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IMNesTea, the defending champion from season 2, has advanced to the round of 8 after defeating MakaPrime with outstanding management play.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 8?

A. It feels good, it was hard since I lost so many times during practice, but I got lucky today and was able to take the victory.



Q. You must be disappointed from losing set 1 so easily.

A. In set 1, I was just hoping that we wouldn't spawn close positions, but I found out that we were with the initial drone scout. I was expecting 2 barracks pressure, and it happened just like that.



Q. Your management play against terran is outstanding.

A. I lose a lot during practice. I lost all my confident since I lose so many times against IMmvp (laughs). He knows my style very well and he uses it to his full advantage.



Q. MakaPrime didn't seem to be an easy opponent.

A. I practiced with him a lot before the patch, and I really lost most of those games. I watched many VOD's thinking that I can't lose like that again. Once the game got into the late management game, my opponent played like how I expected him to play, so it was easy for me to win from that point on.



Q. You must be greedy to win in 2 consecutive seasons.

A. I'm greedy, but it'll be hard (laughs). Right now, my goal is to get to the round of 4 and play against TSL_FruitDealer. I think he's looking forward to that too.



Q. Why do you want to play against him?

A. I think it'll be a showdown of pride between the champions. We're both looking forward to it.



Q. If you had to compare yourself to TSL_FruitDealer?

A. I try to play while adjusting to my opponent, but TSL_FruitDealer seems to play with a good management sense. I want to try playing that way, but I couldn't do it (laughs).



Q. Who do you want to play in the round of 8?

A. Either opponent will be very tough. Terran will be hard because of the maps and I haven't practiced ZvP for such a long time. However, I think there will be good results if I practice well.



Q. You met with the Blizzard COO Paul Sams, how was it?

A. He had a special force around him, I don't feel anything particular, but I had a good time meeting him.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 임재덕과의 일문일답



- 8강에 진출한 소감

▲ 기분 좋다. 연습 때 많이 져서 힘들었는데 운이 좋아서 승리한 것 같다.



- 1세트에서 허무하게 져서 아쉬울 것 같다.

▲ 1세트에서 제발 가까운 자리만 걸리지 말라고 생각했는데 일벌레 정찰을 해보니 가까운 위치에 있더라. 2병영 압박이 강력할 거라 예상했는데 역시나 그렇더라.



- 테란전 운영이 굉장히 좋던데

▲ 연습 때는 많이 진다. 종현이에게는 자주 져서 자신감을 잃었다(웃음). 종현이가 내 스타일을 너무 잘 알고 있어서 최적화 운영을 잘하더라.



- 곽한얼이 쉬운 상대는 아니었을 것 같다.

▲ 패치 되기 전에 레더에서 곽한얼 선수와 연습을 자주 했는데 정말 많이 졌다. 그래서 이번에는 질 수 없다는 생각에 VOD를 많이 챙겨 봤다. 중반 이후 운영 싸움으로 가게 되니 상대가 내 생각대로 움직여줘서 쉽게 승리한 것 같다.



- 2회 연속 우승 욕심이 날 것 같다.

▲ 욕심은 나는데 힘들 것 같다(웃음). 지금은 4강까지 가서 김원기 선수와 한번 붙어보는 것이 목표다. (김)원기도 기대하고 있는 것 같다.



- 김원기와의 대결을 기다리는 이유가 뭔가

▲ 시즌1 우승자와 시즌2 우승자의 자존심 대결이 될 것 같다. 둘 다 기대하고 있다.



- 김원기와 본인의 스타일을 비교한다면

▲ 나는 상대에 맞춰가는 운영을 하는 반면 원기는 센스 있는 운영을 하는 것 같다. 나도 그렇게 해보고 싶은데 그렇게 잘 안 되더라(웃음).



- 8강에서 어떤 선수와 경기하고 싶나

▲ 둘아 어려운 상대가 될 것 같다. 테란은 맵 때문에 힘들 것 같고, 프로토스전의 경우 최근 연습을 못해서 경기력에 문제가 있을 것 같다. 하지만 연습을 잘 한다면 좋은 결과 나오지 않을까 싶다.



- 블리자드 COO 폴 샘즈를 만났는데 어땠나

▲ 풍기는 포스가 있더라. 특별한 느낌은 없었지만 즐거운 시간이었던 것 같다. IMNesTea, 'I lost a lot during practice.'IMNesTea, the defending champion from season 2, has advanced to the round of 8 after defeating MakaPrime with outstanding management play.A. It feels good, it was hard since I lost so many times during practice, but I got lucky today and was able to take the victory.A. In set 1, I was just hoping that we wouldn't spawn close positions, but I found out that we were with the initial drone scout. I was expecting 2 barracks pressure, and it happened just like that.A. I lose a lot during practice. I lost all my confident since I lose so many times against IMmvp (laughs). He knows my style very well and he uses it to his full advantage.A. I practiced with him a lot before the patch, and I really lost most of those games. I watched many VOD's thinking that I can't lose like that again. Once the game got into the late management game, my opponent played like how I expected him to play, so it was easy for me to win from that point on.A. I'm greedy, but it'll be hard (laughs). Right now, my goal is to get to the round of 4 and play against TSL_FruitDealer. I think he's looking forward to that too.A. I think it'll be a showdown of pride between the champions. We're both looking forward to it.A. I try to play while adjusting to my opponent, but TSL_FruitDealer seems to play with a good management sense. I want to try playing that way, but I couldn't do it (laughs).A. Either opponent will be very tough. Terran will be hard because of the maps and I haven't practiced ZvP for such a long time. However, I think there will be good results if I practice well.A. He had a special force around him, I don't feel anything particular, but I had a good time meeting him.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

TSL_Rain (T)

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TSL_Rain has advanced to the round of 8 after a close battle against ST_Squirtle.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 8?

A. I'm obviously very happy. I was shocked after losing set 1, as I didn't think of dark templars during practice and ST_Squirtle decided to play very strategically.



Q. You played calmly in set 2 even though you were dominated in set 1.

A. I was hoping that we would spawn adjacently, since my prepared build is specifically for those positions, and I almost gave up after seeing that we spawned diagonally. Fortunately, I was able to check his main base with an scv, so I played it safe.



Q. You will face off against IMNesTea in the round of 8.

A. He will be the toughest opponent. Since he's very good defensively, I don't think a strategical play will work against him. I predict that the match will be very tricky for me to win.



Q. My knowledge is that you already got Code S.

A. On the GomTV homepage, it says that I would have been guaranteed Code S even if I didn't reach the round of 8. I was able to play comfortably because of it, but I didn't plan on losing today either.



Q. Is there a solution to playing against IMNesTea?

A. I haven't thought of anything. I was too busy with the match against ST_Squirtle, so I didn't have the time to worry about my next opponent.



Q. Zergs are recently dominating terrans, why do you think that is?

A. I think it's because of the patch. Also, the results of the games are becoming very dependent on the luck of the map draws as the veto system was removed for this season.



Q. Who do you think is a stronger player, IMNesTea and TSL_FruitDealer?

A. I think TSL_FruitDealer is a stronger player, he has far superior game sense.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank my teammates TSL_sSKS, TSL_GuineaPig, TSL_Smart, as well as NsPTassadar and sanZenith. I also want to thank the ProS clan memebers who cheered for me, and even though ST_Squirtle lost today, I hope he does well next year.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 2일, 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 열린 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 16강 1회차에서 TSL의 박서용이 접전 끝에 박현우(스타테일)를 제압하고 8강에 진출했다.



