• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 03:30
CEST 09:30
KST 16:30
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
Power Rank - Esports World Cup 202556RSL Season 1 - Final Week9[ASL19] Finals Recap: Standing Tall15HomeStory Cup 27 - Info & Preview18Classic wins Code S Season 2 (2025)16
Community News
BSL Team Wars - Bonyth, Dewalt, Hawk & Sziky teams9Weekly Cups (July 14-20): Final Check-up0Esports World Cup 2025 - Brackets Revealed19Weekly Cups (July 7-13): Classic continues to roll8Team TLMC #5 - Submission re-extension4
StarCraft 2
General
The GOAT ranking of GOAT rankings Power Rank - Esports World Cup 2025 What tournaments are world championships? RSL Revival patreon money discussion thread Jim claims he and Firefly were involved in match-fixing
Tourneys
Esports World Cup 2025 FEL Cracov 2025 (July 27) - $8000 live event Master Swan Open (Global Bronze-Master 2) Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament Sea Duckling Open (Global, Bronze-Diamond)
Strategy
How did i lose this ZvP, whats the proper response
Custom Maps
External Content
Mutation #239 Bad Weather Mutation # 483 Kill Bot Wars Mutation # 482 Wheel of Misfortune Mutation # 481 Fear and Lava
Brood War
General
BSL Team Wars - Bonyth, Dewalt, Hawk & Sziky teams BW General Discussion [Update] ShieldBattery: 2025 Redesign BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ Ginuda's JaeDong Interview Series
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues CSL Xiamen International Invitational [CSLPRO] It's CSLAN Season! - Last Chance [BSL 2v2] ProLeague Season 3 - Friday 21:00 CET
Strategy
Does 1 second matter in StarCraft? [G] Mineral Boosting Simple Questions, Simple Answers
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Nintendo Switch Thread [MMORPG] Tree of Savior (Successor of Ragnarok) Path of Exile CCLP - Command & Conquer League Project
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread Vanilla Mini Mafia
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine Post Pic of your Favorite Food! Russo-Ukrainian War Thread The Games Industry And ATVI
Fan Clubs
SKT1 Classic Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
[\m/] Heavy Metal Thread Anime Discussion Thread Movie Discussion! [Manga] One Piece Korean Music Discussion
Sports
Formula 1 Discussion 2024 - 2025 Football Thread TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023 NBA General Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Installation of Windows 10 suck at "just a moment" Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
Ping To Win? Pings And Their…
TrAiDoS
momentary artworks from des…
tankgirl
from making sc maps to makin…
Husyelt
StarCraft improvement
iopq
Socialism Anyone?
GreenHorizons
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 728 users

"Thank you, Blizzard Community" - Kim Phan

Forum Index > SC2 General
109 CommentsPost a Reply
1 2 3 4 5 6 Next All
kimaphan
Profile Joined June 2013
United States43 Posts
June 18 2019 22:04 GMT
#1
Dear friends,

Fifteen years ago, I discovered the TeamLiquid.net forums and became a part of this amazing family. This site has been around longer than I have been in esports, and a big reason why I’ve decided to make this post here today.

Back then, I was heavily involved in WarCraft III, running my own fan site at WCReplays.com. I played Brood War casually and tried to play WarCraft III professionally. I wasn't good enough to be a pro, so instead I became a team manager and picked up shoutcasting. Some of you might have known me as 'bunny'. I have always been - and still am - deeply in love with esports and its community. The passion, dedication, and camaraderie surrounding the games we love is infectious. Once you become immersed, you never want to leave.

I didn’t know it at the time, but it was the passion I invested into these early projects that opened the doors to a 13+ year career for me at Blizzard. My first role was in development as a producer in online technologies (think Battle.net and game websites). I then went on to business intelligence to work on security, hacks, and anti-cheat, before eventually taking a seat at the table on Blizzard Esports. What a complete honor and privilege it has been to serve this amazing community. I will always remember the moments we created together, the blood, sweat, and tears we all poured in, and the late night hours we spent cheering on our favorite teams and players.

