• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EST 20:58
CET 02:58
KST 10:58
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
TL.net Map Contest #21: Winners3Intel X Team Liquid Seoul event: Showmatches and Meet the Pros10[ASL20] Finals Preview: Arrival13TL.net Map Contest #21: Voting12[ASL20] Ro4 Preview: Descent11
Community News
Starcraft, SC2, HoTS, WC3, returning to Blizzcon!21$5,000+ WardiTV 2025 Championship5[BSL21] RO32 Group Stage3Weekly Cups (Oct 26-Nov 2): Liquid, Clem, Solar win; LAN in Philly2Weekly Cups (Oct 20-26): MaxPax, Clem, Creator win9
StarCraft 2
General
Starcraft, SC2, HoTS, WC3, returning to Blizzcon! TL.net Map Contest #21: Winners RotterdaM "Serral is the GOAT, and it's not close" Weekly Cups (Oct 20-26): MaxPax, Clem, Creator win 5.0.15 Patch Balance Hotfix (2025-10-8)
Tourneys
Constellation Cup - Main Event - Stellar Fest $5,000+ WardiTV 2025 Championship Merivale 8 Open - LAN - Stellar Fest Sea Duckling Open (Global, Bronze-Diamond) $3,500 WardiTV Korean Royale S4
Strategy
Custom Maps
Map Editor closed ?
External Content
Mutation # 498 Wheel of Misfortune|Cradle of Death Mutation # 497 Battle Haredened Mutation # 496 Endless Infection Mutation # 495 Rest In Peace
Brood War
General
BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ SnOw's ASL S20 Finals Review [BSL21] RO32 Group Stage Practice Partners (Official) [ASL20] Ask the mapmakers — Drop your questions
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues [BSL21] RO32 Group B - Sunday 21:00 CET [BSL21] RO32 Group A - Saturday 21:00 CET BSL21 Open Qualifiers Week & CONFIRM PARTICIPATION
Strategy
Current Meta How to stay on top of macro? PvZ map balance Soma's 9 hatch build from ASL Game 2
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Dawn of War IV Nintendo Switch Thread ZeroSpace Megathread General RTS Discussion Thread
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread SPIRED by.ASL Mafia {211640}
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine YouTube Thread Dating: How's your luck?
Fan Clubs
White-Ra Fan Club The herO Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
Anime Discussion Thread Movie Discussion! [Manga] One Piece Korean Music Discussion Series you have seen recently...
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread NBA General Discussion MLB/Baseball 2023 TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023 Formula 1 Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
SC2 Client Relocalization [Change SC2 Language] Linksys AE2500 USB WIFI keeps disconnecting Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List Recent Gifted Posts
Blogs
Saturation point
Uldridge
DnB/metal remix FFO Mick Go…
ImbaTosS
Why we need SC3
Hildegard
Career Paths and Skills for …
TrAiDoS
Reality "theory" prov…
perfectspheres
Our Last Hope in th…
KrillinFromwales
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1665 users

[Translation] ForGG to KTF Interview

Forum Index > BW General
74 CommentsPost a Reply
1 2 3 4 Next All
Carnivorous Sheep
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Baa?21244 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-03-14 01:54:08
March 13 2009 22:20 GMT
#1
[image loading]


Telephone interview with ForGG:

“I have some regrets, but I’m very happy to join KTF.”


You changed teams to KTF.
-When I first heard it, I was going to reject it. But then after hearing KTF talk about the specifics and learning that they’ve had their eye on me for a few months, I considered a bit and decided that changing teams is, for me, a very good choice, so…

Thoughts on joining KTF?
-KTF is a very famous team, I’m very glad to be able to join, but I’m also kind of sad when thinking about the past 3 years that I’ve spent with Oz…

Did you talk to any of your former teammates about this after the news came out?
-Right after Fomos posted the news, I got some phone calls from my former teammates. They were very surprised, guess they didn’t know…

Thoughts on playing for KTF very soon?
-I’m in a new environment now, so I’ll make a new beginning. KTF chose me, and to me, KTF is a new team, so I need to get some results.

Thoughts on adjusting to a new team?
-I will work hard to adjust fast. I’m very friendly with Flash, and I’ve known FireFist hyung for a long time now.

Anything to say to the fans?
-I’m sure the fans will be very surprised for this. Overall, I don’t think there will be too many people who’ll be too unhappy about me switching teams. I’ll continue to work hard.

