[Int] SKT vs KT 10-11 WL Finals Winners

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Spica

United States5582 Posts

April 09 2011 18:34 GMT

SK TELECOM T1, BRINGING HOME THEIR FIRST WL TROPHY, THE TROPHY THAT WAS MISSING FROM THEIR HUGE TROPHY CABINET.

SK Telecom T1: “We’re even happier that we defeated our rival KT”

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SK Telecom has successfully won their first Winners’ League championship.

On the 9th, the Shinhan Winners’ League 10-11 season finals were held at Seoul Songdong-gu Hanyang University’s open-air theater, and through SK Telecom’s MVP s2 along with “The Revolutionist” Bisu’s support for their team, SK Telecom successfully defeated KT 4:1 and held the championship cup in their hands.

After the day’s match ended, an interview was held for the winners s2 and Bisu, who told us their thoughts on winning the championship, along with team ace “Terrorist” Fantasy and captain Hyuk (of SK Telecom).

Next is SK Telecom’s answers to their questions.

- Your thoughts on winning your first Winners’ League title?
▲ (Z)

s2: Because we lost to KT so much, we weren’t sure if we were going to win the championship, but being unsure of whether we could win or not made us practice and work even harder, so the results of our efforts turned out to be good in the end. I’m happy, and because we are the winning team, I want to keep on enjoying these good feelings from today.
▲ (P)

Bisu: It’s been a long time since the last time I stood at the stage of the finals, and when we won, I thought, “So this is what it feels like to win a championship,” and felt really good. Whether when it’s during the semi-playoffs or playoffs, players aren’t able to rest and go through a lot of hardships, but since we were able to completely erase the fears of, “What do we do if we go all the way to the finals and lose”, I’m happy. Our team had always been weak in Winners’ League, but since we were able to take the throne this time, I’m really happy.
▲ (Z)

Hyuk: It’s really great that our team won the championship. I personally didn’t participate today myself, but during practice, I thought that our team could definitely take down KT, and since the results came out the way I thought they would, I’m really happy about it. I’m also happy especially since (Z)

s2 did so well. Because we won the Winners’ League championship, we will ride our momentum, and even in the regular season we will hold our position as 1st place and be able to win the Proleague championship at Gwangahnri. [T/N: The place where the Proleague finals are held]
▲ (T)

Fantasy: I’m even happier that we won against our rival KT. Our teammates practiced really hard, and to have the fruits of our labor come out makes me happy and really proud of them. I wasn’t able to participate today, but I’m really thankful to my teammates, and it would be great if we could keep this momentum up and do well in Round 5.

- (To s2) You were chosen as the Winners’ League finals MVP.
▲ (Z)

s2: I was panicked when I had to play a rematch in the first set, but overall, I think that I got really lucky today, which made me able to become chosen as the MVP.

- (To s2) After you won the 1st set, what kind of thoughts did you have, and how did you prepare for your next game?
▲ (Z)

s2: I practiced for the 1st set the most. Even though I didn’t really practice for the other sets, I had confidence in the remaining maps and played confidently since I had prepared builds in the case a Zerg or Protoss came out to face me.

- (To s2) A ‘T1 Zerg’ unexpectedly making 3 kills has become a hot topic.
▲ (Z)

s2: Truthfully, ‘T1 Zergs’ don’t really have a good image, but it seems that the Zerg line’s atmosphere has been revived recently. Everyone on the Zerg line has been working really hard, and it will be hard to take advantage of today’s win to completely change our image, but I will work even harder to change our image into a good one from now on.

- (To s2) There was a chance for you to all-kill, but it must have been regrettable for you to lose to Flash.
▲ (Z)

s2: Contrary what I had expected, after I made 3 kills, I want to think that I wasn’t satisfied with myself. I tried to play comfortably in the 4th set and used an aggressive offensive build, but Flash scouted out and dealt with my strategy well, so I failed to make an all-kill.

- (To Bisu) During the pre-finals media day conference, you mentioned that you had a “custom build for Flash”; was the build you showed today that one?
▲ (P)

Bisu: I usually don’t really talk about builds in interviews. But since it was a build I had already used before, I was able to talk about it in advance, and the strategy I used today was the one I talked about and was the one put together to defeat (T)

Flash. When I pushed out with my Zealots, for my strategy to work, Flash had go for a rax expand, but if he had gone for a factory expand instead, then I could have been at a disadvantage, but since the game went the way I wanted it to go, I was able to win.

- (To Bisu) After you seized the chance to victory, your happiness was shown on your face and appeared on screen.
▲ (P)

Bisu: I had a happy expression on my face, but did it come out by accident (laughs)? I lost to (T)

Flash a lot, so I had a lot of hardships. But since I was winning against a player like that, I was too happy, that’s why that kind of expression came out on my face. [T/N: Whoever makes that Bisu bouncing up and down in his seat in glee gif will be regarded as a hero. Also, I send my greetings to Fomos when they copy paste this translation on to their site.]

