HyralGambit Profile Joined February 2014 2439 Posts Last Edited: 2014-10-07 20:04:36 #1



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I saw Bisu talking about Soulkey on his stream just now while viewing the recent news about SKT1. Apparently, Soulkey was found on PianO's stream a few days ago (can someone look through PianO's stream VODs and confirm this?).



If this is the case, Soulkey could be one of the 5 mystery Zergs confirmed for the upcoming



Can someone with more insider knowledge confirm this? Can someone with access to Afreeca ask either PianO, ZerO or free if they heard anything from their former teammate?



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Soulkey is streaming Brood War: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/brood-war/468701-soulkey-is-streaming-brood-war ---I saw Bisu talking about Soulkey on his stream just now while viewing the recent news about SKT1. Apparently, Soulkey was found on PianO's stream a few days ago (can someone look through PianO's stream VODs and confirm this?).If this is the case, Soulkey could be one of the 5 mystery Zergs confirmed for the upcoming $86,000+ prizepool LoveTV Starleague 3 , the biggest Korean Brood War league hosted in the post-televised history of the game.Can someone with more insider knowledge confirm this? Can someone with access to Afreeca ask either PianO, ZerO or free if they heard anything from their former teammate?Edit: On September 25 2014 18:48 Talionis wrote:

I posted about BravO and Soulkey leaving a week or two ago. I don't know if it's still happening, but the rumours back then said that Soulkey would start streaming on afreeca.



On September 26 2014 14:49 N.geNuity wrote:

credit where credit is due:



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On September 25 2014 19:18 Seeker wrote:

On September 25 2014 17:46 Penev wrote:

When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up

Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however, Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however,





the article says soulkey is taking a break or something



so I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca credit where credit is due:the article says soulkey is taking a break or somethingso I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca



On September 26 2014 15:37 Stratos wrote:

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On September 26 2014 14:49 N.geNuity wrote:

credit where credit is due:



On September 25 2014 19:18 Seeker wrote:

On September 25 2014 17:46 Penev wrote:

When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up

Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however, Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however,





the article says soulkey is taking a break or something



so I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca credit where credit is due:the article says soulkey is taking a break or somethingso I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca

To quote that friend: "Sooner or later, you'll see Soulkey on Afreeca" and also said that "he wouldn't continue as an SC2 progamer". And "while some SKT1 pros are leaving and looking to join foreign teams, I'm guessing Soulkey isn't." To quote that friend: "Sooner or later, you'll see Soulkey on Afreeca" and also said that "he wouldn't continue as an SC2 progamer". And "while some SKT1 pros are leaving and looking to join foreign teams, I'm guessing Soulkey isn't." Passion overcomes corporate stupidity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX9hbbA-WP4#t=4h2m

Epoxide Profile Blog Joined March 2011 Magic Woods 9048 Posts #2 I have no insight but that seems pretty unlikely. Isn't he one of the top performers in SC2? Liquipedia Souma: EU MM is just Russian Roulette. Literally.

Gamegene Profile Blog Joined June 2011 United States 8300 Posts #3 that'd be kind of sad considering he was one of the younger rookies to break out.



he's had a bad year in SC2 for 2014 :< Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.

N.geNuity Profile Blog Joined July 2009 United States 5028 Posts Last Edited: 2014-09-26 05:44:36 #4



Just nowadays there is a lot more money in other areas rather than just be the #2 or #3 slot on a proleague team and get your salary



anyways, we'll just have to wait on this one





I think that there wasn't an announcement he was searching for other teams might be a bit more telling (quick edit: almost all the other recent team shuffle players immediately announced searching for another team, etc etc. The google translate of the



He was born 1991 so he may be doing a "retire -> spend a few months off -> military" type of deal



ofc, some of the afreeca streamers were following that plan and a "Few months off" is turning into years and years before going to the military :p nah he had a decent year (actually more than decent) as he made at least ro16 all three gsls and performed stabley in proleague. Recent results in proleague is a string of losses on liquipedia though. But SKT got 2nd so by any good measure that is a solid yearJust nowadays there is a lot more money in other areas rather than just be the #2 or #3 slot on a proleague team and get your salaryanyways, we'll just have to wait on this oneI think that there wasn't an announcement he was searching for other teams might be a bit more telling (quick edit: almost all the other recent team shuffle players immediately announced searching for another team, etc etc. The google translate of the dailyesports article of course is not helpful at all and sc2 people havent translated it. The DES article does say 아프리카TV though (Afreeca TV), but I think it isn't directly related to soulkey).He was born 1991 so he may be doing a "retire -> spend a few months off -> military" type of dealofc, some of the afreeca streamers were following that plan and a "Few months off" is turning into years and years before going to the military :p iu, seungah, yura, taeyeon, hyosung, lizzy, suji, sojin, jia, ji eun, eunji, soya, younha, jiyeon, fiestar, sinb, jung myung hoon godtier. BW FOREVERR

