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Name: 최재원 (Choi Jae Won) Race: Protoss
Birthday: August 29, 1989 ..
Country: South Korea ..
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On October 11 2013 02:04 AxCranK wrote:
Long time no see! I'm still so much thankful you guys are still supporting me :D
Long time no see! I'm still so much thankful you guys are still supporting me :D
On May 05 2012 22:47 AxCranK wrote:
surprise!
surprise!
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10th Aug 2012
29th Aug 2012
16th Oct 2015
1st May 2016
Hello. I'm CranK
Hello.
I'm crank. I write a post. because I appreciate for reddit. First of all,I am not good at English. but don't worry. my translate ability is better than google translator. :D sometimes i thought. do i deserve about supporting, cheering?. I am not high level of progamer and famous. just I am progamer to live in small country. so I surprised about cheering and supporting. recently, I lost my passion and my mind of job. but your give me the reason for keep going. when I receive suggestion about going to MLG, I don't think to get good result. at least, I'm not top player, to my mind. I'll practice many game to be a top player In future. It's not humble. just objectivity. so I thought about my responsibility. so I feel a strong sense of responsibility about supporting. I thought. All I can do is practice. and show my game. Although I will not get good result, I must practice very hard for my fans, me. Thank you for read. Thank you for everything. Thank google translator and English dictionary. :D
p.s : my speak skill is no better than write skill. see you at Raleigh
Hello.
I'm crank. I write a post. because I appreciate for reddit. First of all,I am not good at English. but don't worry. my translate ability is better than google translator. :D sometimes i thought. do i deserve about supporting, cheering?. I am not high level of progamer and famous. just I am progamer to live in small country. so I surprised about cheering and supporting. recently, I lost my passion and my mind of job. but your give me the reason for keep going. when I receive suggestion about going to MLG, I don't think to get good result. at least, I'm not top player, to my mind. I'll practice many game to be a top player In future. It's not humble. just objectivity. so I thought about my responsibility. so I feel a strong sense of responsibility about supporting. I thought. All I can do is practice. and show my game. Although I will not get good result, I must practice very hard for my fans, me. Thank you for read. Thank you for everything. Thank google translator and English dictionary. :D
p.s : my speak skill is no better than write skill. see you at Raleigh
29th Aug 2012
Hi again, I'm CranK
I arrived safely, thanks to Genna and John. This trip become most important and good experience for my life. this is so hard, but I miss. Although I haven't received high prize, I received good experience and good person better than money and prize. I'm very glad. once more, I knew I wasn't alone. I realized. If I live so hard I will receive chance. I met many people who loud cheer for me. but I can't talk more because I don't have good english speaking ability. I felt bad about that.
please understand. I can't express my mind. however I'm better than google translate. isn't it? :D I will keep trying my best for my life. I want to say that. To reddit, thank about save me from hell. To depetrify, thank about post and help. To my personal translator in mlg, I miss in korea.a sophie. To John and Genna, I appreciate support and show their mind. And again, If they don't help me, I don't exist in present day.
p.s : The reason why I received break-out prize is your cheer. not my effort. p.s 2 : I'm very lucky guy.
I arrived safely, thanks to Genna and John. This trip become most important and good experience for my life. this is so hard, but I miss. Although I haven't received high prize, I received good experience and good person better than money and prize. I'm very glad. once more, I knew I wasn't alone. I realized. If I live so hard I will receive chance. I met many people who loud cheer for me. but I can't talk more because I don't have good english speaking ability. I felt bad about that.
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p.s : The reason why I received break-out prize is your cheer. not my effort. p.s 2 : I'm very lucky guy.
16th Oct 2015
Thank you Axiom
It's been long time since I wrote a long post.
Actually, I am the one who writes long posts often as a Korean SC2 pro, but I felt shame to do it since I've performed bad as a pro and as a coach since Axiom has performed badly.
In 2015, Axiom and I decided that I take a break from competing tournament and support the team and stream to communicate with fans and show our sponsors to fans.
As you know, Axiom has performed really bad in 2015. Ryung, Impact (when he was in Axiom), Heart qualified GSL, SpoTV but they all lost at high round. I always tried to go to venue with them to support, coach them but it didn't work either.
That makes me sad more since we decide to disband.
Speaking of Axiom's poor performance, we are so bad in 2015. But John and Genna always try to make ideas to continue Axiom and find a way to support their players. Even after John talk to me on skype about his condition, they still worried about us...
They are just too good to us.