- (To Bisu) You seem to have restored your confidence in beating Flash, but are you confident that you will survive in the MSL?
▲ (P)

Bisu: I still don’t think that I have that much confidence in winning against him yet. After seeing that my hands were shaking during my game, I still think that (T)

Flash is a very strong player, and I personally feel that I’m lacking in many areas. But since I did win today, it seems that my thoughts have changed a bit, and since there is a lot of time to practice for the MSL and for the new map I’ll be playing on, if I just practice and prepare well, then I think I’ll be okay. I don’t know what strategy I’ll prepare, but I will do my best and practice hard.

Source: http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=116213&db=interview

Coach Park's interview added thanks to Milkis!

DES Interview with Coach:

Manager Park Young Oon: "We won according to scenario"

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Q: Why did you lead with s2?
A: How the games went tonight were actually one of the scenarios we considered. To be honest we concentrated more on (P)

Stats than (Z)

Action. It's good management to send out newer players at the front so they got to play, and because they won, we were able to have the game flow the way we wanted it. (Z)

s2 got a 3 kill and was able to guide the series without a hitch.

Q: s2's strategy changed after the regame. What kind of order did you give him?
A: Before the regame, (Z)

s2 did a 9 pool, and it looked like (Z)

Action was very prepared. So we decided that it'd be difficult for Action to make major changes to his build, and so we decided that the opponent would not be able to use 12 hatch, so I told s2 to use the build he did. That's why we were able to get the win.

Q: You have gained the triple crown. What is the next goal?
A: We definitely do not want to let KT take the finals at GwangAhnRi. That is our goal. After we got second place, we were really disappointed, and so this time we will pay them back with a victory. As for long term goals, I will tell them after we win at KwangAhnRi.

Q: Workshop starts tomorrow. What kind of preparations are you going to do?
A: It is true that our schedule is very tight. The players are tired from practicing quite a bit, but I think that it's better to give them a break with the team as a whole. If we give them a lot of personal time, the players might get a little loose. While we will give them personal vacation time, we will have them rest within the team as much as possible.

Source: http://esports.dailygame.co.kr/news/read.php?id=42501 [T/N: Sup Fomos, can't steal this one ^^;;;]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH CONGRATULATIONS TO SKT ON WINNING THEIR FIRST WL CHAMPIONSHIP!!! 8DDD

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And now I will grace everyone with a beautiful picspam that everyone should look at to dazzle your eyes.

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The site of the finals - Seoul Hanyang University! There was a packed crowd there, what an atmosphere!

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KT's new freaky mascots were introduced as well. Yes, that Flash mascot was even armed with a ruler and all. Devil!Bunkie does not approve.

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Stork and Leta were also there for a special 2 vs. 2 with fan event before the finals started!

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GoRush: "Hey Leta, doncha wanna see more of this?" *Starts unbuttoning vest*
Leta: "GTFO"

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Stork's team won in the event - That fan gets an extra $1,000 added to his bank account!

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Even Effort was there to watch the finals!
Effort: "What are you looking at? Damn paparazzi these days."

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GoRush: "Heh heh, SKT gonna own face today."
TheMarine: "STFU GoRush, you aren't even commentating the finals game today." *Sips drink*

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KT arrives on the scene! Complete with MafiaZerg dirty stare!

Hoejja: "Huh? This is the last snack bag left?"

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Yellow: "Well Hoejja, sometimes sacrifices hafta be made, now hand over them snacks of yours."
Hoejja: "......" *Watches as everyone takes his snacks*

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But then, Hoejja finds a solution to his problem!

Hoejja: "Mmm, food always tastes better when you take it from someone else."

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Suddenly, iloveoov aged 20 years!
iloveoov: "Why yes, I did learn how to travel through time. You gotta do everything in order to prepare for the finals."

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Soo: "Heh, I bet you're not even gonna be sent out today!"
Fantasy: "We'll see about that, I bet Bisu's gonna get owned hard by Flash anyway."

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Flash: "I'm ready to greet all of my fans today!"
Barracks: "Holy crap Flash, don't trip on that wire right there!!" OAO
Flash: "Lol wha-"

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Flash gives a high-five to... himself??

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Bisu: "Uhuhuh, I feel strangely confident today for some reason~"

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Former vocalist Park Won Gyu of the Korean rock band Boohwal was there to watch the finals! He automatically gets approval in my book.

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Yeeeeeah pyrotechnics!!!

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Fantasy and Hyuk: "Oooh, pretty colors~"
Bisu: "Can we start already" *Pouts*

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Yellow and Reach: *Smirk* "Heh, SKT gonna be taught a lesson today."

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Bisu: "If the game doesn't start at this rate, then I'm going to fall asleep..."

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Kespa ref: "We are sorry for the computer failure today. But since we are Kespa, we will continue to fail anyway in the future. Thank you for all of your support."

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It's G.NA!

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And her bitches!

"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay~"

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s2 in his booth in the background: "Damn, if only I was out there instead of in here..."

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Mantoss, after watching Stats lose.

Reach: "I clearly haven't manned him up enough yet..."