다음은 박서용과의 일문일답



- 8강에 진출한 소감은

▲ 당연히 기분 좋다. 첫 세트를 지고 나서 당황했다. 연습 때 암흑기사는 염두 하지 않았는데 현우 형이 전략적으로 해서 완전히 당했다.



- 1세트에서 압도적으로 패했는데도 2세트에서 침착하게 경기를 펼치더라.

▲ 2세트에서 준비한 전략이 가로 방향에서 사용할 수 있는 전략이라서 제발 가로 방향이 나오길 바랬는데 대각선이 나와서 좌절했다. 다행히도 건설로봇으로 상대 본진을 확인해서 안전하게 경기할 수 있었다.



- 8강에서 임재덕과 맞붙게 되는데

▲ 임재덕 선수가 가장 힘든 상대가 될 것 같다. 수비력이 너무 좋아서 전략적인 플레이를 해도 막힐 것 같다. 그래서 경기가 까다로울 걸로 예상된다.



- 코드S는 이미 확보한 것으로 알고 있다.

▲ GSL 홈페이지 가보니까 나는 8강을 가지 않아도 이미 코드S가 확정되어 있더라. 그래서 마음 편히 경기했다. 그래도 오늘 지고 싶은 생각은 없었다.



- 임재덕과의 경기 해법은 있나

▲ 특별히 생각한 것은 없다. 현우 형과의 경기가 급해서 다음 상대는 돌아볼 수도 없었다.



- 최근 저그의 기세가 테란을 압도하고 있는데 왜 그런 것 같나

▲ 아무래도 패치 때문에 그런 것 같다. 그리고 맵을 제외하는 제도가 없어지면서 맵 선택 운에 따라 경기 결과가 달라지는 것 같다.



- 김원기와 임재덕 중 어떤 선수가 더 강하다고 생각하나

▲ 원기 형이 더 강한 것 같다. 원기 형의 게임 센스가 더 좋은 것 같다.



- 끝으로 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 우리 팀의 (서)기수 형과 (김)현태, (박)진영, (신)상호 형, 그리고 엔에스피테사다르와 제니스 클랜의 강초원 선수에게 고맙다는 말을 전하고 싶다. 응원해주신 PrOS클랜 분들께 감사 드리고 박현우 형이 오늘은 비록 졌지만 내년에는 좋은 성적 내길 바란다는 말을 전하고 싶다. TSL_Rain, 'IMNesTea will be the toughest opponent yet.'TSL_Rain has advanced to the round of 8 after a close battle against ST_Squirtle.A. I'm obviously very happy. I was shocked after losing set 1, as I didn't think of dark templars during practice and ST_Squirtle decided to play very strategically.A. I was hoping that we would spawn adjacently, since my prepared build is specifically for those positions, and I almost gave up after seeing that we spawned diagonally. Fortunately, I was able to check his main base with an scv, so I played it safe.A. He will be the toughest opponent. Since he's very good defensively, I don't think a strategical play will work against him. I predict that the match will be very tricky for me to win.A. On the GomTV homepage, it says that I would have been guaranteed Code S even if I didn't reach the round of 8. I was able to play comfortably because of it, but I didn't plan on losing today either.A. I haven't thought of anything. I was too busy with the match against ST_Squirtle, so I didn't have the time to worry about my next opponent.A. I think it's because of the patch. Also, the results of the games are becoming very dependent on the luck of the map draws as the veto system was removed for this season.A. I think TSL_FruitDealer is a stronger player, he has far superior game sense.A. I want to thank my teammates TSL_sSKS, TSL_GuineaPig, TSL_Smart, as well as NsPTassadar and sanZenith. I also want to thank the ProS clan memebers who cheered for me, and even though ST_Squirtle lost today, I hope he does well next year.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

TSL_FruitDealer (Z)

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TSL_FruitDealer has advanced to the round of 8 after stopping BitByBitPrime's all-in rushes.



Q. Comment on how you feel about advancing to the round of 8?

A. I don't really feel anything. I didn't really care much for the end result since my opponent was so good at all-in rushes. I would have been happy if it was a difficult victory, but I just remember defending a rush and winning, so I'm not overly happy.



Q. Your opponent cheese rushed.

A. I asked my terran practice partners to go all-in on me, but they told me there's no way those strategies would work. That's why I focused on practicing on ladder, and playing management games. Also, TSL_Clide didn't really know how to all-in, so I just ended up playing macro games against him. I just told myself to keep scouting.



Q. You participated in a KOTH recently.

A. I think that helped me out a lot, as I didn't think it would be a big help if I just asked one player to go all-in against me. The players on Gisado's KOTH tended to do all-in rushes against me, so that really helped.



Q. Last season, you were knocked out by MarineKingPrime's all-in rush.

A. I thought I was generally good at defending rushes, but I lost to an all-in rush last time. However, I was still confident in my ability to stop those rushes, so I was hoping that my opponent would go all-in and played a psychological game through my recent interview. If it's not close rush distances, I'm confident I can stop MarineKingPrime's all-in rush.



Q. If you had to compare yourself to IMNesTea?

A. He's a management style zerg. He defends against every attack and goes for a counter, but I like to make bold moves. I think he's better against zergs and protosses, while I'm a little bit better against terrans.



Q. TSL_sSKS said that if IMNesTea and TSL_FruitDealer faced off, the winner of that match would likely go on to win the tournament.

A. I can't guarantee a win since there are IMmvp, MarineKingPrime and other good terran players on the other side of the bracket. I can't win against those 2 terran players on Jungle Basin, so I can't guarantee anything.



Q. You posted a scanned picture of your account balance with the prize money.

A. I promised a picture while having a drink with some friends, and I thought it would motivate other players as well.



Q. How did you feel after receiving the prize money?

A. I didn't really think about it when I won, but my mind changed after looking at the money that was transferred to my account (laughs). I want to win again this season.



Q. Your fruit was placed in an interesting location.

A. I didn't mean to place it like that. I wasn't touching the fruit, and a staff brought it to me, so it happened without me knowing (laughs).



Q. Any comments?

A. Playing pool helped me with my gaming. I played a game of pool when my hands froze and couldn't play anymore, and I was able to play well afterwards. However, TSL_Killer wins a lot of money from me when we play together (laughs). I was able to win today, because he taught me how to play pool.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 2일, 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 열린 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 16강 1회차에서 ‘과일장수’ 김원기(TSL)가 김남규의 올인 러시를 막아내고 8강에 올랐다.



다음은 김원기와의 일문일답



- 8강에 진출한 소감을 말해달라

▲ 별로 감흥이 없다. 오늘 상대가 올인 전략을 잘하는 선수길래 져도 그만 이겨도 그만이라고 생각했다. 힘들게 이겼다면 모르겠지만 그냥 막고 이긴 기억 밖에 없어서 크게 기쁘진 않다.



- 상대가 치즈 러시

▲ 연습하는 테란들에게 올인 연습을 해달라고 했는데 그 전략일 통할 리가 없다고 말하더라. 그래서 레더에서 운영 위주로 연습을 했다. 게다가 같이 연습을 한 규종이가 올인을 전혀 몰라서 운영 위주로만 했다. 그냥 정찰 충실히 하자고 생각했다.



- 며칠 전 연승전에 출전하기도 했다.

