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Korean original:

(story update)



UPDATE: DES' story about the entire transfer thing:



On 20th August, INnoVation submit his application into the KeSPA posting and required a salary of 100 million Won/year. In foreign teams players can keep their prize money winnings, but in KeSPA teams they can't, the teams will have a share, so he thinks that amount of salary is geniune.



Then news came that KeSPA teams are not in good shape, he realized that no team will be able to match his offer. Back in June when STX was rumored to be disbanding, a lot of teams were already approaching him, including some KeSPA teams. And Acer is among the most active teams, has been actively in touch with STX since July.



On 21st August, before departing to WCS S2 Finals, INnoVation already signed on the KeSPA posting application. Then Coach Kim had a talk with him, told him that judging from various scenarios, Acer might be able to take him during his time in Germany, but he can't sign with them, not until the posting is complete.



Just as Coach Kim predicted, Acer's manager was with INnoVation the entire time in Germany.







The Acer manager explained that they need to finalized their roster in preparation of GSTL, so it's better this gets settled down asap. After a lot of talks and negotiations INnoVation gave the nod.



But Acer was too eager with the announcement, it would be perfectly fine if they announce it after the posting, but the early news caught the Korean side off guard and everything breaks loose. Not only INnoVation's "dual contract" violates the Korean contract law, Acer contacting the player individually without the team's consent is also a violation to the general rule in the scene. STX contacted Acer immediately but no calls were answered. It was a journalist who was in Germany that contacted Acer and informed them about this, then Acer delayed their annoucement till 1st September.



After INnoVation returned to Korea he immediately apologized, in the end KeSPA gave the greenlight considering the player's will.



INnoVation's personal reflections:







INnoVation has joined Acer. Even both parties has settled down agreements very early in the day, since his contract didn't end until 31st August, Acer postponed the announcement till 1st Septemeber. INnoVation is the first KeSPA player who won an premier individual tournament to join a foreign team.



But the process isn't without any obstacle. Acer initially thought INnoVation's contract ends on 25th August, so they spread the word way too early. But INnoVation didn't enter the KeSPA posting/drafting process then, and his contract with SouL is still valid, which results in a awkward situation.



"First of all, I want to say sorry. I told the manager of Acer, I think it's better for me to join a foreign team, but the entire thing isn't sorted out very well. I told KeSPA that I will attend the posting, and my contract with STX didn't end, but I act too carelessly, I feel very sorry about this."



He didn't realize that Acer will misread his contract ending time. At least everything went well, but these twists gave him a lesson, to think more before acting in the future.



But why INnoVation decides to join Acer just before the posting? During his times at STX, he realized under what kind of environment he could get better results. STX used to run on strict training schedules, INnoVation had good skills back then but had no good results. Then the team switched to a more free training environment, INnoVation's skill and results sky rocketed.



"It's quite a coincidence but I feel it's better for me to achieve good results under a free training environment. KeSPA teams are sponsor teams, they can't keep that kind of freedom. It's more that having a better environment rather than money that makes me this decision."



Though KeSPA teams offer better salary, INnoVation still hopes he can fulfull fans' expectations as soon as possible, he thinks a much more familiar training environment is more important. This is the biggest reason he chose a foreign team.



And being able to attend foreign tournaments freely is also attracting him.



But his transfer gains so much heat makes him feel sorry, "I will work harder for my success after joining a foreign team." Translated from Chinese by wooyeon: http://www.playsc.com/forum/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=378527 Korean original: http://sports.news.naver.com/sports/index.nhn?category=e_sports&ctg=news&mod=read&office_id=347&article_id=0000044872&date=20130901&page=2 (personal reflection) http://sports.news.naver.com/sports/index.nhn?category=e_sports&ctg=news&mod=read&office_id=347&article_id=0000044875&date=20130901&page=2 (story update)On 20th August, INnoVation submit his application into the KeSPA posting and required a salary of 100 million Won/year. In foreign teams players can keep their prize money winnings, but in KeSPA teams they can't, the teams will have a share, so he thinks that amount of salary is geniune.Then news came that KeSPA teams are not in good shape, he realized that no team will be able to match his offer. Back in June when STX was rumored to be disbanding, a lot of teams were already approaching him, including some KeSPA teams. And Acer is among the most active teams, has been actively in touch with STX since July.On 21st August, before departing to WCS S2 Finals, INnoVation already signed on the KeSPA posting application. Then Coach Kim had a talk with him, told him that judging from various scenarios, Acer might be able to take him during his time in Germany, but he can't sign with them, not until the posting is complete.Just as Coach Kim predicted, Acer's manager was with INnoVation the entire time in Germany.The Acer manager explained that they need to finalized their roster in preparation of GSTL, so it's better this gets settled down asap. After a lot of talks and negotiations INnoVation gave the nod.But Acer was too eager with the announcement, it would be perfectly fine if they announce it after the posting, but the early news caught the Korean side off guard and everything breaks loose. Not only INnoVation's "dual contract" violates the Korean contract law, Acer contacting the player individually without the team's consent is also a violation to the general rule in the scene. STX contacted Acer immediately but no calls were answered. It was a journalist who was in Germany that contacted Acer and informed them about this, then Acer delayed their annoucement till 1st September.After INnoVation returned to Korea he immediately apologized, in the end KeSPA gave the greenlight considering the player's will.INnoVation has joined Acer. Even both parties has settled down agreements very early in the day, since his contract didn't end until 31st August, Acer postponed the announcement till 1st Septemeber. INnoVation is the first KeSPA player who won an premier individual tournament to join a foreign team.But the process isn't without any obstacle. Acer initially thought INnoVation's contract ends on 25th August, so they spread the word way too early. But INnoVation didn't enter the KeSPA posting/drafting process then, and his contract with SouL is still valid, which results in a awkward situation."First of all, I want to say sorry. I told the manager of Acer, I think it's better for me to join a foreign team, but the entire thing isn't sorted out very well. I told KeSPA that I will attend the posting, and my contract with STX didn't end, but I act too carelessly, I feel very sorry about this."He didn't realize that Acer will misread his contract ending time. At least everything went well, but these twists gave him a lesson, to think more before acting in the future.But why INnoVation decides to join Acer just before the posting? During his times at STX, he realized under what kind of environment he could get better results. STX used to run on strict training schedules, INnoVation had good skills back then but had no good results. Then the team switched to a more free training environment, INnoVation's skill and results sky rocketed."It's quite a coincidence but I feel it's better for me to achieve good results under a free training environment. KeSPA teams are sponsor teams, they can't keep that kind of freedom. It's more that having a better environment rather than money that makes me this decision."Though KeSPA teams offer better salary, INnoVation still hopes he can fulfull fans' expectations as soon as possible, he thinks a much more familiar training environment is more important. This is the biggest reason he chose a foreign team.And being able to attend foreign tournaments freely is also attracting him.But his transfer gains so much heat makes him feel sorry, "I will work harder for my success after joining a foreign team." Translator If you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.