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Coach Park: "How is a T1 Zerg winning this, I don't even-"

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The sequence of Flash drinking Pocari Sweat, illustrated above.

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Flash, after winning against s2: "If only Violet hyung was here..."

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Beesuit is unleashed to take down the Final Boss!
Bisu: "Uhuhuhuh, I feel strangely smug today~"

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Bisu, during his game against Flash. He cannot hide his happiness during the game! Today is a glorious day for Kim Taek Shin!

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Bisu: "Uhuhuhuhuhuhuhuh, I won, I won, I won!!!!!"

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Kim Taek Shin, throwing up his fist like a champ. Oh wait, he IS a champ.

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SKT, on Bisu winning against Flash: "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAHHH SONNNNNNNN-"

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Frotoss cannot hide his glee! Look at that look of utter delight on his face!

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Bisu: "Uhhh, what do I do after getting out of my booth now?"

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Coach Lee and Mantoss taking the 2nd place prize of $10,000. Mantoss still looking manly with flowers.

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Coach Park and Captain Hyuk holding up the $20,000 prize! Profit!

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s2 gets awarded as MVP!
s2: "Wow, I feel useful for once!"

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Win the WL championship, get drenched by Pocari Sweat.

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Coach Park: "Finally, the WL championship trophy! The missing trophy in our collection!"

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Bisu: "Uhuhuh, I beat Flash for once! Uhuhuhuhuh↗"

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s2: "Feeling useful to your team really feels great!"

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Yeeeah Bisu yeeeeeah, pimping out the trophy with former rocker Park Won Gyu!

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Wassup guys. s2 and Bisu representin' SKT. Another shiny trophy added to SKT's shiny trophy collection.

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SK Telecom T1, 2011 Winners' League champions! Yeeeah!!

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Bisu: "This trophy? No, you can't have it. It's mine."

Noel Vermillion

Canada218 Posts

April 09 2011 18:41 GMT

Thanks for the interview, a little upset that KT Lost but it's not Flash fault, I wish Action, Stats and Crazy Hydra picked up some wins to help out Flash, but what can you do.

Well played by SKT, next time KT will win!

Milkis

5003 Posts

April 09 2011 18:42 GMT

Well played, SKT. Did not expect KT to fall apart like that during the games though.

Thanks for translating and I hope fomos at least credits this thread when they steal it ^_^;

Kyuukyuu

Canada6263 Posts

April 09 2011 18:45 GMT

Flash had to make double Barracks, but if he had made double Factories instead, then I could have been at a disadvantage

I assume that means he had to rax-CC and not fac-CC.

Kespa ref: "We are sorry for the computer failure today. But since we are Kespa, we will continue to fail anyway in the future. Thank you for all of your support."

lol'd

GoodRamen

United States713 Posts

April 09 2011 18:47 GMT

On April 10 2011 03:42 Milkis wrote:
Well played, SKT. Did not expect KT to fall apart like that during the games though.

Thanks for translating and I hope fomos at least credits this thread when they steal it ^_^;

they gave credit for the translation of the jangbi article, so most likely they will credit but without linking back to teamliquid

Grettin

42381 Posts

April 09 2011 18:48 GMT

Woooo! Really well done s2, Bisu and SKT!

(To s2) You were chosen as the Winners’ League finals MVP.
▲ s2: I was panicked when I had to play a rematch in the first set, but overall, I think that I got really lucky today, which made me able to become chosen as the MVP.

God i hate it when people say they got lucky for winning a game or more. Clearly it wasn't pure luck that s2 won his games this time! 8)

Thanks for the interview, pictures and all. Very well done and much appreciated. SKT WHAITING!

TRAP[yoo]

Hungary6026 Posts

April 09 2011 18:48 GMT

gratz to skt. flash did not look very confident today...:/

Telcontar

United Kingdom16710 Posts

April 09 2011 18:48 GMT

Pretty underwhelming finals but I guess SKT and their fans won't give a rat's buttocks. Congrats!

1Eris1

United States5797 Posts

April 09 2011 18:49 GMT

S2 has really improved this season, I'm impressed. Beating JD, Stats, etc, 3 killing, 2 killing

topherthetoad

China130 Posts

April 09 2011 18:50 GMT

#10

YESSSS SKT!!

Sick snipe Bisu <3

Hunterai

Thailand842 Posts

April 09 2011 18:51 GMT

#11

Thanks for the translation. Epic :-D

Tipany

United States368 Posts

April 09 2011 18:52 GMT

#12

Bisu so pretty!

night terrors

China1284 Posts

April 09 2011 18:52 GMT

#13

Haha those pics.

I hope that after this run Ssak and S2 develop much more, all they've done to help the team has shown they can go a long way. If this doesnt boost their confidence i guess nothing will.

Kelberot

Brazil364 Posts

April 09 2011 18:53 GMT

#14

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=208435&currentpage=216#4320

AlwaysGG

Taiwan952 Posts

April 09 2011 18:54 GMT

#15

the game was very surprising for me to watch because s2 got triple killed o:
my liquidbet jumped up so much because even though I was rooting for KT , but I voted for SKT anyway lol.