N.geNuity Profile Blog Joined July 2009 United States 5028 Posts #5



On September 25 2014 19:18 Seeker wrote:

Show nested quote +

On September 25 2014 17:46 Penev wrote:

When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up

Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however, Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however,





the article says soulkey is taking a break or something



so I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca credit where credit is due:the article says soulkey is taking a break or somethingso I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca iu, seungah, yura, taeyeon, hyosung, lizzy, suji, sojin, jia, ji eun, eunji, soya, younha, jiyeon, fiestar, sinb, jung myung hoon godtier. BW FOREVERR

HyralGambit Profile Joined February 2014 2439 Posts #6



I also found this:



Nice find N.geNuity.I also found this: On September 25 2014 18:48 Talionis wrote:

I posted about BravO and Soulkey leaving a week or two ago. I don't know if it's still happening, but the rumours back then said that Soulkey would start streaming on afreeca. Passion overcomes corporate stupidity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX9hbbA-WP4#t=4h2m

Pontius Pirate Profile Blog Joined August 2013 United States 1556 Posts #7 Hell, if I was in his position, I'd totally take a brief break to play in such a remunerative tournament. "I had to close the door so my parents wouldn't judge me." - ZombieGrub during the ShitfaceTradeTV stream

Stratos Profile Blog Joined July 2010 Czech Republic 6104 Posts #8 On September 26 2014 14:49 N.geNuity wrote:

credit where credit is due:



Show nested quote +

On September 25 2014 19:18 Seeker wrote:

On September 25 2014 17:46 Penev wrote:

When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up

Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however, Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however,





the article says soulkey is taking a break or something



so I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca credit where credit is due:the article says soulkey is taking a break or somethingso I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca

To quote that friend: "Sooner or later, you'll see Soulkey on Afreeca" and also said that "he wouldn't continue as an SC2 progamer". And "while some SKT1 pros are leaving and looking to join foreign teams, I'm guessing Soulkey isn't." To quote that friend: "Sooner or later, you'll see Soulkey on Afreeca" and also said that "he wouldn't continue as an SC2 progamer". And "while some SKT1 pros are leaving and looking to join foreign teams, I'm guessing Soulkey isn't." En Taro Violet

[sc1f]eonzerg Profile Blog Joined February 2010 Belgium 5927 Posts #9 wow man i think he lost all his motivation then,not long ago he was the best zerg player of the world and he is so sick at sc2 ,im not sure this is the right answer for him(bw) i dont think he was top level like zero effort jd hydra etc,more like a stx hero type b ggaemo level.

[sc1f]eonzerg Profile Blog Joined February 2010 Belgium 5927 Posts #10

and before someone look his ml and tell me he won flash,look the game ,,,



even stratos offracing could won that aswell even stratos offracing could won that aswell

BigFan Profile Blog Joined December 2010 TLADT 24439 Posts Last Edited: 2014-09-26 07:01:07 #11



On September 26 2014 15:37 Stratos wrote:

Show nested quote +

On September 26 2014 14:49 N.geNuity wrote:

credit where credit is due:



On September 25 2014 19:18 Seeker wrote:

On September 25 2014 17:46 Penev wrote:

When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up When I google translate the Soulkey link the word "retired" actually comes up

Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however, Soulkey's friend is a retired gamer. He gave a statement about Soulkey leaving SC2 and streaming on Afreeca TV. This is an unconfirmed rumor however,





the article says soulkey is taking a break or something



so I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca credit where credit is due:the article says soulkey is taking a break or somethingso I guess there have been korean rumours for a little while soulkey might be going to stream on afreeca

To quote that friend: "Sooner or later, you'll see Soulkey on Afreeca" and also said that "he wouldn't continue as an SC2 progamer". And "while some SKT1 pros are leaving and looking to join foreign teams, I'm guessing Soulkey isn't." To quote that friend: "Sooner or later, you'll see Soulkey on Afreeca" and also said that "he wouldn't continue as an SC2 progamer". And "while some SKT1 pros are leaving and looking to join foreign teams, I'm guessing Soulkey isn't."

oh wow, knew about Seeker's comment but your comment makes it seem like it's a sure thing. Either way, it's still odd that he left SKT T1 considering that his performance is still really good despite him not being #1 Zerg anymore. It was the biggest surprise of the news when it came to SKT T1 signings/releases. ^ I always got the feeling that SK > ZerO though towards the end of pro BW, ZerO was eclipsing him and becoming the better player. That looks like a game I would lose as the terran haha.oh wow, knew about Seeker's comment but your comment makes it seem like it's a sure thing. Either way, it's still odd that he left SKT T1 considering that his performance is still really good despite him not being #1 Zerg anymore. It was the biggest surprise of the news when it came to SKT T1 signings/releases. Former BW EiC "Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017

lichter Profile Blog Joined September 2010 1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL 22233 Posts #12 Soulkey has looked very unhappy whenever the cameras are on him ever since soO supplanted him as the best zerg, so I'm not surprised he's considering his options whether that's new team, retirement, or BW. Administrator YOU MUST HEED MY INSTRUCTIONS TAKE OFF YOUR THIIIINGS

FFW_Rude Profile Blog Joined November 2010 France 10169 Posts #13 On September 26 2014 14:26 Epoxide wrote:

I have no insight but that seems pretty unlikely. Isn't he one of the top performers in SC2?