▲ 연승전에서 연습한 것이 도움이 많이 된 것 같다. 한 선수에게 올인을 부탁하고 연습하면 크게 도움이 되지 않을 것 같았다. 기사도 연승전에 나오는 선수들은 나와 경기할 경우 올인 러시를 자주 해서 오히려 도움이 많이 됐다.



- 지난 시즌 이정훈의 올인 러시에 당해 탈락했다.

▲ 나도 평소 방어가 좋다고 생각했는데 시즌2에서 탈락할 때 올인 전략에 당해서 탈락했다. 하지만 올인 러시에 대한 수비는 항상 자신 있었기 때문에 지난 인터뷰의 경우 올인 러시를 막을 자신 있어서 올인 전략을 활용하라고 심리전을 한 것이다. 가까운 맵만 아니라면 이정훈의 올인도 막을 자신 있다.



- 임재덕과 본인을 비교한다면

▲ 재덕이 형은 운영형 저그다. 공격 오는 것을 다 막고 반격을 하는 스타일인데 나는 과감하게 경기를 하는 편이다. 재덕이 형의 경우 저그전과 프로토스전을 잘하고 내가 테란전을 조금 더 잘하는 것 같다.



- 서기수가 임재덕과 김원기가 맞붙을 경우 그 경기의 승자 우승할 것 같다는 말을 했다.

▲ 반대 쪽에 정종현과 이정훈 등 저그전 잘하는 테란들이 포진해 있어서 우승을 장담할 수는 없다. 밀림 분지의 경우 두 테란을 상대로는 절대 이길 수가 없어서 승리를 확신할 수 없다.



- 상금을 받은 뒤 인증 샷을 올렸는데

▲ 전날 지인들과 술을 한잔 하면서 상금을 받으면 바로 인증 샷을 올린다고 말한 것도 있고, 다른 선수들에게 동기 부여가 될 것 같다는 생각으로 올리게 됐다.



- 상금을 받으니 기분이 어떻던가

▲ 우승했을 때는 그런 생각을 안 했는데 막상 통장에 돈이 들어온 것을 확인하니 마음가짐이 달라지더라(웃음). 그래서 이번 시즌도 욕심이 난다.



- 오늘 경기장에 놓인 과일의 위치가 예사롭지 않았다.

▲ 의도적으로 그렇게 놓은 것이 아니다. 나는 과일에 손을 안대고 있었고 스텝 분이 가져다 주셨는데 어쩌다 보니 그렇게 된 것 같다(웃음).



- 끝으로 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 지금 게임을 하는데 당구를 치는 것이 도움이 많이 됐다. 평소 손이 굳어서 게임이 알 된 때 당구를 치면 손이 풀려서 경기가 잘 됐다. 그런데 요즘 상호가 당구를 하면서 돈을 많이 따간다(웃음). 상호가 당구를 잘 가르쳐 줘서 덕분에 오늘 승리한 것 같다. TSL_FruitDealer, 'I want to win again now that I got my prize money.'TSL_FruitDealer has advanced to the round of 8 after stopping BitByBitPrime's all-in rushes.A. I don't really feel anything. I didn't really care much for the end result since my opponent was so good at all-in rushes. I would have been happy if it was a difficult victory, but I just remember defending a rush and winning, so I'm not overly happy.A. I asked my terran practice partners to go all-in on me, but they told me there's no way those strategies would work. That's why I focused on practicing on ladder, and playing management games. Also, TSL_Clide didn't really know how to all-in, so I just ended up playing macro games against him. I just told myself to keep scouting.A. I think that helped me out a lot, as I didn't think it would be a big help if I just asked one player to go all-in against me. The players on Gisado's KOTH tended to do all-in rushes against me, so that really helped.A. I thought I was generally good at defending rushes, but I lost to an all-in rush last time. However, I was still confident in my ability to stop those rushes, so I was hoping that my opponent would go all-in and played a psychological game through my recent interview. If it's not close rush distances, I'm confident I can stop MarineKingPrime's all-in rush.A. He's a management style zerg. He defends against every attack and goes for a counter, but I like to make bold moves. I think he's better against zergs and protosses, while I'm a little bit better against terrans.A. I can't guarantee a win since there are IMmvp, MarineKingPrime and other good terran players on the other side of the bracket. I can't win against those 2 terran players on Jungle Basin, so I can't guarantee anything.A. I promised a picture while having a drink with some friends, and I thought it would motivate other players as well.A. I didn't really think about it when I won, but my mind changed after looking at the money that was transferred to my account (laughs). I want to win again this season.A. I didn't mean to place it like that. I wasn't touching the fruit, and a staff brought it to me, so it happened without me knowing (laughs).A. Playing pool helped me with my gaming. I played a game of pool when my hands froze and couldn't play anymore, and I was able to play well afterwards. However, TSL_Killer wins a lot of money from me when we play together (laughs). I was able to win today, because he taught me how to play pool.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

HongUnPrime (P)

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HongUnPrime has advanced to the round of 8 by defeating TheBestfOu with stylish management plays.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 8?

A. I'm very happy. I can finally play against TSL_FruitDealer in the round of 8. I will play good games so that I don't let the fans down.



Q. You lost the second set as the armies were mixed up.

A. I was shocked since the attack came while I was attacking myself. I had a feeling that he might be doing that strategy, and I made a mistake as I must have been nervous.



Q. I want to know why you used voidrays again in set 3 even though you lost with them in set 2.

A. At first, Lee Hyun-Joo caster nicknamed me 'HongUnRay' after watching me play, but I lost so disappointingly in the second set. That's why I decided to redeem myself. I was going for a management game with a couple voidrays, but my opponent powered up barracks so I had to put more resources into them.



Q. Are you pressured that you have to display something unique every game?

A. It would be a lie if I said I don't feel any pressure. I'm still pressured at the moment. I hope everyone understands if I don't do something stylish, as my opponents are all very good players so it's harder to play that way.



Q. You are the most talked about protoss player.

A. I can feel the increased popularity after using the carriers. I like the fans, but it's also very nervous. It's hard to prepare for games thinking that I have to show everyone something special.



Q. Can we expect a unique strategy when you are playing against TSL_FruitDealer?

A. It's difficult playing strategical management games against season 1's champion, so I'm just going to try my best to win.



Q. Are you confident that you can beat TSL_FruitDealer?

A. I'm confident. It's hard to play against zergs, but honestly, zergs like TSL_FruitDealer are easy to beat (laughs). I was always ahead on rock-paper-scissors build battles when we met on ladder, and he owes me from the last time we played, so it doesn't make any sense that I would lose.



Q. Your chance of winning will increase exponentially if you beat TSL_FruitDealer.

A. Even if I beat him, I still have to play against IMNesTea or TSL_Rain, and both of them are not easy opponents by any means.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank HannibalPrime, MarineKingPrime and RyungPrime for helping me practice. Also, anyproPrime better buy me dinner at 'BBQ King' since I won today. He has a better chance of achieving Code S because of me winning, so I believe that he will treat me to a nice dinner (laughs).



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 안홍욱과의 일문일답



- 8강 진출 소감은

▲ 매우 기쁘다. 지난 번에 우주모함을 사용해서 승리한 뒤 드디어 8강에서 원기 형과 대결하게 됐다. 지켜보시는 팬들을 실망시키지 않기 위해서라도 좋은 경기 보여드리겠다.



- 2세트에서 병력이 엇갈리면서 패했다.

▲ 하필이면 내가 러시를 갈 때 공격이 들어와서 당황했다. 상대가 그 전략을 할 지도 모른다는 생각을 하고 있었는데 긴장해서 그랬는지 잠시 망각하는 실수를 했다.



