Hungary485 Posts
December 11 2017 18:25 GMT
#61
Google translate is terrible. I wish somebody would translate it
Why so serious?
Vutalisk
Profile Joined August 2016
United States680 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-12-11 19:24:01
December 11 2017 18:57 GMT
#62
On December 12 2017 01:02 maruzest wrote:
soO's interview uploaded on the Internet an hour ago.

http://sports.news.naver.com/esports/news/read.nhn?oid=347&aid=0000112142

"I always play game as if it were my last game but I think 2018 really could be my last year as a progamer."

Classic, Ryung and KeeN also said they will go to army after 2018 season is finished.

I don't want soO to retire but it makes sense given he along with Classic, Ryung and KeeN belong to the "older" generation of progamers. They will need to do army service soon. In fact, Stats, Zest, herO and GuMiho are pretty much around the corner as well (basically 1992 or older). So many great players on the verge of going to army service. If there is WCS in 2019, there will be a lot of missing names in Korea when there is basically no new blood. I'm so sad.
Zephyp
Profile Joined April 2013
238 Posts
December 11 2017 19:11 GMT
#63
We can hope players that went into the army two years ago will return, like MMA.
KalWarkov
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Germany4126 Posts
December 11 2017 19:27 GMT
#64
if you don't attend you can't lose grand finals

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Twinkle Toes
Profile Joined May 2012
United States3605 Posts
December 11 2017 23:23 GMT
#65
Why soO why
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