PS Assorted articles have mentioned how ForGG and Oz’s Coach Cho have a strained relationship. Once, Coach Cho said something along the lines of “ForGG needs to perform better…” in an interview, and gave ForGG a warning during practice. After that, ForGG didn’t play much. The last time he played was on February 11th against ACE. Regarding this, fans have asked Coach Cho whether or not there are any issues before, but the coach said that there aren’t any issues, and also said that ForGG will not be transferred to another team…

---

Translated from Chinese at http://www.playsc.com/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=145667&extra=page=1
Facebook Twitter Reddit
TranslatorBaa!
o3.power91
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Bahrain5288 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-03-13 22:25:44
March 13 2009 22:24 GMT
#2
Did you talk to any of your former teammates about this after the news came out?
-Right after Fomos posted the news, I got some phone calls from my former teammates. They were very surprised, guess they didn’t know…

LMFAO

ForGG fighting!!!
Personally I'm happy he switched to KTF. Hopefully Flash will teach him how to fix his TvP
disciple
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
9070 Posts
March 13 2009 22:26 GMT
#3
Thanks a lot mate ! Awesome translation as always

I really think forGG will have a hard time fitting into the new team, it will take some time to say at least. I wish him best of luck no matter where he goes cause he is one of the exciting terrans to watch
Administrator"I'm a big deal." - ixmike88
lokiM
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States3407 Posts
March 13 2009 22:27 GMT
#4
firefish? lolzolzololz
You can't fight the feeling.
Carnivorous Sheep
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Baa?21244 Posts
March 13 2009 22:28 GMT
#5
On March 14 2009 07:27 lokiM wrote:
firefish? lolzolzololz


Whatchu talkin' 'bout, fool?
TranslatorBaa!
Lebesgue
Profile Joined October 2008
4542 Posts
March 13 2009 23:06 GMT
#6
Thanks for the translation!

But the interview is weird. He shows signs neither of excitement nor regret because of the move. Also says nothing about consulting with anyone, including coaching staff and his team-mates, And the fact that none of his team-mates knew about it is also kind of weird for me.

It seems that there must have been an issue between him and coaches...
JIJIyO
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Canada1957 Posts
March 13 2009 23:06 GMT
#7
Coach Cho askljhtoqwht. Dammit he makes me angry sometimes. First Anytime now Forgg. Jaedong is probably next if he doesn't perform well -_-
KT_Violet
Ra.Xor.2
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States1784 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-03-13 23:26:08
March 13 2009 23:12 GMT
#8
Coach Cho is nowhere near as bad as (Z)H.O.T-Forever
#1 Flash Fan
Deleted User 31060
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
3788 Posts
March 13 2009 23:19 GMT
#9
huh, after he beat coach cho's poster boy Jaedong, I guess I can see how they might have a strained relationship...

well, now we know who pushed forGG down that flight of stairs
Peaked at C- on ICCUP and proud of it! @Sunyveil
L0thar
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
987 Posts
March 13 2009 23:20 GMT
#10
One reason less to like Oz, one reason more to like KTF.

I hope ForGG will perform well in his new team...
baubo
Profile Joined September 2008
China3370 Posts
March 14 2009 00:16 GMT
#11
On March 14 2009 08:06 Lebesgue wrote:But the interview is weird. He shows signs neither of excitement nor regret because of the move. Also says nothing about consulting with anyone, including coaching staff and his team-mates, And the fact that none of his team-mates knew about it is also kind of weird for me.


In any sport, player movement generally involve no player knowledge beforehand. It just makes the whole ordeal more smooth and hurts chemistry less. This more or less applies to just regular companies. If your boss wants you fired, he's not going to openly ask your co-workers what they think of the idea.