- 2세트에서 공허포격기를 사용해 패했음에도 불구하고 3세트에서도 공허포격기를 활용한 이유가 궁금하다.

▲ 처음에 이현주 캐스터께서 내 경기를 보고 ‘홍어포격기’라는 별명을 붙여주셨는데 2세트에서 너무 허무하게 져버렸다. 그래서 공허포격기를 활용해야겠다는 생각을 하고 있었다. 3세트에서 원래 공허포격기를 생산하면서 운영을 하려 했는데 상대가 병영을 다수 늘리면서 운영을 하길래 이대로 진행되면 내가 불리하다는 생각에 공허포격기에 자원을 더 사용하게 됐다.



- 매 경기 독특한 운영을 선보여야 한다는 부담감은 없나

▲ 부담이 없다고 하면 거짓말이다. 지금도 부담을 많이 갖고 있다. 내 상대들이 다들 잘하는 선수들이기 때문에 스타일리쉬하게 하기 정말 힘들기 때문에 그런 경기를 자주 못하더라도 많이 이해해 주시길 바란다.



- 최근 가장 큰 관심을 받고 프로토스다.

▲ 우주모함을 사용한 이유 관심이 많이 높아진 것을 느끼고 있다. 팬들의 관심이 즐겁기도 하지만 부담이 되기도 한다. 매 경기 무언가를 보여줘야 한다는 압박감이 생겨서 경기를 준비하는 것이 어렵다.



- 김원기와의 경기에서도 독특한 전략을 기대해도 되나

▲ 상대가 시즌1 우승자라서 무언가 전략적인 운영을 하기 너무 부담스럽다. 지금은 우승자를 상대로 최선을 다할 생각이다.



- 김원기 상대로 승리할 자신 있나

▲ 자신 있다. 저그를 상대하기는 어렵지만 솔직히 (김)원기 형 저그는 상대하기 쉽다(웃음). 평소 레더에서 연습할 때 빌드 가위바위보도 내가 우위였고, 경기에 져서 빚진 것도 많기 때문에 내가 지는 것이 말이 안 된다.



- 김원기를 이기면 우승 가능성이 매우 높아지는 것 아닌가

▲ 만약에 김원기 선수를 이긴다고 하더라도 임재덕 선수와 박서용 선수 중 하나를 상대해야 하는데 두 선수 모두 쉬운 선수가 아니다.



- 끝으로 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 연습을 도와준 김동욱 선수와 이정훈 선수, 아이디 령프라임 선수에게 정말 고맙다는 말을 전하고 싶다. 그리고 이정환 선수, 오늘 내가 이겼으니 ‘고기킹’에서 고기를 사기 바란다. 내가 이기면 그 선수 코드S 확보가 쉬워지는데 이렇게 이겼으니 한 턱 낼 거라고 믿는다(웃음) HongUnPrime, 'I'm confident that I can beat TSL_FruitDealer.'HongUnPrime has advanced to the round of 8 by defeating TheBestfOu with stylish management plays.A. I'm very happy. I can finally play against TSL_FruitDealer in the round of 8. I will play good games so that I don't let the fans down.A. I was shocked since the attack came while I was attacking myself. I had a feeling that he might be doing that strategy, and I made a mistake as I must have been nervous.A. At first, Lee Hyun-Joo caster nicknamed me 'HongUnRay' after watching me play, but I lost so disappointingly in the second set. That's why I decided to redeem myself. I was going for a management game with a couple voidrays, but my opponent powered up barracks so I had to put more resources into them.A. It would be a lie if I said I don't feel any pressure. I'm still pressured at the moment. I hope everyone understands if I don't do something stylish, as my opponents are all very good players so it's harder to play that way.A. I can feel the increased popularity after using the carriers. I like the fans, but it's also very nervous. It's hard to prepare for games thinking that I have to show everyone something special.A. It's difficult playing strategical management games against season 1's champion, so I'm just going to try my best to win.A. I'm confident. It's hard to play against zergs, but honestly, zergs like TSL_FruitDealer are easy to beat (laughs). I was always ahead on rock-paper-scissors build battles when we met on ladder, and he owes me from the last time we played, so it doesn't make any sense that I would lose.A. Even if I beat him, I still have to play against IMNesTea or TSL_Rain, and both of them are not easy opponents by any means.A. I want to thank HannibalPrime, MarineKingPrime and RyungPrime for helping me practice. Also, anyproPrime better buy me dinner at 'BBQ King' since I won today. He has a better chance of achieving Code S because of me winning, so I believe that he will treat me to a nice dinner (laughs).Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

IMNesTea (Z)TSL_Rain (T)TSL_FruitDealer (Z)HongUnPrime (P)



Day 2

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MarineKingPrime has advanced to the round of 8 after destroying LeenockfOu 2:1.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 8 after the victory?

A. I was worried since my opponent was a good friend and also extremely talented. I'm happy, but I'm also sorry for him.



Q. It feels like you had a hard time getting to the round of 8.

A. My condition was so bad today and I didn't get to practice since I've been sick for a couple of days. Still, I fought this one out mentally. My control today wasn't so good either, and there were many small mistakes during the game. That's why I frowned after the game, because my head started to hurt.



Q. Didn't you feel a sense of danger after losing set 2?

A. Set 2 was a good battlefield for zergs, but set 3 was incredibly favored towards terrans, so I wasn't too shocked after giving up the second set. I just told myself to play well in set 3.



Q. In set 3, did you know that LeenockfOu was rushing to ultralisks?

A. If he went the standard zergling, baneling, mutalisk route on this map, the terran would have had an upper hand, but it was a smart decision on his part to defend with infestors and tech to hive quickly. However, I was able to take an advantage by cutting down his expansions with medivacs.



Q. How did you prepare for the games when you didn't have that much time?

A. I played against zergs since the round of 64, so I wasn't too pressured. I made a few strategies, played a couple of games and came to the stadium.



Q. You will play against ST_July or oGsMC in the round of 8.

A. I'll be pressured to play against oGsMC since he has perfect PvT, and even though ST_July is a very skilled zerg, I'm very confident in TvZ, so it'll be better if he advanced.



Q. Any comments?

A. CheckPrime is the only zerg player on the team, so everyone that has a match against zerg practices with him. I want to thank him since we've been keeping him so busy. He got knocked out in the round of 32, and I hope he cheers up.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 3일 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 열린 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 16강 2회차 경기에서 해병왕 이정훈(프라임)이 이동녕(fOu)를 2:1로 격파하고 8강에 올랐다.



다음은 이정훈과의 일문일답



- 승리를 거두고 8강에 오른 소감은

▲ 오늘 상대가 굉장히 잘하고 친한 상대여서 많이 걱정했는데 올라가서 기쁘고 한편으로는 (이)동녕이한테 미안한 감정도 있다.



- 조금은 어렵게 8강에 오른 느낌인데

▲ 오늘 너무 컨디션이 안좋았다. 며칠전부터 몸이 안좋아 연습을 못했다. 하지만 정신력으로 버텨서 여기까지 왔다. 컨트롤이 평소 만큼 안나왔다. 게임 안에서 세세한 컨트롤 실수가 많았다. 그리고 경기가 끝난 후 얼굴을 찡그렸던 이유도 머리가 너무 아파서 그랬던 것이다.



