[GSL] Code S Ro8 Day 1 Winner Interviews

Nada

- Your thoughts on making the round of 4?
I feel like I have climbed over a large wall. I have lost in the round of 8 for a while now so I was a bit nervous. I am extremely happy that I won today.

- You have lost in the round of 8 for a while, what do you think about that?
In the beginning of each season, I always think, if I make it to the round of 8, ‘I will be given a chance (**to break the streak of losing in the round of 8).’ But every time I have been given the opportunity, I have let it slip from my grasp only to be disappointed. I thought this time around, I would have a good chance to break the curse. And since I have, I am so happy that I cannot think straight.

- If you were to judge today’s games?
Practicing for the match was difficult, but I believed in my strategy and my skill so I was able to show good games today. I was in a good position in the 3rd set, but I became overconfident and lost the game. After that match, I came back to my senses and regained my composure.

- Your preparation this season feels much different than previously.
I think this is the first time since the open season that I have felt the fire inside me to play. For a while, when I made the round of 8, that was a bit of luck, but this time, I put in real effort and practice, so I feel like I achieved this through my skill. I think after the open season of GSL, I wanted to take more of a relaxed attitude and I let my skill degrade a bit. Not that I played easy or nonchalantly in the past, but this season, I have regained my will to practice hard and prepare for matches.

- You said that you would request a certain artist to perform for the next season if you win the Tournament this season.
I have gotten much encouragement from my friends (to do this). (Laugh) I have gone to many dates in the past, but I have not found someone that I would want to have as my girlfriend. I hope after I win, they invite this person to perform so I can meet her.

- It seems that your play style has changed a bit.
I have watched many VODs and played games with foreign players to learn many more strategies. I have taken the effort to learn from many varieties of players, and through practice, my attack timing and strategies have evolved. Through practice, I hope to fix the weak points in my play.

- You ended up teamkilling.
I always checked whether or not TOP was playing online. I don’t know if he was practicing under a different ID, but I bet both of us were checking each other’s recent matches and ladder ranks. We told each other that we should try to put forth our best match, and I was satisfied with the games I played today. But I think TOP was a bit nervous for today’s matches. He is a really great player and I believe he is capable of much more, so next time, I hope he shows even better games.

- Do you have the greed/desire to win the championship?
I am craving to win this one. I like to pile onto my existing achievements, and let the records show my skill in SC2.

- Who do you want to face in the round of 4?
If an oGs player (Inca) comes up, it will secure an oGs member in the finals, but I think that will be difficult to practice for. I haven’t played against Killer that much and I am cheering for Inca, but I feel like I would have an easier time facing Killer. If Inca does advance, it will be a tough match for me.

- What do you think about protoss matchups?
I think Inca has figured out a good solution to that matchup. But rather than balance, I think the person who plays/tries their hardest will come out the victor.

- Recently, your wins record in SCBW was broken, what do you think?
That is very impressive. Jaedong is a junior to me but he is someone I can respect. I want to congratulate him, but I hope he doesn’t shatter my record by too much.

- Any last comments?
I want to thank Maka, Polt, Puma, Bomber, Lyn, and Supernova for helping me practice. I really appreciate their help. Call me if you guys ever need practice for your matches. In the past, when I made it to the round of 4, I have won many times. I will practice extra hard and get to the finals stage. Finally, I want to thank both the Korean and foreigner fans who cheer for me.
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sC

- Your thoughts on making the round of 4?
This is my first time ever in a round of 4, so I am extremely happy. I am looking forward to these matches one at a time and since the finals are basically one step away, I want to practice even harder so I can take that step.

- What were your thoughts when LosirA was decided as your round of 8 opponent?
When I first knew that LosirA would be my opponent, after he won his round of 16 match, I was a bit nervous. But after practicing, my carefully prepared strategies and builds helped calm me down for this match.

- You are a bit notorious amongst the players.
I think it is because people just don’t like facing my play style. I hope the other players in the teamhouse learn to use these strategies so they can also gain that reputation.

- How was this time different than last season’s round of 8?
Last time, I underestimated San and I lost due to my overconfidence. This time, with Losira, who has a great reputation as a player, as my opponent, I was able to practice with greater intensity. I believe I was able to win because of my teammates who practiced with me.

- Did you think you would win 3 to 0?
I thought I would win, but I thought it would be more like 3 to 1.

- In the 1st set, you used a zerg like strategy with waves and waves of units.
This was something I didn’t really use in practice. But this is a build that Bomber uses often and I used it because my zerg teammates told me that this was incredibly difficult to deal with.

- In the 2nd set, you showed a bunker push.
When I ladder at the teamhouse, I often use a lot of cheese in my play. And I don’t really like to use them in broadcasted matches, but after winning the first game, I used this strategy to take a quick win off on a mentally tired opponent. Also, on tal’darim altar, because of the long rush distance, many zergs open with an extremely greedy build order which is why I opened with a bunker push.

- Who do you want to face in the round of 4?
It was pretty hard work practicing for a zerg opponent. That matchup has lost its charm for me, so I want to face a protoss.

- Isn’t that because you just don’t want to face Nestea?
A little bit. (Laugh)

- Do you have the greed/desire to win the championship?
It is my dream to make it to the finals for the first time. This is a golden opportunity for me so I will take that to heart and play extremely hard. I think if I can make it to the finals, I can definitely win.

- Do you feel like fans and spectators will change their attitude about you?
I have gotten this far, but I feel like compared to other players, people have less interest or care less about me. I want to take this opportunity to change that perception by showing great games.

- What will you show?
Maybe some dances or scv celebrations…, in the 1st set I danced with my marines because my opponent was LosirA who is famous for losing the game after dancing with his zerglings.

- What is your resolve going into the round of 4?
I will prepare for this match even harder than for the round of 8, I think my opponent in the round of 4 will have to take that into account and practice equally as hard.

- Any last comments?
I want to thank Lee Hyung Sup, the playing coach, for coming and cheering for me. Choi Won Seuk coach quit due to personal issues, but I hope he has success in his future endeavors. I sincerely want to thank Lucky, Sirius, Terious, ShinefOu, and Leenock, for helping me practice. In the upcoming super tournament and in the GSTL, team fOu will show that we are not dead yet. I hope the fans will take notice of both myself and team fOu in the future.

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