I have watched this industry grow through the support we’ve given one another: the strides we made when we lifted each other up rather than pulling each other down. I have enjoyed following the conversations in these forums, and in so many other venues where we have gathered both online and in person. I am a better person for having been a part of this amazing community, and will forever be grateful for it.

Going forward, I will be pursuing a new endeavor within the gaming industry. My last day with Blizzard was Friday, June 14th. As I hang up my sword and shield, I look forward to a bright future and wish all my Blizzard friends and family the very best.

Thank you for keeping me/us/Blizzard honest. I ask that you never stop. Even when you didn’t hear from us, we were listening. Even when we made decisions you didn’t agree with, we were listening (and learning). Never stop voicing your concerns and sharing what’s most important to you -- it makes all of us better.

I am planning to attend BlizzCon this year, this time around as a diehard fan. I hope to be cheering alongside some of you there.

GL HF,

.kim

Kim Phan | @kimaphan

Facebook Twitter Reddit
Former Global Esports Director at Blizzard Entertainment
Jathin
Profile Blog Joined February 2005
United States3505 Posts
June 18 2019 22:06 GMT
#2
--- Nuked ---
farvacola
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States18825 Posts
June 18 2019 22:10 GMT
#3
This is really cool to see, even as someone who doesn't really follow the SC2 scene much anymore. It's nice to see that you'll be staying in gaming
"when the Dead Kennedys found out they had skinhead fans, they literally wrote a song titled 'Nazi Punks Fuck Off'"
Excalibur_Z
Profile Joined October 2002
United States12235 Posts
June 18 2019 22:14 GMT
#4
Thanks for your hard work in developing esports, Bunny! Best of luck to you!
Moderator
monk
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States8476 Posts
June 18 2019 22:23 GMT
#5
It was a pleasure and an honor to work with you. Here's to many Reforged games soon. =)
Moderator
kimaphan
Profile Joined June 2013
United States43 Posts
June 18 2019 22:27 GMT
#6
Yes, please!!
Former Global Esports Director at Blizzard Entertainment
Gemini_19
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1238 Posts
June 18 2019 22:30 GMT
#7
Thank you for everything you've given to the SC2 scene and esports in general Blizzard is losing a strong asset for sure. GL in the future~
@GGemini19 GM Protoss | http://www.twitch.tv/geminisc2 | I <333 HerO & Trap | Check out my Build of the Week series on /r/allthingsprotoss, TL, or Spawning Tool
feardragon
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States972 Posts
June 18 2019 22:41 GMT
#8
Thank you for everything you've done for our community and esports. I can't wait to see what amazing things you do in your next role.
Ok Starcraft 2 Commentator
Ctone23
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
United States1839 Posts
June 18 2019 22:44 GMT
#9
Thank you for everything, all the best!
TL+ Member
SteadfastSC
Profile Joined April 2016
Canada17 Posts
June 18 2019 22:48 GMT
#10
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Good luck with all your future endeavours!
seemsgood
Profile Joined January 2016
5527 Posts
June 18 2019 22:48 GMT
#11
GL in the future
SinO[Ob]
Profile Joined October 2010
France897 Posts
June 18 2019 22:49 GMT
#12
Thanks for your devotion !
Stephano and Clem enjoyer
Plexa
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Aotearoa39261 Posts
June 18 2019 23:00 GMT
#13
Thanks for everything Kim, it won't be the same without you.
Administrator~ Spirit will set you free ~
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland25216 Posts
June 18 2019 23:35 GMT
#14
Wow I had no idea my mid-teens spent downloading reps and engaging in the forums of WCreplays.com were down to Kim too!

Best of luck with your future endeavours, and heartfelt thanks for your previous efforts.
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
Rantech
Profile Joined April 2010
Chile527 Posts
June 18 2019 23:35 GMT
#15
Thank you!. Best wishes in your fufure
CyanEsports
Profile Joined February 2015
Canada128 Posts
June 18 2019 23:41 GMT
#16
Thanks for all the hard work that you've put in over the years on not just our favourite games, but all the other Blizzard esports as well. It means a lot that TL, the home of all things StarCraft esports, is the home to your farewell message.