- 2세트 패배로 위기를 느끼지 않았는가

▲ 2세트는 저그가 좋은 전장이고 3세트는 테란이 굉장히 좋은 전장이었기에 2세트를 내주고도 그렇게 당황하지는 않았고 3세트를 잘하자는 마음을 먹었다.



- 3세트 이동녕 선수의 빠른 울트라리스크를 알았는지

▲ 이 맵에서 정상적인 저그들 처름 저글링, 맹동충, 뮤탈리스크로 나왔으면 테란이 유리했는데 동녕이가 감염충으로 수비하면서 빠른 하이브를 간 것이 이 맵에 대해 해법을 찾기 위한 좋은 선택이었다. 하지만 내가 의료선으로 저그 추가 멀티가 많이 끊어서 유리했던것 같다.



- 준비 시간이 부족했을텐데 경기 준비는

▲ 저그전을 64강부터 많이 했고 큰 부담은 없었다. 전략만 짜서 몇 게임씩만 하다가 경기장에 왔다.



- 8강전은 박성준 선수 혹은 장민철 선수이다.

▲ (장)민철이 형은 테란전이 완벽한 프로토스기에 부담될것 같고 (박)성준이 형도 굉장히 잘하는 저그이긴 하지만 내가 저그전이 자신있으니 (박)성준이 형이 올라온다면 더 좋을 것 같다.



- 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 팀에 저그 플레이어가 이형주 선수 밖에 없어서 저그랑 붙는 선수들은 이형주 선수와만 연습한다. 그래서 이형주 선수가 항상 고생을 하고 있다. 고맙다고 전하고 싶고 그리고 32강서 탈락했는데 힘냈으면 좋겠다고 전하고 싶다. MarineKingPrime, 'I had to fight out the game mentally.'MarineKingPrime has advanced to the round of 8 after destroying LeenockfOu 2:1.A. I was worried since my opponent was a good friend and also extremely talented. I'm happy, but I'm also sorry for him.A. My condition was so bad today and I didn't get to practice since I've been sick for a couple of days. Still, I fought this one out mentally. My control today wasn't so good either, and there were many small mistakes during the game. That's why I frowned after the game, because my head started to hurt.A. Set 2 was a good battlefield for zergs, but set 3 was incredibly favored towards terrans, so I wasn't too shocked after giving up the second set. I just told myself to play well in set 3.A. If he went the standard zergling, baneling, mutalisk route on this map, the terran would have had an upper hand, but it was a smart decision on his part to defend with infestors and tech to hive quickly. However, I was able to take an advantage by cutting down his expansions with medivacs.A. I played against zergs since the round of 64, so I wasn't too pressured. I made a few strategies, played a couple of games and came to the stadium.A. I'll be pressured to play against oGsMC since he has perfect PvT, and even though ST_July is a very skilled zerg, I'm very confident in TvZ, so it'll be better if he advanced.A. CheckPrime is the only zerg player on the team, so everyone that has a match against zerg practices with him. I want to thank him since we've been keeping him so busy. He got knocked out in the round of 32, and I hope he cheers up.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

oGsMC (P)

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oGsMC has advanced to the round of 8 by defeating ST_July.



Q. How does it feel to beat ST_July?

A. I practiced a lot, because I wanted to represent oGs by getting to the final round. After I lost set 1, I thought that I would just win the other games and that I should not lose.



Q. How were the games against ST_July?

A. I showed him signs of going all-in on Blistering Sands, but he made drones instead of making an army. That's why I lost, and thought that he would make a lot of drones again so I did a 4 warpgate rush in set 2. The map in set 3 was a good map for double nexus builds, so everything went well until I could push out with a big army.



Q. You say that protoss is a good race.

A. It's not necessarily good, but it's good if the player is skilled. A sentry isn't good if it's used by a bad player. Other races have strong units, but can be weak depending on the situation, but protoss units depend heavily on the player.



Q. Your builds are improving with time.

A. I had a hard time against zergs, because I played mostly with gateway units, but recently I had a talk with other protoss players and I was suggested that making voidrays and stopping the zerg's third base is a very good build. I practiced focusing on that one build. I can kill a lot of overlords, so the zerg has to scout and make units more than they normally have to.



Q. Your ceremony was unique.

A. I was cautious since ST_July is my senior, and I just wanted to send off my force to Liquid'Jinro who was playing after my match. I'm thinking of doing a ceremony, since MarineKingPrime is my junior. My ceremony today wasn't captured on screen and I hope GomTV would prepare for it whenever I play. I thought they would be ready since it was me, but they weren't.



Q. You will play in the round of 8 against MarineKingPrime.

A. I don't think MarineKingPrime is that good. He's been playing against zergs, and even though he beat TSL_Killer, it wasn't an impressive victory. I think I can win, because I'm confident in PvT, my win rate against terrans is 95%. It will be interesting to see how well he can prepare his builds. He may try to play strategically, but I'm going to counter him with strategical plays of my own.



Q. HongUnPrime may be the first protoss that gets to the round of 4.

A. Then, I can be the first to win the tournament instead. HongUnPrime is good, but I was disappointed by his play yesterday. He was able to win with good voidray control, but I was still disappointed. Protosses are vulnerable to marauder pressure recently, but I can defend it well, I don't care.



Q. Any comments?

A. We moved to a new team house, it's very wide and nice. Jo Chang-Ho, oGsjookTo, oGsCezanne, oGsTheWinD and Liquid'Ret helped me practice a lot, so I want to thank them. I also want to thank oGsCarmel, oGsVines and NsPGenius for suggesting the build. oGsjookTo got Code S since I won today, so I think maybe he should buy me dinner. I want to tell other protoss players that us protosses that made it here will be playing spectacular games, so I hope they can start winning with the builds we use. Lastly, I want to thank the manager Hwang Kyu-Hoon, coach oGsTheWinD and coach oGsGon.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 3일 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 열린 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 16강 2회차 경기에서 장민철(oGs)이 '투신' 박성준(스타테일)을 2:1로 잡고 8강에 오르는데 성공했다.



다음은 장민철과의 일문일답



- 박성준을 제압하고 승리를 거둔 소감은

▲ oGs의 마지막 주자로써 최소한 결승까지 가자고 생각하고 많은 연습을 했다. 1세트 패배 했을때 오히려 남은 경기를 이긴다는 생각을 했고 질 수 없다는 생각도 했다.



- 박성준 선수와의 경기는 어땠는지

▲ 폭염사막에서 올인의 움직임을 보여줬는데 성준이 형은 병력보다는 드론을 많이 뽑으셨다. 그래서 졌는데 2세트에서도 성준이 형이 드론을 많이 뽑으실꺼 같아서 4차관 러시를 했다. 3세트에서는 더블넥서스가 잘 되는 맵이라 잘 풀려서 한 번에 이길 수가 있었다.



- 프로토스는 좋다라고 이야기 하는데

▲ 좋다기 보다는 선수가 잘하면 좋아지는 것 같다. 파수기가 아무나 쓴다고 좋은 것은 아니다. 다른 종족은 유닛이 강하지만 약해질 수도 있는 유닛이고 프로토스는 플레이어에 따라 달라지는 것 같다.



- 빌드가 시간이 지날 수록 많이 발전하다.

▲ 저그전을 많이 어려워했던게 내가 관문 중심으로 플레이를 해서였는데 최근 다른 프로토스 들과 이야기해보니 공허포격기를 뽑고 저그의 3멀티를 저지하는 빌드가 좋다는 의견을 많이 받았다. 그 빌드 위주로 연습을 많이했다. 저그의 오버로드를 많이 잡기 때문에 저그도 정찰과 유닛을 많이 해야한다.



