What is the relationship between fashion and gaming? Is there one? Last month, Nike featured League of Legends player Jian “Uzi” Zihao in their “Shut Up and ____,” campaign alongside LeBron James. UNDEFEATED created a limited-edition jersey kit for eSports team New York Excelsior last summer. While there is yet to be a first-ever official sportswear sponsorship of an eSports player or team, that day is not too far off in the future.

eSports players are now traded among different teams just like Premiere League athletes, with salary levels just as high. Pro gamers nowadays have both the ability and taste to deck themselves in hyped gear, oftentimes being spotted in the likes of Off White, Gucci, and Balenciaga. To explore this further, HYPEBEAST met with Overwatch team Seoul Dynasty of South Korea, arguably the biggest gaming capital of the world. Who are they? And what is their take on fashion?

Tobi

“I’m an avid HYPEBEAST reader. I even have the app.”

Name: Jin Mo Yang

Age: 24

Role: Support

Signature Hero: Lucio, Mercy

Experience: Winner of the 2017 Overwatch World Cup as the South Korea Team

Main Strength: Undoubtedly the world’s best Lucio player

Favorite Sneaker: Nike Air Max 98

Fissure

“I’m not interested in anything other than gaming and streaming.”

Name: Chan Hyung Baek

Age: 19

Role: Tank

Signature Hero: Winston, Reinhardt, Orisa

Experience: London Spitfire (2017~2018), LA Gladiators (2018)

Main Strength: Best Main Tanker in the League

Favorite Shoe: Gucci ‘Snake Printed Slide’

Fleta

“Winning the ‘Overwatch’ World Cup was the best experience of my life.”

Name: Byung Sun Kim

Age: 19

Role: DPS

Signature Hero: Pharah, Widowmaker, Genji

Experience: Winner of the 2018 Overwatch World Cup as the South Korea Team

Main Strength: The world’s most flexible DPS who can play many different heroes

Favorite Sneaker: Nike Air Force 1

Zunba

“We’ve never won against London’s Spitfire or New York’s Excelsior. I want to focus on beating them.”

Name: Jun Hyeok Kim

Age: 21

Role: Tank

Signature Hero: Zarya, D.Va, Roadhog

Experience: Winner of the 2016 & 2017 Overwatch World Cup as the South Korea Team

Main Strength: Overwatch League’s best Sub Tank

Favorite Sneaker: Balenciaga Triple S

Ryujehong

“‘Overwatch’ enriches my life. I’m thankful to the game.”

Name: Je Hong Ryu

Age: 27

Role: Support

Signature Hero: Ana, Zenyatta

Experience: Winner of the 2016 & 2017 Overwatch World Cup as the South Korea Team

Main Strength: An unusually genius Ana player, especially with Sleep Dart

Favorite Sneaker: Balenciaga Speed Trainer

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