MSI: Pros ask the pros -- Part 2
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After the pros at the Mid-Season Invitational got the chance to ask some of their fellow competitors questions, a few more had a couple of lingering things on their minds. Here are some more questions the pros were wondering about their fellow pros at MSI.
Lucas "Santorin" Larsen: My question is for Fnatic's YellOwStaR. I'm really impressed by you! How did you become so fit and how does it feel? Does it give you more confidence knowing you were able to make such a huge difference without falling back into old habits?
Bora "YellOwStaR" Kim: It was in 2013, I made a documentary with a French TV crew. It was like 40 minutes long, and it was hard work. When I first watched the video, I couldn't handle [my appearance]. I was like, 'I have to do something.' And then I just started to get fit, from that day. It took nine months to lose 35 kg (about 80 lbs) by doing a lot of cardio. I was also working out at the same time.
It was tough days because I was waking up at 9 AM then, I'd go straight to the gym, and then we'd have to practice, then I'd go back to the gym. Basically I was going twice a day to the gym and I just had a lot of motivation. As long as you know what you want, then you just do it. Now I feel way better. I gained a lot of confidence, so that's why I have to keep up the good work and have the right lifestyle and mindset.
My question is for Deft: How do you manage to deal with all of your fangirls? Could you give me some advice?
Hyuk-kyu "Deft" Kim: There's not anything particular I do. I try to be really nice to them. Any request for autograph or pictures, I'll agree to it. As for gifts or whatnot, for thoughtful gifts I tend to post a picture on Facebook or Twitter. As for advice for you YellOwStaR: be nice, thoughtful, and considerate.
My question is for Lustboy: How did you improve your English so quickly?
Jang-sik "Lustboy" Ham: I learned pretty fast, but not by memorization, because learning a language never works with just memorizing stuff. I tried to catch terms when people used them, and asked why they used them. In addition, I tried to imagine the emotion someone was feeling when they said a word to get a better sense of what it meant.
He didn't have a question for anyone else, but ahq e-Sports Club's AD carry did.
Chun An "AN" Chou: I have a question for Faker. What's the reason that you're so strong? I really want to know!
Sanghyuk "Faker" Lee: Thinking about the game in general helps a lot. After each game, you have to sit down and take some time to review your performance and think about how you could have done better. Also, while you play the game, it's not just playing, it's thinking about what you're doing. That thought process is what makes me good.
My question is for Clearlove: You've got two Korean players on your team. Is there any difficulty playing with them due to the language barrier that they have? Also, are you close friends? [laughs]
Ming "Clearlove" Kai: During the game we communicate a lot, and we mainly use English to communicate. After the game, Deft and Pawn are very good teammates, and we are good friends!
We'll see tonight whether Edward Gaming's teamwork can pay off, or if Faker and SKTelecom T1 will win! Tune in to Lolesports for all the action, and head over to our spoiler-free VODs page to watch all the games from the Mid-Season Invitational.
Leah Jackson is a web content editor at Lolesports. Her favorite champion is currently Heimerdinger. Feel free to follow her on Twitter for esports banter and corgi pictures.
Bora "YellOwStaR" Kim: It was in 2013, I made a documentary with a French TV crew. It was like 40 minutes long, and it was hard work. When I first watched the video, I couldn't handle [my appearance]. I was like, 'I have to do something.' And then I just started to get fit, from that day. It took nine months to lose 35 kg (about 80 lbs) by doing a lot of cardio. I was also working out at the same time.
It was tough days because I was waking up at 9 AM then, I'd go straight to the gym, and then we'd have to practice, then I'd go back to the gym. Basically I was going twice a day to the gym and I just had a lot of motivation. As long as you know what you want, then you just do it. Now I feel way better. I gained a lot of confidence, so that's why I have to keep up the good work and have the right lifestyle and mindset.
My question is for Deft: How do you manage to deal with all of your fangirls? Could you give me some advice?
Hyuk-kyu "Deft" Kim: There's not anything particular I do. I try to be really nice to them. Any request for autograph or pictures, I'll agree to it. As for gifts or whatnot, for thoughtful gifts I tend to post a picture on Facebook or Twitter. As for advice for you YellOwStaR: be nice, thoughtful, and considerate.
My question is for Lustboy: How did you improve your English so quickly?
Jang-sik "Lustboy" Ham: I learned pretty fast, but not by memorization, because learning a language never works with just memorizing stuff. I tried to catch terms when people used them, and asked why they used them. In addition, I tried to imagine the emotion someone was feeling when they said a word to get a better sense of what it meant.
He didn't have a question for anyone else, but ahq e-Sports Club's AD carry did.
Chun An "AN" Chou: I have a question for Faker. What's the reason that you're so strong? I really want to know!
Sanghyuk "Faker" Lee: Thinking about the game in general helps a lot. After each game, you have to sit down and take some time to review your performance and think about how you could have done better. Also, while you play the game, it's not just playing, it's thinking about what you're doing. That thought process is what makes me good.
My question is for Clearlove: You've got two Korean players on your team. Is there any difficulty playing with them due to the language barrier that they have? Also, are you close friends? [laughs]
Ming "Clearlove" Kai: During the game we communicate a lot, and we mainly use English to communicate. After the game, Deft and Pawn are very good teammates, and we are good friends!
We'll see tonight whether Edward Gaming's teamwork can pay off, or if Faker and SKTelecom T1 will win! Tune in to Lolesports for all the action, and head over to our spoiler-free VODs page to watch all the games from the Mid-Season Invitational.
Leah Jackson is a web content editor at Lolesports. Her favorite champion is currently Heimerdinger. Feel free to follow her on Twitter for esports banter and corgi pictures.