- 세리모니가 특이했다.

▲ 상대가 선배인 (박)성준이 형이이기에 세리모니를 자중했고 내 경기에 뒤이어 조나단이 경기를 하니까 승리의 기운을 넘겨줬다. (이)정훈이는 후배니까 세리모니를 하려고 생각중이다. 오늘 내 세리모니가 화면에는 안잡혔는데 곰TV에서는 내가 경기할때 준비 좀 해주셨으면 좋겠다. 나 정도면 알아서 해주실줄 알았는데 안그러더라.



- 이정훈 선수와 8강전이다

▲ (이)정훈이가 잘한다고 생각하지는 않는다. 저그전만 했고 (신)상호형을 이겼지만 인상적이지도 않았고 내가 테란전에 자신있기에 이길 수 있다고 생각한다. 그리고 테란전 승률이 95% 정도다. (이)정훈이가 얼마나 빌드를 잘짜오느냐가 관건인 것 같다. 전략적인 승부수 일 수도 있지만 아니면 내가 역으로 전략적인 움직임으로 나가겠다.



- 프로토스 최초의 4강 진출자가 안홍욱 선수가 될 수도 있다.

▲ 그렇다면 먼저 우승하면 된다. 안홍욱 선수도 잘하지만 어제 경기를 보고 실망을 많이 했다. 공허포격기 컨트롤이 좋아서 다행히 이겼지만 실망했다. 요즘 프로토스들이 불곰찌르기에 약한것 같지만 나는 잘 막는다 상관없다.



- 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 숙소를 새로 이전했는데 넓고 좋다. 조창호, 조만혁, 김정환, 박상익, Ret 선수가 연습을 많이 도와줬는데 고마움을 표하고 싶고 oGs카멜, oGs비너스, (정)민수가 빌드를 추천해 줘서 또 고맙다고 전하고 싶다. 그리고 오늘 내가 이겨서 (조)만혁이도 코드S가 됐는데 밥한끼 사야되지 않을까 한다. 모든 프로토스에게 8강에 올라온 우리 프로토스들이 좋은 경기 펼칠테니 그 빌드로 꼭 이겼으면 좋겠다. 또한 황규훈 매니저, 박상익 감독, 김성곤 코치에게 감사한다. oGsMC, 'I wanted to give Liquid'Jinro the force of victory with that ceremony.'oGsMC has advanced to the round of 8 by defeating ST_July.A. I practiced a lot, because I wanted to represent oGs by getting to the final round. After I lost set 1, I thought that I would just win the other games and that I should not lose.A. I showed him signs of going all-in on Blistering Sands, but he made drones instead of making an army. That's why I lost, and thought that he would make a lot of drones again so I did a 4 warpgate rush in set 2. The map in set 3 was a good map for double nexus builds, so everything went well until I could push out with a big army.A. It's not necessarily good, but it's good if the player is skilled. A sentry isn't good if it's used by a bad player. Other races have strong units, but can be weak depending on the situation, but protoss units depend heavily on the player.A. I had a hard time against zergs, because I played mostly with gateway units, but recently I had a talk with other protoss players and I was suggested that making voidrays and stopping the zerg's third base is a very good build. I practiced focusing on that one build. I can kill a lot of overlords, so the zerg has to scout and make units more than they normally have to.A. I was cautious since ST_July is my senior, and I just wanted to send off my force to Liquid'Jinro who was playing after my match. I'm thinking of doing a ceremony, since MarineKingPrime is my junior. My ceremony today wasn't captured on screen and I hope GomTV would prepare for it whenever I play. I thought they would be ready since it was me, but they weren't.A. I don't think MarineKingPrime is that good. He's been playing against zergs, and even though he beat TSL_Killer, it wasn't an impressive victory. I think I can win, because I'm confident in PvT, my win rate against terrans is 95%. It will be interesting to see how well he can prepare his builds. He may try to play strategically, but I'm going to counter him with strategical plays of my own.A. Then, I can be the first to win the tournament instead. HongUnPrime is good, but I was disappointed by his play yesterday. He was able to win with good voidray control, but I was still disappointed. Protosses are vulnerable to marauder pressure recently, but I can defend it well, I don't care.A. We moved to a new team house, it's very wide and nice. Jo Chang-Ho, oGsjookTo, oGsCezanne, oGsTheWinD and Liquid'Ret helped me practice a lot, so I want to thank them. I also want to thank oGsCarmel, oGsVines and NsPGenius for suggesting the build. oGsjookTo got Code S since I won today, so I think maybe he should buy me dinner. I want to tell other protoss players that us protosses that made it here will be playing spectacular games, so I hope they can start winning with the builds we use. Lastly, I want to thank the manager Hwang Kyu-Hoon, coach oGsTheWinD and coach oGsGon.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

Liquid'Jinro (T)

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Liquid'Jinro has obtained Code S while advancing to the round of 8 by defeating PoltPrime 2:0.



Q. How does it feel to win?

A. I don't know. I don't know what to say, because I'm so happy. It feels great (laughs).



Q. You obtained Code S, are you going to permanently stay in Korea?

A. Like I said before, I will stay in Korea as long as I remain in Code S.



Q. Were you nervous that your round of 16 opponent was a player that beat SlayerS_BoxeR?

A. I was nervous, but it wasn't because he beat SlayerS_BoxeR, but because he was very underrated. From my point of view, he has consistenly qualified for the main stage and he's been improving over time, I wasn't nervous just because he beat SlayerS_BoxeR.



Q. You won rather easily, did you think that the games were easy as well?

A. In set 1, I played according to what he was doing since he wasn't showing me his builds. I think he played that way since he didn't know my builds either. In set 2, even though I didn't have that much to prepare for today's match, I attacked with banshees and somehow things went better than I expected so I was able to win.



Q. How did you prepare for the match when you didn't have a lot of time?

A. I spent time practicing with oGsHyperdub, oGsGon, Choi Joon-Sik, oGsggOma, and SeleCt. Oh, I also practiced with oGsTOP.



Q. Are you aware that your next possible opponents are very skilled players?

A. I knew that both of them were very talented. I played a lot of games against choyafOu, but I haven't seen IMmvp since the time I started. I personally prefer TvP, so I hope choyafOu advances, but I don't care if IMmvp advances either.



Q. You have many Korean fans, any comments to them?

A. I'm happy to gain fans in a foreign country, and I'm happy to have fans all over the world. I want to ask for continuous support until the very end.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank everyone that practiced with me, including IMLosirA. In the last interview, I don't think I described FOX_Liberty to be a good player, but I definitely think that he is an amazing player. Also, I said that being best friends with oGsMC was close to being true, but I want to say again that we're indeed best friends (laughs). Lastly, I want to thank my mom for making the beanie a few days before the match.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 3일 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 열린 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 16강 2회차 경기에서 팀리퀴드 소속의 조나단이 최성훈(프라임)을 2:0으로 꺾고 코드S를 확보했다.



다음은 조나단과의 일문일답



- 승리를 거둔 소감은

▲ 잘 모르겠다. 너무 기뻐서 무슨 말을 해야할지 모르겠다. 너무 좋다(웃음).



- 코드S를 확보했는데 한국에 계속 머물 생각인지

▲ 이전에 밝힌바 있는데 코드S에 머무는 한 계속 한국에 머물 생각이다.



