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sSak: "I'm deeply moved by my first championship."









Terran claimed his first individual league championship since his debut. On February 15th, sSak edged out ---known for his masterful TvT---in dramatic fashion by a score of 3-2 at Jamsil Students' Gymnasium. He did so by sharply digging his claws into his opponent's weaknesses.



sSak never got to shine as a backup member on SK Telecom T1 during his days as a pro gamer. This victory is his greatest achievement since his official retirement.



"It feels like a dream," sSak said. "I want to double up by winning Sbenu StarLeague Season 2, which will be held in the not-too-distant future."



Q: Any thoughts on your victory?



A: It feels like a dream. I am very happy to be the winner of the first Sonic StarLeague to be broadcasted on Ongamenet.



Q: Did you have a good dream last night? Did IU appear in your dreams?



A: Perhaps it was just nerves, but I could not sleep a wink last night. There was no time to dream. I was practicing up until the moment I had to leave to come to the stadium.



Q: Last is known to be a formidable force in TvT.



A: Many people said that Last was strong at TvT, but I was confident. I knew that I would have the advantage if things progressed plainly. Prior to today's finals, I studied every TvT VOD of Last since his debut. I discovered that his play was predictable every time. I was able to win today because I targeted those predictable parts. (T/N: It is interesting that he says this. Last said the same about sSak in a pre-game interview with OGN.)



Q: How did you practice?



A: I practiced mostly with ahead of the finals. He was very helpful.



Q: What was the most difficult match for you?



A: Today's matches were the toughest. I was so nervous after falling behind 1-2. Last had tailored his play to counter the strategy that I always use. (T/N: 1 factory double, the same opening build in all five games) I tried to create more variables with my vulture play and it worked.



Q: It reminded us of Fantasy. Did you get any special advice from him?



A: After I advanced to the finals, I privately met with Fantasy. He didn't help me with practice, but he recommended some builds and cheered me on.



Q: What will you buy with your 20 million KRW winnings?



A: I will put half of it into savings. With the rest, I will buy some meals for the folks who helped me out. I would also like to take a trip.



Q: We heard that the next season is supposed to begin very soon. You may not be able to travel very far from home.



A: I will receive a seed, so I will have enough time to enjoy myself. I want to travel within Korea.



Q: What is the greatest obstacle that stands in the way of you becoming a consecutive champion of Sbenu StarLeague?



A: I think that I would be worried if were to participate next season. He still shows great form when he plays on his personal stream. I don't know if he will participate though.



Q: Any closing words?



A: This is the first time that my parents were able to enjoy the finals live since my pro gamer days. I was not able to do anything for my girlfriend for over a month. Since I will now have a short respite, I will try to become a good boyfriend to her again. I want to tell my parents and girlfriend that I love them.





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SSL banner: DiMiaN Terran sSak claimed his first individual league championship since his debut. On February 15th, sSak edged out Last ---known for his masterful TvT---in dramatic fashion by a score of 3-2 at Jamsil Students' Gymnasium. He did so by sharply digging his claws into his opponent's weaknesses.sSak never got to shine as a backup member on SK Telecom T1 during his days as a pro gamer. This victory is his greatest achievement since his official retirement."It feels like a dream," sSak said. "I want to double up by winning Sbenu StarLeague Season 2, which will be held in the not-too-distant future."A: It feels like a dream. I am very happy to be the winner of the first Sonic StarLeague to be broadcasted on Ongamenet.A: Perhaps it was just nerves, but I could not sleep a wink last night. There was no time to dream. I was practicing up until the moment I had to leave to come to the stadium.A: Many people said that Last was strong at TvT, but I was confident. I knew that I would have the advantage if things progressed plainly. Prior to today's finals, I studied every TvT VOD of Last since his debut. I discovered that his play was predictable every time. I was able to win today because I targeted those predictable parts. (T/N: It is interesting that he says this. Last said the same about sSak in a pre-game interview with OGN.)A: I practiced mostly with Sharp ahead of the finals. He was very helpful.A: Today's matches were the toughest. I was so nervous after falling behind 1-2. Last had tailored his play to counter the strategy that I always use. (T/N: 1 factory double, the same opening build in all five games) I tried to create more variables with my vulture play and it worked.A: After I advanced to the finals, I privately met with Fantasy. He didn't help me with practice, but he recommended some builds and cheered me on.A: I will put half of it into savings. With the rest, I will buy some meals for the folks who helped me out. I would also like to take a trip.A: I will receive a seed, so I will have enough time to enjoy myself. I want to travel within Korea.A: I think that I would be worried if Bisu were to participate next season. He still shows great form when he plays on his personal stream. I don't know if he will participate though.A: This is the first time that my parents were able to enjoy the finals live since my pro gamer days. I was not able to do anything for my girlfriend for over a month. Since I will now have a short respite, I will try to become a good boyfriend to her again. I want to tell my parents and girlfriend that I love them.T/N=translator noteCredits: Source // Nam Yun-seong of Daily eSportsSSL banner: DiMiaN