September 13, 2021. Progamer Yujin "sOs" Kim officially announced his retirement from Starcraft2 Scene.
Starting with Hawseung OZ on March 24, and the retirement from Team NV on September 13, 2021.
sOs left a big mark in Starcraft2 Scene as a professional gamer. He is the only one who got the titles at WCS Global Finals twice and further, he had seven Premier Tournament titles, he was so loved by fans with the representative nickname "Big Guy".
Since joining Team NV, He recorded the title of World Team League, 3~4th at 2021 GSL Super Tournament Season 2, Quarterfinals at 2021 GSL Season 2.
We Team NV were an honor to be able to share sOs's last moment as Starcraft2 Progamer. Thank you, sOs.
Damn, I know the last years were rather tough for somebody thriving in creative builds, chaos and getting into the minds of his opponents. Still, sad to see him go.
For me sOs was at his best when game wasn't mapped like it is now. When there was room to do something weird, unexpected. Remember his first finals (against Inno iirc)? He lost, but he showcased such unorthodox play it was hard to not be entertained.
OMG, this is so surprising. Did he get the call up to do military service? All my favorite Sc2 players kept leaving the scene. If Rogue also leave the scene, I may think to retire watching Sc2 games or taking long break. Really sad news to hear!
One really has to wonder how much longer the Korean scene will exist. GSL has been the same group of players with the occasional returnee from the military.
This was tough to see. He is an amazing player and even his SC1 run was exciting to watch. I’d love to see him stream some Brood War before he goes into the military.
This is so sad! sOs was one of the first few Korean Protosses that I came to recognize since my avid SC2 watching that started in 2010 until my hiatus in 2012. Coming back to watching the scene in 2019, had no idea that he was a household name but not surprised.
Congratulations to him on his next stage of life (military/professional career, whatever it may be). Thankful for him on having some fantastic games, championships, premier wins and other moments in between over the years. He has left a huge mark on the game and landscape of SC2.
EPT
sOs has retired.