- 임요환 선수를 꺾은 선수가 16강 상대였는데 부담이 되진 않았는지

▲ 부담이 되기는 했지만 상대 선수가 임요환 선수를 이겨서가 아니라 생각보다 저평가 되는 선수여서 부담됐다. 내가 보기에는 계속 본선에 올라왔고 경기가 지나면서 좋아지기 시작해서 부담되었지 단지 임요환을 이겨서가 아니었다.



- 무난하게 승리했는데 본인이 생각하기에도 경기가 쉬웠는지

▲ 1세트는 상대방이 빌드를 보여주지 않고 경기를 해서 내가 준비대로 경기를 이어가기 보다는 맞춰서 했다. 최성훈 선수도 아마 내 빌드를 몰라서 그렇게 경기를 진행했을 것이다. 2세트에서는 준비시간이 짧아서 많은 준비를 못했지만 벤시로 공격했는데 어떻게 생각보다 잘 풀려서 이겼다.



- 시간이 없었을텐데 경기는 어떻게 준비했는지

▲ 김유종 선수, 김성곤 선수, 최준식 선수 김정균 선수, 류경현 선수와 연습하면서 보냈다. 오, 김정훈 선수와도 연습하면서 경기를 준비했다.



- 다음 경기는 실력파로 소문난 두 선수인데 알고 있는지

▲ 둘 다 잘하는 선수인 것을 알고 있다. 이형섭 선수와는 많이 경기를 해봤고 정종현 선수는 시작했을때 이후로는 본적이 없다. 개인적으로는 테프전이 자신있어서 이형섭 선수가 올라와줬으면 좋겠지만 정종현 선수도 상관없다.



- 한국팬이 상당히 많다. 그들을 위해 해주고 싶은 말은

▲ 외국에서 새로운 팬들을 얻는게 기쁘고 전세계 많은 팬들이 있는게 또한 기쁘다. 결승에 올라갈때까지 응원부탁드린다.



- 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 우선 오늘 경기를 연습해준 분들에게 모두 감사의 말을 전하고 싶고 또한 황강호 선수에게 감사한다. 지난 인터뷰에서 장재호 선수를 뛰어난 선수로 묘사하지 못한 것 같은데 물론 그 선수 역시 뛰어난다고 생각한다. 그리고 장민철 선수와 베스트 프렌드라는 것에 대해 진실에 가깝다고 이야기했는데 진짜 베스트 프렌드라고 다시 말하고 싶다(웃음). 마지막으로 경기 며칠전에 모자를 직접 만들어 주신 어머니께 정말 감사하다고 전하고 싶다. Liquid'Jinro, 'oGsMC is really my best friend.'Liquid'Jinro has obtained Code S while advancing to the round of 8 by defeating PoltPrime 2:0.A. I don't know. I don't know what to say, because I'm so happy. It feels great (laughs).A. Like I said before, I will stay in Korea as long as I remain in Code S.A. I was nervous, but it wasn't because he beat SlayerS_BoxeR, but because he was very underrated. From my point of view, he has consistenly qualified for the main stage and he's been improving over time, I wasn't nervous just because he beat SlayerS_BoxeR.A. In set 1, I played according to what he was doing since he wasn't showing me his builds. I think he played that way since he didn't know my builds either. In set 2, even though I didn't have that much to prepare for today's match, I attacked with banshees and somehow things went better than I expected so I was able to win.A. I spent time practicing with oGsHyperdub, oGsGon, Choi Joon-Sik, oGsggOma, and SeleCt. Oh, I also practiced with oGsTOP.A. I knew that both of them were very talented. I played a lot of games against choyafOu, but I haven't seen IMmvp since the time I started. I personally prefer TvP, so I hope choyafOu advances, but I don't care if IMmvp advances either.A. I'm happy to gain fans in a foreign country, and I'm happy to have fans all over the world. I want to ask for continuous support until the very end.A. I want to thank everyone that practiced with me, including IMLosirA. In the last interview, I don't think I described FOX_Liberty to be a good player, but I definitely think that he is an amazing player. Also, I said that being best friends with oGsMC was close to being true, but I want to say again that we're indeed best friends (laughs). Lastly, I want to thank my mom for making the beanie a few days before the match.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

choyafOu (P)

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choyafOu has advanced to the round of 8 after defeating IMmvp 2:0.



Q. How does it feel to win?

A. I heard that the camera captured me jumping in joy before it was over, it was because I was happy that I beat the hardest opponent. I already had Code S from having enough points, but it's good that I achieved it on my own like this.



Q. Were you nervous that your opponent was IMmvp?

A. I have never won against terran on TV, that's what made me more nervous, rather than the fact that I was playing against IMmvp.



Q. There are many shots of you looking like you are reading out a spell.

A. There were no builds that I prepared that worked in close distances in set 1. I kept murmuring to myself that we can't spawn in close distances. Before the games started today, I told myself things like 'I can do well on TV', and 'I can win'. I had to hypnotize myself until the first set was over.



Q. You won 2:0, how were the games?

A. For set 1, I usually run into him a lot on ladder and I used similar builds whenever we landed in close distances. I used it counter thinking that he would think 'he would never use this build today'. I probably would have lost if I used a different build. In set 2, I had an imagination that I would do opposite to what I did in set 1 after making him feel intimidated. There was a dangerous timing where he could have walked over my main base, but I overcame that timing and won in a hurry before his ghosts came on the field.



Q. There are 3 protosses in the round of 8.

A. Protoss is not a strong race, but I think there's a skill gap between protoss players. Protoss is good if you are skilled. When I QQ, it's because I don't think I play well, if I was proud, I would talk confidently like oGsMC.



Q. You are the only one remaining from your team.

A. TheBestfOu had success with brute force and lost with brute force, and LeenockfOu lost the first set, but lost the third set due to map imbalances so I can't really make a comment. I want to tell them that they can just do better next time.



Q. You are now Code S, do you have any plans for 2011?

A. I wrote something on my diary, this season was just a rehearsal for 2011. My life will change depending on how far I get in this tournament.



Q. Your next opponent is Liquid'Jinro.

A. I heard that he said I was an easier opponent compared to IMmvp. Since I beat IMmvp today, I hope that he changes his opinions (laughs). I will beat him no matter what. I want to continue the legend of protoss being unbeatable in the round of 4 and get to the final.



Q. Who do you want to meet in the final?

A. I think either TSL_FruitDealer or IMNesTea would be adequate. For the round of 4, I'm sorry to oGsMC, but I think it'll be better if MarineKingPrime advanced. PvP requires fierce mental games, so I don't like to play the match-up.



Q. Any comments?

A. It's obvious to beat someone in order to advance if you are a progamer. The moments of me jumping in joy were not to disrespect the other player, but to show how happy I was to advance. I hope everyone can understand that. I also want to thank NuclearfOu, OxfOu, GuMihofOu, Han Byung-Hoon and Choi Do-Joon for helping me practice. Also, the girl I mentioned in the last interview, Sun-Young, promised to make me a fan cafe. Even though I don't know when that will be, but I hope she makes it when I'm satisfied with my skill. Lastly, I made a promise with a friend, whose name I cannot reveal, and I hope he keeps that promise.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 3일 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 열린 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 16강 2회차 경기에서 이형섭(fOu) 선수가 정종현(IM)을 상대로 2:0 승리를 따내고 8강 진출에 성공했다.



