EPTOn September 29 2011 20:46 Ryo wrote:
Brief summary of some Oz related news:
Basically Jaedong says he's doing alright. He's currently (at the time of the phone interview with Fomos anyway) in Ulsan, staying at home. He's spending quality time with his parents and friends. Some time ago he went on a 2 days 1 night trip by himself. Now he's at home reading books and practicing on Bnet with his teammates. He asks his fans not to worry about him.
Fomos says they contacted Kespa and Jaedong is on the list of players who have declared their intention to attend tomorrow's (30th Sept) education seminar make-up session. So is Bisu, Hiya, Midas, Mind and Roro. Flash is on sick leave (recovering from surgery) so he's not attending.
Lomo and Anytime are not on the list as of 29th Sept. Now before anyone panics about this, just wait and see what Fomos or DES has to say about this tomorrow. There should be some further explanation on this issue.
As for other players who missed the initial seminar, Fomos didn't specify whether they're attending or not so we'll just have to wait for media articles/pictures tomorrow.
http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=120519&db=issue&cate=&page=1&field=&kwrd=
http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=120522&db=interview&cate=&page=1&field=&kwrd=
Brief summary of some Oz related news:
Basically Jaedong says he's doing alright. He's currently (at the time of the phone interview with Fomos anyway) in Ulsan, staying at home. He's spending quality time with his parents and friends. Some time ago he went on a 2 days 1 night trip by himself. Now he's at home reading books and practicing on Bnet with his teammates. He asks his fans not to worry about him.
Fomos says they contacted Kespa and Jaedong is on the list of players who have declared their intention to attend tomorrow's (30th Sept) education seminar make-up session. So is Bisu, Hiya, Midas, Mind and Roro. Flash is on sick leave (recovering from surgery) so he's not attending.
Lomo and Anytime are not on the list as of 29th Sept. Now before anyone panics about this, just wait and see what Fomos or DES has to say about this tomorrow. There should be some further explanation on this issue.
As for other players who missed the initial seminar, Fomos didn't specify whether they're attending or not so we'll just have to wait for media articles/pictures tomorrow.
http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=120519&db=issue&cate=&page=1&field=&kwrd=
http://www.fomos.kr/board/board.php?mode=read&keyno=120522&db=interview&cate=&page=1&field=&kwrd=
Fomos confirmed that one more team except Wemade Fox and MBCGame(confirmed) is going to disband.
It is most likely going to be a low to middle performing team.
However, large corporations sponsored teams are not affected.
Source: http://news.naver.com/sports/index.nhn?category=e_sports&ctg=news&mod=read&office_id=236&article_id=0000052417&date=20110824&page=1
Update:
MBC Hero and Hwaseung OZ are confirmed to disband. Although two teams havent officially annouce the disbandment, they have handed their teams to Kespa. Hwaseung OZ and MBC Hero are keeping their practice house untill september while Kespa is looking for sponsors for three teams including Wemade Fox, Hawseung OZ, and MBC Hero.
The reasoning behind the disbandment for MBC Hero is that MBCGame( the channel) is switching from a gaming channel to a music channel. On the other hand, the reason that Hwaseung OZ disbands is that they are trying to devote more to 'doSports'(regular sports). Actually, Hwaseung is sponsoring many other sport teams such as tennis team, running team, basketball team, and etc.
Right now, Kespa needs to find three sponsor for these three teams. It wouldn't be easy for sure. However, if the Esport in Korean can go through crisis like this, Esport in Korea will go further and have a brighter future.
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In addition, talk about Flash destroying Broodwar.
When Flash won the GomTV Starleague, GomTV stopped broadcasting Broodwar.
When Flash won the WCG, WCG banned Broodwar.
When Flash won the SPL for the first time, Estro and Sparkz both disbanded.
When Flash won the Golden Badge, MBCGame decided to switch to a music channel.
When Flash won the SPL again defeating SKT, Wemade Fox, Hwaseung OZ, and MBCGame all disbanded.
When Flash won the GomTV Starleague, GomTV stopped broadcasting Broodwar.
When Flash won the WCG, WCG banned Broodwar.
When Flash won the SPL for the first time, Estro and Sparkz both disbanded.
When Flash won the Golden Badge, MBCGame decided to switch to a music channel.
When Flash won the SPL again defeating SKT, Wemade Fox, Hwaseung OZ, and MBCGame all disbanded.
i am going to cry in a corner too now T_T