As some of you may know, I was the one who was dying and retiring after leaving SlayerS. I can't imagine I could get support, love by fans, and live happily like this if John and Genna didn't help me. I already haven't competed tournament at all, but I wanna announce today I'll completely retire as a SC2 pro. From now on, I'll focus on only caring Axiom until everybody move to their place and find a new team to continue their career.
After everything is done, I may stream until I find another job or other job in eSports. I'm not popular and big streamer but I'll keep it up to support my wife and the family that my best friends John and Genna made. Showing John and Genna all Axiom members are doing well after Axiom disbands is our job to make them relief. I want to thank to ppl who has been cheering, supporting for Axiom and also really sorry that we haven't made good result lately. I really hope everybody will cheer for John and his family to stay stronger.
Thank you and Axiom Fighting
P.S 1: Thanks for reading this. I know you guys might not care of me anymore but I just wanna tell you guys personally too since you guys made me meet John.
P.S 2: As some of you may know, I've streamed for 5 days to earn money for Blizzcon trip. I decide to not go there and send only Olimoley since I have to/want to care of end of the Axiom and I don't think I can enjoy with people and smile in front of people at Blizzcon since the biggest part of my life is disappearing. Since I decided to not go there, I'll refund every donation that I got from you guys for Blizzcon trip. I really appreciate how you guys support me.
P.S 3: If you're interested in Ryung or Heart as a SC2 pro for your team, please contact me or Axiom eSports.
It's been long time since I wrote a long post.
Actually, I am the one who writes long posts often as a Korean SC2 pro, but I felt shame to do it since I've performed bad as a pro and as a coach since Axiom has performed badly.
In 2015, Axiom and I decided that I take a break from competing tournament and support the team and stream to communicate with fans and show our sponsors to fans.
As you know, Axiom has performed really bad in 2015. Ryung, Impact (when he was in Axiom), Heart qualified GSL, SpoTV but they all lost at high round. I always tried to go to venue with them to support, coach them but it didn't work either.
That makes me sad more since we decide to disband.
Speaking of Axiom's poor performance, we are so bad in 2015. But John and Genna always try to make ideas to continue Axiom and find a way to support their players. Even after John talk to me on skype about his condition, they still worried about us...
They are just too good to us.
As some of you may know, I was the one who was dying and retiring after leaving SlayerS. I can't imagine I could get support, love by fans, and live happily like this if John and Genna didn't help me. I already haven't competed tournament at all, but I wanna announce today I'll completely retire as a SC2 pro. From now on, I'll focus on only caring Axiom until everybody move to their place and find a new team to continue their career.
After everything is done, I may stream until I find another job or other job in eSports. I'm not popular and big streamer but I'll keep it up to support my wife and the family that my best friends John and Genna made. Showing John and Genna all Axiom members are doing well after Axiom disbands is our job to make them relief. I want to thank to ppl who has been cheering, supporting for Axiom and also really sorry that we haven't made good result lately. I really hope everybody will cheer for John and his family to stay stronger.
Thank you and Axiom Fighting
P.S 1: Thanks for reading this. I know you guys might not care of me anymore but I just wanna tell you guys personally too since you guys made me meet John.
P.S 2: As some of you may know, I've streamed for 5 days to earn money for Blizzcon trip. I decide to not go there and send only Olimoley since I have to/want to care of end of the Axiom and I don't think I can enjoy with people and smile in front of people at Blizzcon since the biggest part of my life is disappearing. Since I decided to not go there, I'll refund every donation that I got from you guys for Blizzcon trip. I really appreciate how you guys support me.
P.S 3: If you're interested in Ryung or Heart as a SC2 pro for your team, please contact me or Axiom eSports.
1st May 2016
reddit Starcraft ruined my life
Kappa
Hello, this is Crank.
I know that I'm not a progamer anymore and many of you guys don't even know about me.
But I really wanna write something to you guys.
I had my wedding in TX yesterday.
If I didn't go to MLG as Axiom player, I could never meet Olimoley.
If John and Genna didn't start Axiom, there was no those chance for me at all.
If reddit didn't notice me in the first place, John and Genna might not know about me at that time at all.
I know that reddit Starcraft also ppl who likes to troll or harass ppl, but who cares?
reddit Starcraft will be always remembered by me the website which gave me the biggest opportunity of my life.
Thank you reddit guys for giving me this chance.
P.S: Thank you Rifkin, Zombiegrub, Ravi and rikapi for attending wedding. It was great to have friends like you guys.
P.S 2: Thank you John and Genna for everything. It was difficult to not cry by your speech.