다음은 이형섭과의 일문일답



- 승리를 거둔 소감은

▲ 일단 결과 나오기 전부터 너무 좋아하는게 방송에 비춰졌다고 이야기를 들어서 알았는데 가장 어려운 상대를 꺾어서 좋아했고 코드S를 점수로는 확보했지만 이렇게 내 손으로 직접 코드S를 확보해서 가장 기쁜것 같다.



- 상대가 정종현이었는데 부담되지 않았는지

▲ 상대에 대한 부담감 보다는 방송에서 테란을 이긴적이 없었기 때문에 그게 더 부담됐다.



- 경기전에 주문같은걸 외우는 모습이 자주 비춰진다

▲ 오늘 1세트 경기에서 가까운 거리였으면 빌드가 없었다. 가까운 거리가 걸리면 안된다고 계속 혼잣말을 했다. 오늘 경기전까지는 방송전에 '잘할 수 있다' '이길 수 있다' 등 자기 최면을 계속 혼잣말로 걸고 있었다. 오늘도 1세트부터 경기 끝날때까지 계속 반복하면서 자기 최면을 했다.



- 2:0 승리였는데 경기 내용은 어땠는지

▲ 1세트 같은 경우는 평소 레더에서 정종현 선수를 많이 만났는데 그런 위치가 나올때 마다 오늘 같은 빌드를 자주 사용했다. 오늘 경기에서는 설마 '오늘도 그 빌드를 쓰겠어'라고 생각하는 종현이에게 역으로 심리전을 걸어서 공허포격기를 사용한 빌드였다. 아마도 내가 다른 빌드를 썼다면 졌을 것이다. 2세트에서는 상대를 위축시킨 후에 반대로 가는 발상을 했는데 중반에 상대가 그냥 본진으로 들어왔으면 큰일났을 타이밍이 있었지만 잘 넘기고 이어서 종현이가 유령이 오기전에 급한 마음으로 들어오는 바람에 결국 이길 수 있었다.



- 프로토스가 8강에 3명이다.

▲ 프로토스가 강한 종족은 아니지만 프로토스들간에 실력차가 있는것 같다. 잘하면 프로토스가 좋다. 내가 징징거리는 것은 스스로 못한다고 생각하기에 그런거다. 당당하면 장민철 선수처럼 자신있게 이야기 할 것이다.



- 팀에서 혼자 남았다

▲ 찬민이는 어거지로 흥했다가 어거지로 망했고 동녕이는 1세트에서 지고 3경기 밀림분지에서 맵 유불리에서 밀려서 딱히 해줄말이 없다. 다음에 잘하면 된다라고 이야기 해주고 싶다.



- 코드S에 올라갔다. 2011년에 대한 계획이 있는지

▲ 다이어리에 적어 놓은게 있는데 이번 시즌 시작하면서 2011년을 위한 전초전이라고 적어놨다. 이번에 얼마나 올라가느냐에 따라 인생이 달라질것 같다.



- 다음 상대 조나단 선수인데

▲ 사적으로 이야기 하는 것을 전해들었는데 정종현보다는 내가 더 쉽다고 들었다. 내가 이제 종현이를 이겼으니 그 의견을 수정해줬으면 좋겠다(웃음). 무조건 조나단 선수에게 이기겠다. 4강 무패 신화를 이어서 결승까지 올라가고 싶다.



- 결승에서는 누구를 만나고 싶은지

▲ 결승에서는 (김)원기형이나 (임)재덕이형이 좋을것 같다. 4강전도 (장)민철이에게는 미안하지만 (이)정훈이가 올라왔으면 좋겠다. 프프전은 정말 심리전 싸움이 치열해서 별로 안좋아한다.



- 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 프로 선수라면 방송에서 상대 선수를 꺾고 올라서는게 당연하다고 생각한다. 오늘 기뻐하는 모습은 상대 선수 비하는 절대 아니었고 내가 상대를 꺾고 올라갔다는게 너무 기뻐서 그랬다. 이해해주시길 바란다. 그리고 오늘 연습을 도와준 이대진, 최원석, 고병제, 한병훈, 최도준에게 고마움을 표하고 싶고 지난 인터뷰에서 언급한 선영 누나가 8강에 올라가면 펜카페 만들어준다고 했는데 언제가 될지 모르겠지만 일단은 내가 만족 할만한 실력을 키운 다음에 만들어 주셨으면 좋겠다. 마지막으로 이름을 밝히기 어려운 친구와 어떤 약속 했는데 꼭 지켰으면 좋겠다. choyafOu, 'I really want to reach the final round.'choyafOu has advanced to the round of 8 after defeating IMmvp 2:0.A. I heard that the camera captured me jumping in joy before it was over, it was because I was happy that I beat the hardest opponent. I already had Code S from having enough points, but it's good that I achieved it on my own like this.A. I have never won against terran on TV, that's what made me more nervous, rather than the fact that I was playing against IMmvp.A. There were no builds that I prepared that worked in close distances in set 1. I kept murmuring to myself that we can't spawn in close distances. Before the games started today, I told myself things like 'I can do well on TV', and 'I can win'. I had to hypnotize myself until the first set was over.A. For set 1, I usually run into him a lot on ladder and I used similar builds whenever we landed in close distances. I used it counter thinking that he would think 'he would never use this build today'. I probably would have lost if I used a different build. In set 2, I had an imagination that I would do opposite to what I did in set 1 after making him feel intimidated. There was a dangerous timing where he could have walked over my main base, but I overcame that timing and won in a hurry before his ghosts came on the field.A. Protoss is not a strong race, but I think there's a skill gap between protoss players. Protoss is good if you are skilled. When I QQ, it's because I don't think I play well, if I was proud, I would talk confidently like oGsMC.A. TheBestfOu had success with brute force and lost with brute force, and LeenockfOu lost the first set, but lost the third set due to map imbalances so I can't really make a comment. I want to tell them that they can just do better next time.A. I wrote something on my diary, this season was just a rehearsal for 2011. My life will change depending on how far I get in this tournament.A. I heard that he said I was an easier opponent compared to IMmvp. Since I beat IMmvp today, I hope that he changes his opinions (laughs). I will beat him no matter what. I want to continue the legend of protoss being unbeatable in the round of 4 and get to the final.A. I think either TSL_FruitDealer or IMNesTea would be adequate. For the round of 4, I'm sorry to oGsMC, but I think it'll be better if MarineKingPrime advanced. PvP requires fierce mental games, so I don't like to play the match-up.A. It's obvious to beat someone in order to advance if you are a progamer. The moments of me jumping in joy were not to disrespect the other player, but to show how happy I was to advance. I hope everyone can understand that. I also want to thank NuclearfOu, OxfOu, GuMihofOu, Han Byung-Hoon and Choi Do-Joon for helping me practice. Also, the girl I mentioned in the last interview, Sun-Young, promised to make me a fan cafe. Even though I don't know when that will be, but I hope she makes it when I'm satisfied with my skill. Lastly, I made a promise with a friend, whose name I cannot reveal, and I hope he keeps that promise.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

MarineKingPrime (T)oGsMC (P)Liquid'Jinro (T)choyafOu (P)



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Addicted to SC? I think so lol. Day 1Day 2So my internet provider decided to do a maintenance for 7 hours right when GSL started... I had to walk to a friend's house at 2AM, just in time to catch Jinro play :D :DAddicted to SC? I think so lol. UBC StarCraft Club is official @ UBC Vancouver campus! Your first eSport community on campus. Welcomes players of all levels at UBC. Follow us on facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=155630424470014 or IRC @ irc.rizon.net #ubcsc