Maybe he's planning on going to the military. Jangbi was Code S before he returned to BW. And his form on SC2 seemed to have declined a bit. Maybe he's planning on going to the military. Jangbi was Code S before he returned to BW. And his form on SC2 seemed to have declined a bit. #1 KT Rolster fanboy. KT BEST KT ! Hail to KT playoffs Zergs ! Unofficial french translator for SlayerS_`Boxer` biography "Crazy as me".

worosei Profile Joined October 2010 Australia 198 Posts #14 heck for that prize money, i wouldnt be surprised if other ex broodwar top players entered...



it'd be heaps awesome to see soulkey in lovetv

REyeM Profile Joined August 2014 2636 Posts #15 I would be really cool, maybe now is the right time to get into Brood War! S4 Arrows, never forget. RIP Woongjin Stars.

Probemicro Profile Joined February 2014 3708 Posts Last Edited: 2014-09-26 08:33:54 #16 performances being good doesnt always mean he would continue SC2. jaehoon, jangbi,effort, bisu all seem to be improving but decide to retire instead for one reason or another. also passion for the game is a more important factor.



WOOT hopes he stays on BW for long and give Killer a run for his money

Glioburd Profile Joined April 2008 France 1867 Posts #17 Sick new if it's true "You should hate loosing, but you should never fear defeat." NaDa.

Pharaphobia Profile Joined October 2013 Czech Republic 58 Posts #18 Regarding to Stratos translation these rumor is just a rumor so this post is not valid at all (:! After those years of SC2 I think nobody can just switch NOW and practice to compete in that 83k whatever league, it just wont happen otherwise that guy would become true RTS gosu. http://twitch.tv/Pharaphobia

HyralGambit Profile Joined February 2014 2439 Posts Last Edited: 2014-09-26 10:35:34 #19 On September 26 2014 19:09 Pharaphobia wrote:

Regarding to Stratos translation these rumor is just a rumor so this post is not valid at all (:! After those years of SC2 I think nobody can just switch NOW and practice to compete in that 83k whatever league, it just wont happen otherwise that guy would become true RTS gosu. Regarding to Stratos translation these rumor is just a rumor so this post is not valid at all (:! After those years of SC2 I think nobody can just switch NOW and practice to compete in that 83k whatever league, it just wont happen otherwise that guy would become true RTS gosu.



Like that Protoss nobody Bisu who quit SC2 after all those years in SKT1 back in September 2013, practiced out of him mind, and won the Sonic Starleague 9 just 6 months after switching back to Brood War.



TOTALLY DID NOT HAPPEN EARLIER THIS YEAR



+ Show Spoiler + Like that Protoss nobody Bisu who quit SC2 after all those years in SKT1 back in September 2013, practiced out of him mind, and won the Sonic Starleague 9 just 6 months after switching back to Brood War.TOTALLY DID NOT HAPPEN EARLIER THIS YEAR Passion overcomes corporate stupidity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX9hbbA-WP4#t=4h2m

Probemicro Profile Joined February 2014 3708 Posts #20 On September 26 2014 19:33 HyralGambit wrote:

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On September 26 2014 19:09 Pharaphobia wrote:

Regarding to Stratos translation these rumor is just a rumor so this post is not valid at all (:! After those years of SC2 I think nobody can just switch NOW and practice to compete in that 83k whatever league, it just wont happen otherwise that guy would become true RTS gosu. Regarding to Stratos translation these rumor is just a rumor so this post is not valid at all (:! After those years of SC2 I think nobody can just switch NOW and practice to compete in that 83k whatever league, it just wont happen otherwise that guy would become true RTS gosu.



Like that Protoss nobody Bisu who quit SC2 after all those years in SKT1 back in September 2013, practiced out of him mind, and won the Sonic Starleague 9 just 6 months after switching back to Brood War.



TOTALLY DID NOT HAPPEN EARLIER THIS YEAR



+ Show Spoiler + Like that Protoss nobody Bisu who quit SC2 after all those years in SKT1 back in September 2013, practiced out of him mind, and won the Sonic Starleague 9 just 6 months after switching back to Brood War.TOTALLY DID NOT HAPPEN EARLIER THIS YEAR



relax the guy you replied to was probably not even born when BW was released. relax the guy you replied to was probably not even born when BW was released.

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