I'm glad ForGG moved. I like him, and it really sucked that he's stuck behind Lomo and Hiya. But his relationship with the coach made it more understandable. Well, I guess when you're a teenager, eve being a starleague champion doesn't mean squat in front of the coach.
Meh
Calyx
Profile Joined January 2009
United States49 Posts
March 14 2009 00:33 GMT
#12
Darn, now KTF has a player that I like. I may have to start rooting for them.
Your mind has been transported back in time... and to Mars.
JWD
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States12607 Posts
March 14 2009 00:38 GMT
#13
Thanks Sheep! You're doing a good job with translations...I wonder what happened to MrHoon? o_O

Interesting note about his troubles with Coach Cho! I guess that might explain why fOrGG hasn't made any WL appearances lately. I think going to KTF was a great move for him, but I don't know whether KTF will get their money's worth (considering they might have bought a Protoss instead).
✌
RainmanMP
Profile Joined October 2007
United States1698 Posts
March 14 2009 00:43 GMT
#14
On March 14 2009 09:38 JWD wrote:
Thanks Sheep! You're doing a good job with translations...I wonder what happened to MrHoon? o_O

Interesting note about his troubles with Coach Cho! I guess that might explain why fOrGG hasn't made any WL appearances lately. I think going to KTF was a great move for him, but I don't know whether KTF will get their money's worth (considering they might have bought a Protoss instead).


Who could they have bought though?
이영호 FIGHTING! Die Hard KT Rolster and Flash fan.
Kinky
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States4126 Posts
March 14 2009 00:44 GMT
#15
Wow, that article makes Coach Cho sound like a dick :O
Maybe living with Flash will help ForGG in his next starleagues :D
Orbifold
Profile Joined September 2008
United States1922 Posts
March 14 2009 00:48 GMT
#16
On March 14 2009 09:44 Kinky wrote:
Wow, that article makes Coach Cho sound like a dick :O
Maybe living with Flash will help ForGG in his next starleagues :D


It's starting to sound like ForGG was pretty unhappy at Oz, so maybe this will be best for everyone.
Allow me to reintroduce myself...
Elyvilon
Profile Joined August 2008
United States13143 Posts
March 14 2009 01:26 GMT
#17
On March 14 2009 09:38 JWD wrote:
Thanks Sheep! You're doing a good job with translations...I wonder what happened to MrHoon? o_O

Interesting note about his troubles with Coach Cho! I guess that might explain why fOrGG hasn't made any WL appearances lately. I think going to KTF was a great move for him, but I don't know whether KTF will get their money's worth (considering they might have bought a Protoss instead).

Which Protoss could they have bought? There aren't any good ones that aren't attached to rich teams.
Liquipedia
miseiler
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States1389 Posts
March 14 2009 01:48 GMT
#18
I don't necessarily like forgg, but coach cho makes me sad.
"Jinro soo manly wearing only a T-Shirt while the Koreans freeze in their jackets" -- Double_O
"He's from Sweden, man. We have to fight polar bears on our way to school." -- Yusername
JWD
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States12607 Posts
March 14 2009 01:54 GMT
#19
On March 14 2009 10:26 Elyvilon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 14 2009 09:38 JWD wrote:
Thanks Sheep! You're doing a good job with translations...I wonder what happened to MrHoon? o_O

Interesting note about his troubles with Coach Cho! I guess that might explain why fOrGG hasn't made any WL appearances lately. I think going to KTF was a great move for him, but I don't know whether KTF will get their money's worth (considering they might have bought a Protoss instead).

Which Protoss could they have bought? There aren't any good ones that aren't attached to rich teams.


haji brought up this point in the Shine -> KTF thread, and here is my response:

On February 10 2009 05:45 JWD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 10 2009 05:28 thedeadhaji wrote:
Pple clamoring for a Protoss... what Toss worth getting is even remotely available?

CJ - Much/Movie - not a chance
eStro - Sangho/Tester - They wouldn't let go of Sangho, and Tester sucks more than Tempest
Lecaf - none
MBC - actually, come to think of it, they might be able to attract Pusan away considering his past salary troubles. But he's really the soul of the team, it'd be rough considering how attached players are to their teams in general.
Samsung - no one they'd let go of
T1 - like they'd give anyone to their rival.
STX - prolly wont let go of YJ considering their own Toss line is weak.
Wemade - who the hell woudl want rock. Pure is... I'd take Tempest atm
Woongjin - no one they'd let go of

all teams, I can only think of Pusan as even a remote candidate...


I think a young Protoss with some untapped talent could do well with KTF...it seems like Horang2, Tazza, and even guys like Bul_T have way more potential than any Protoss on the KTF roster.

I mean, let's face it: Shine is a backup player. He'll compete with Hery and SaiR to be KTF's second-best Terran. When you consider that's the role Shine will be playing, you realize that KTF wouldn't have to deal for any top-tier Protoss players to get a more valuable player than Shine. I think the problem boils down to: if KTF was going to deal for an unproven, second-tier player, why didn't they at least try for one in the race that they're most lacking?