I hope its appropriate to post this interview from yesteryear (featuring some other well known SC faces too!). It was always awesome knowing someone so passionate and with such esports history was behind the wheel.

Esports Journalist/Content Creator | Youtube/Twitter/Twitch - CyanEsports
Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22427 Posts
June 18 2019 23:50 GMT
#17
Thank you for everything Kim. You have an incredibly heart and your presence will be missed. I'm honored that you chose our forum to post your goodbye message. It means more than you know.
Administrator
LaughNgamez
Profile Joined April 2015
Canada523 Posts
June 19 2019 00:06 GMT
#18
Thank you Kim
(◕‿◕✿) Hopefully one day a decent caster http://www.youtube.com/LaughNgamez (◠‿◠✿)
Brutaxilos
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States2628 Posts
June 19 2019 00:09 GMT
#19
@Kim didn't necessarily agree with all your choices with WCS, but still glad you were around. I 100% believe that we both loved the game and the competitive scene equally. Take care, wish you the best of luck!
Jangbi favorite player. Forever~ CJ herO the King of IEM. BOMBERRRRRRRR. Sexy Boy Rogue. soO #1! Oliveira China Represent!
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
June 19 2019 00:10 GMT
#20
Thank you for everything.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 3h 30m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
Livibee 255
Creator 78
ProTech72
StarCraft: Brood War
Nal_rA 5598
ToSsGirL 265
Zeus 224
Larva 193
Backho 95
JulyZerg 89
Dewaltoss 68
NotJumperer 16
Britney 0
Dota 2
XaKoH 606
XcaliburYe155
Fuzer 88
Counter-Strike
Stewie2K1135
Other Games
summit1g8527
hungrybox342
Organizations
StarCraft: Brood War
UltimateBattle 73
Other Games
BasetradeTV41
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 12 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Sammyuel 38
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
League of Legends
• Stunt719
Upcoming Events
Esports World Cup
3h 30m
Serral vs Cure
Solar vs Classic
OSC
6h 30m
CranKy Ducklings
1d 2h
BSL20 Non-Korean Champi…
1d 6h
CSO Cup
1d 8h
BSL20 Non-Korean Champi…
1d 10h
Bonyth vs Sziky
Dewalt vs Hawk
Hawk vs QiaoGege
Sziky vs Dewalt
Mihu vs Bonyth
Zhanhun vs QiaoGege
QiaoGege vs Fengzi
FEL
2 days
BSL20 Non-Korean Champi…
2 days
BSL20 Non-Korean Champi…
2 days
Bonyth vs Zhanhun
Dewalt vs Mihu
Hawk vs Sziky
Sziky vs QiaoGege
Mihu vs Hawk
Zhanhun vs Dewalt
Fengzi vs Bonyth
Sparkling Tuna Cup
4 days
[ Show More ]
Online Event
4 days
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
5 days
The PondCast
6 days
Replay Cast
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

CSL Xiamen Invitational
Championship of Russia 2025
Murky Cup #2

Ongoing

Copa Latinoamericana 4
Jiahua Invitational
BSL20 Non-Korean Championship
Esports World Cup 2025
CC Div. A S7
Underdog Cup #2
IEM Cologne 2025
FISSURE Playground #1
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
ESL Impact League Season 7
IEM Dallas 2025
PGL Astana 2025
Asian Champions League '25

Upcoming

CSLPRO Last Chance 2025
ASL Season 20: Qualifier #1
ASL Season 20: Qualifier #2
ASL Season 20
CSLPRO Chat StarLAN 3
BSL Season 21
RSL Revival: Season 2
Maestros of the Game
SEL Season 2 Championship
uThermal 2v2 Main Event
FEL Cracov 2025
HCC Europe
ESL Pro League S22
StarSeries Fall 2025
FISSURE Playground #2
BLAST Open Fall 2025
BLAST Open Fall Qual
Esports World Cup 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall Qual
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.