Flash: I should get some rest (from Ace matches)
Q: Feelings on this win?
A: Even though we lost the first match of the season, we’re still happy about taking 2 wins in a row; we will work hard to continue this momentum
Q: Many people are concerned about your Ace match losing streak.
A: I should get some rest (from ACE matches), the opponents always sends a sniper against me, because Stats’s PvT is strong, so coach decided to send him for Ace.
Q: Still couldn’t end your Ace match losing streak, do you feel regret.
A: Yes it is unfortunate, but there are 54 matches and we’ve only played 3, I will have chances to play Ace when the time is right.
Q: You said to Stats, “My mentality is just like that”.
A: Only now Stats says he understands my mentality, so I just said that sentence (lol). There is less pressure playing the Ace match following 1 win, but the pressure is indescribably high following 1 loss.
Q: Watching teammates play and playing yourself, which is more nerve racking?
A: I get more passionate when cheering on teammates. Stats played well today, but he was even better in practice. Baby is a strong player, he almost turned the favour, but Stats was quick to control the pace of the game and eventually took the match.
Q: This season less people are saying KT is a one man team.
A: Action is a huge addition to our team strength, so if we were to lose, we would lose at the Ace match. We are confident enough to say that we will win matches if they do not go to Ace. Because I am currently guaranteed to lose in Ace, I don’t know when is the time for me to break out of the Ace match slump. I don’t need to play Ace matches right now, we have many teammates who are suitable to play, and this gives me comfort.
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Q: Next match is against ACE, who 4-0’ed MBC.
A: I never though ACE was weak. They are very resilient, but we cannot relax, I believe we will do well.
A: I never though ACE was weak. They are very resilient, but we cannot relax, I believe we will do well.
Q: Any last words?
A: Last season we were PL grand champions, I also took many first places, if I keep up my hard work, I believe we can easily defeat other teams. I hope everyone works hard; we end the first round in first place.
Stats: Flash is really a great player.
Q: Feelings after Ace match win?
A: I’m very happy after my win, but my condition is a lot worse than in practice, didn’t feel much even after winning. But I’m satisfied that our team took the win.
Q: Protoss was having a hard time today.
A: I watched Tempest hyung and Violet hyung lose consecutively; I also had the mentality that we Protoss are strong, but I also lost. We were hoping forGG hyung could win, and he did, so I had a chance to play Ace.
Q: What were you feeling when you knew you were going to play Ace?
A: I think it is a huge opportunity. It would be even better if I won 5th set and Ace, but just winning the Ace match is pretty good for me already.
Q: You said now you understand Flash?
A: Stats: I didn’t know preparing for 2 matches was this difficult. I now know why Flash is so great.
Flash: But still there is only one Stats, so I like you (lol).
Q: Ace match was delayed due to technical difficulties.
A: I was nervous when the game was suddenly paused. This is the first time I was in this situation; I thought we were continuing after a short pause, I didn’t think it would take this long. It made me even more nervous. Even though I was telling myself not to be nervous, I still couldn’t control myself (lol).
Q: You used carriers in the Ace match.
A: All Protoss player can micro carriers well, my carrier micro today was mediocre. I would prepare even better if I get more chances, I want to show everyone perfect carrier micro.
Q: This season you lost 2 PvZ in a row.
A: To be honest I wanted to switch to Terran at the beginning of the season (lol). PvZ is just too hard. Watching Tempest and Violet win against zerg, and I couldn’t, makes me very frustrated. I had better game sense on PvZ last season, but it was all gone this season, I can’t find that sense anymore.
Q: Any last words?
A: I want to thank the coaches for trusting me, practice partners that helped me prepare. Especially my Protoss teammates who supported me in hard times, and hot coach.