Another angle to consider is that, while Shine probably won't mature very fast because he'll be competing with Flash for playtime, a young Protoss could really make a splash because he wouldn't have so much competition to get into the lineup.


Though fOrGG is certainly a more valuable acquisition than Shine because he will likely be a reliable player for KTF, many of the same arguments hold - KTF could easily have dealt for one or even two B-class Protosses with tons of potential.

Right now the map pool is pretty friendly for Terrans and Terrans have certainly been tearing up the WL, but that won't last forever. I just think that KTF is being pretty short-sighted and, if it's going to be spending money, should seriously consider improving what is obviously its weakest race. Just watch, when next PL features a bunch of Protoss-friendly maps KTF could be in huge trouble
✌
p4NDemik
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States13896 Posts
March 14 2009 01:56 GMT
#20
On March 14 2009 08:12 Ra.Xor.2 wrote:
Coach Cho is nowhere near as bad as (Z)H.O.T-Forever

How can you even compare these two? Coach Cho is the head coach of Hwaseung, whereas H.O.T is just a coach/instructor for the players. One calls all the shots, and another just advises and oversees how the zerg players on his team do.
Moderator
1 2 3 4 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Replay Cast
23:00
WardiTV Mondays #58
LiquipediaDiscussion
OSC
22:00
Masters Cup 150 Open Qual
davetesta86
Liquipedia
LAN Event
18:00
Day 3: Ursa 2v2, FFA
LiquipediaDiscussion
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
ProTech129
RuFF_SC2 129
NeuroSwarm 98
StarCraft: Brood War
Calm 5169
Artosis 791
Shuttle 526
NaDa 60
League of Legends
Cuddl3bear5
Other Games
tarik_tv11907
summit1g8070
Day[9].tv562
JimRising 304
C9.Mang0256
FrodaN177
ViBE166
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick569
Counter-Strike
PGL130
Other Games
BasetradeTV87
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 13 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
Dota 2
• masondota21714
Other Games
• Day9tv562
• Scarra546
Upcoming Events
OSC
10h 2m
LAN Event
13h 2m
Korean StarCraft League
1d 1h
CranKy Ducklings
1d 8h
LAN Event
1d 13h
IPSL
1d 16h
dxtr13 vs OldBoy
Napoleon vs Doodle
BSL 21
1d 18h
Gosudark vs Kyrie
Gypsy vs Sterling
UltrA vs Radley
Dandy vs Ptak
Replay Cast
1d 21h
Sparkling Tuna Cup
2 days
WardiTV Korean Royale
2 days
[ Show More ]
LAN Event
2 days
IPSL
2 days
JDConan vs WIZARD
WolFix vs Cross
BSL 21
2 days
spx vs rasowy
HBO vs KameZerg
Cross vs Razz
dxtr13 vs ZZZero
Replay Cast
3 days
Wardi Open
3 days
WardiTV Korean Royale
4 days
Replay Cast
5 days
Kung Fu Cup
5 days
Classic vs Solar
herO vs Cure
Reynor vs GuMiho
ByuN vs ShoWTimE
Tenacious Turtle Tussle
5 days
The PondCast
6 days
RSL Revival
6 days
Solar vs Zoun
MaxPax vs Bunny
Kung Fu Cup
6 days
WardiTV Korean Royale
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

BSL 21 Points
SC4ALL: StarCraft II
Eternal Conflict S1

Ongoing

C-Race Season 1
IPSL Winter 2025-26
KCM Race Survival 2025 Season 4
SOOP Univ League 2025
YSL S2
Stellar Fest: Constellation Cup
IEM Chengdu 2025
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
Thunderpick World Champ.
CS Asia Championships 2025
ESL Pro League S22
StarSeries Fall 2025
FISSURE Playground #2
BLAST Open Fall 2025
BLAST Open Fall Qual

Upcoming

BSL Season 21
SLON Tour Season 2
BSL 21 Non-Korean Championship
Acropolis #4
IPSL Spring 2026
HSC XXVIII
RSL Offline Finals
WardiTV 2025
RSL Revival: Season 3
META Madness #9
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026: Closed Qualifier
eXTREMESLAND 2025
ESL Impact League Season 8
SL Budapest Major 2025
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.