P.S 3: Thank you Olimoley who left me today to hang out at outside while I was cleaning wedding stuff in the house. REAL MARRIAGE.
http://imgur.com/a/ShpZ1
Kappa
Hello, this is Crank.
I know that I'm not a progamer anymore and many of you guys don't even know about me.
But I really wanna write something to you guys.
I had my wedding in TX yesterday.
If I didn't go to MLG as Axiom player, I could never meet Olimoley.
If John and Genna didn't start Axiom, there was no those chance for me at all.
If reddit didn't notice me in the first place, John and Genna might not know about me at that time at all.
I know that reddit Starcraft also ppl who likes to troll or harass ppl, but who cares?
reddit Starcraft will be always remembered by me the website which gave me the biggest opportunity of my life.
Thank you reddit guys for giving me this chance.
P.S: Thank you Rifkin, Zombiegrub, Ravi and rikapi for attending wedding. It was great to have friends like you guys.
P.S 2: Thank you John and Genna for everything. It was difficult to not cry by your speech.
P.S 3: Thank you Olimoley who left me today to hang out at outside while I was cleaning wedding stuff in the house. REAL MARRIAGE.
http://imgur.com/a/ShpZ1
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Team Achievements
2014
Acer Team Story Cup S3 - 4th
2013
2013 GSTL S1 - 3rd
2013 GSTL S2 - 1st
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Awards
2014 Blizzard Stream Awards
3rd - Favorite StarCraft II Individual Streamer
2013 GSTL S2 All Star
Best Coach
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MLG Pro Circuit 2012
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2015
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2015
14 Apr 2015
Streamer of the Week: Axiom CranK, The High Fiver
by Neuro of The Weekly All-in
2013
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30 Sep 2013
CranK: "I don't really care about being a winner. I just want to leave my name in eSports."
by Olimoley of Axiom eSports
2 Jun 2013
Axiom CranK at WCS America Premier League Finals
by Thomas Shifrer of ESFI
1 Jun 2013
Crank: "I Can Take This Whole Competition"
by MLG at 2013 WCS Season 1 America
22 May 2013
Crank WCS AM Ro16
by teamliquid.net at 2013 WCS Season 1 America
16 May 2013
WCS America mini-interview with Ryung, Alicia, and CranK
by Olimoley of Axiom eSports
5 Apr 2013
2013 GSTL Season 1 Group Stage Axiom-Acer vs LG-IM Winner
by WaxAngel of teamliquid.net
CranK: "I don't really care about being a winner. I just want to leave my name in eSports."
by Olimoley of Axiom eSports
2 Jun 2013
Axiom CranK at WCS America Premier League Finals
by Thomas Shifrer of ESFI
1 Jun 2013
Crank: "I Can Take This Whole Competition"
by MLG at 2013 WCS Season 1 America
22 May 2013
Crank WCS AM Ro16
by teamliquid.net at 2013 WCS Season 1 America
16 May 2013
WCS America mini-interview with Ryung, Alicia, and CranK
by Olimoley of Axiom eSports
5 Apr 2013
2013 GSTL Season 1 Group Stage Axiom-Acer vs LG-IM Winner
by WaxAngel of teamliquid.net
2012
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31 Aug 2012
CranK Says The Fans Saved Him From Quitting eSports
by Slasher of GameSpot
28 Aug 2012
CranK Interview: Backstory & Rise to Power - StarCraft 2
by Steve "Lelldorianx" Burke of Gamers Nexus
26 Aug 2012
CranK Talks About His Undefeated Streak And Gratefulness To The Fans
by Slasher of GameSpot
1 Jun 2012
Interview with Slayers Crank: "carriers are really strong when your army composition is ready"
by Ingebrigtsen of Team Dignitas
28 May 2012
2012 GSL S3 Code A Qualifiers
by ThisisGame (translated by storywriter)
CranK Says The Fans Saved Him From Quitting eSports
by Slasher of GameSpot
28 Aug 2012
CranK Interview: Backstory & Rise to Power - StarCraft 2
by Steve "Lelldorianx" Burke of Gamers Nexus
26 Aug 2012
CranK Talks About His Undefeated Streak And Gratefulness To The Fans
by Slasher of GameSpot
1 Jun 2012
Interview with Slayers Crank: "carriers are really strong when your army composition is ready"
by Ingebrigtsen of Team Dignitas
28 May 2012
2012 GSL S3 Code A Qualifiers
by ThisisGame (translated by storywriter)
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