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"I really wanted to stop Flash's dual title attempt"
On the 23rd, Yuhuido, Seoul, in the MBC B Hall Virtual Studio at the Nate MSL Finals - the "Tyrant" LEE JAE DONG defeated "The Ultimate Weapon" LEE YOUNG HO to claim his fifth individual league title. Despite the tension caused in the 3rd game's a heater malfunction induced power out resulting in a ruling giving the dong victory, Jaedong overcame Flash 3-1 for the victory. Jaedong said "I sincerely wanted to win, and because it turned out the way I wanted, I'm happy" and "For the next Leessangrok I'd like to play another great series where I'd leave no regrets"
The following is his interview.
- Feelings on winning the MSL?
I really really wanted to win this MSL. I couldn't stand by and watch Flash claim dual titles so I prepared my hardest. Because the results reflect that, I'm happy. Because I wanted this final so badly, I'm so happy I can hardly believe it.
- The maps were very disadvantageous
There was a lot of concern from those around me. It was very stressful and difficult, and in practice I was often discouraged and frustrated. I told everyone I was confident and that map imbalance could be overcome but the stress from practice was very severe. There was the added anxiety of delivering my promises. I practice hard with the mindset to just win one set. I went in with the mentality -If I lose, I lose but let's at least win one game. I diligently studied Flash's style and with the players and staff's help I was able to win.
- If you were to give Flash an evaluation...
I think he's the greatest player. Whenever I play Flash, it makes me so excited and nervous it feels like my blood is about to boil. Not only is he so skilled, but he is ever adapting and developing. As his rival, I am working hard to not be defeated myself.
- What do you think about the Leessang nickname for you two.
At first I wasn't fond of it, but since it's a nick considered for two great players and I am considered one of them I feel good.
- When the 3rd set was interrupted, how did you go about with mind control.
Coach said that I just had to do what I had to do (-_-;; yup). The people around me helped with mind control. At first I was a little shook but I refocused and just thought about game 4. For game 4 on Fighting Spirit, I did image training and went into the game thinking I had to win.
- You looked really surprised.
I've never had anything like this happen before so I was surprised. I felt really awkward and confused so I coulda been mentally shaken but those around me were a big help in making it possible to re-focus.
- Your impressions of playing in MBC's Virtual Studio
It's adequate for environment for gaming. While I think it's definitely a stage I can showcase the full of my abilities, victory is not the only thing a player wants in the finals. There is a strong desire to stand before the fans, being there live with the fans is preferred and it's regrettable I didn't get to.
- What did you guys say at the award ceremony.
Flash congratulated me a lot. He complemented my skill and I too told him told him not to take this thing too personally or let it get to him.
- Good start to 2010.
I said this in the pre-finals interview also but for this finals I really practiced my hardest and wanted to play games with no regrets. That's how I went into these games and after eventually winning, I've learned hard work won't betray you. I plan on contuing to play hard so I have confidence I will be winning. Not only the MSL but I have amibitions for proleague also. The team is down right now but I want to rise again in proleague. I have desires to sweep all the leagues too. I also want to get most wins for the season.
- If you had to say one thing to your rival Flash
The person who wins this final promised to buy a meal for the other, and during OSL ro8 since Flash won he treated me to a meal. Since I won this time, I'll be buying him a delicious meal. Because we meet so much nowadays, I feel we've gotten friendly. While he's a younger player than I am, I feel there is a lot to learn from Flash. Even today's games I think we went in with a mindset to enjoy the games. While this time I won and Flash lost, next time we met, I want to play games that will delight the fans.
- Word to the fans?
Before I entered this finals, there was a lot of concern from the fans and there were even fans that were sad over the disadvantageous maps. Seeing them, I made a resolution to win and I got strenght from their support. I am sincerely grateful and I know a lot of them wanted to be here live and that's regrettable. Next time I will stand before a bigger stage so I hope for a lot of support and cheer.
From http://media.daum.net/cplist/view.html?cateid=&cpid=119&newsid=20100123221604187&p=fomos
- Fuck yeah. Jaedong! Controversy or not, I don't think there is much doubt of his ability or place in SC. THE MUH FUCKN THRONE
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Thanks for the interview.
Must've been awkward conducting the interview while avoiding the sensitive subject of G3's decision.
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thanks for the interview, reading the part about their relationship makes me feel less disappointed about the final
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weak interview imo. It goes way to little into the power outage, the controversy, Flash, Flash's father and team, the way it affected Flash's mindset in game 4.
Jaedong just talks as if it was a normal BO5 that he won. In my opinion he did not deserve it and should have at least added a line like "I feel sorry for fans that got cheated of a real final, yes the referee's decision was advantageous towards me, blablah".
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rofl, why would they ask Jaedong about Flash's father and KT's team being idiots.
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It feels weird to read this, I'm not exactly sure why. I think when they are friendly with each other, Jaedong feels kinda bad to get the 3rd game by a referee decision, but still... I hope they will be friendly with each other in the future.
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The only ones that cheated the fans of a real final were Flash's father and the KT team.
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This is the real difference why Flash lost and Jaedong won .
- When the 3rd set was interrupted, how did you go about with mind control.
Coach said that I just had to do what I had to do (-_-;; yup). The people around me helped with mind control. At first I was a little shook but I refocused and just thought about game 4. For game 4 on Fighting Spirit, I did image training and went into the game thinking I had to win.
- You looked really surprised.
I've never had anything like this happen before so I was surprised. I felt really awkward and confused so I coulda been mentally shaken but those around me were a big help in making it possible to re-focus.
While Hwaseung coach said to JD he had to do what he had to do to win . KTF coach and Flash's dad were going berserk at the kespa referee instead of just helping Flash regain focus ...
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United States12607 Posts
On January 24 2010 03:38 polarwolf wrote: weak interview imo. It goes way to little into the power outage, the controversy, Flash, Flash's father and team, the way it affected Flash's mindset in game 4.
Jaedong just talks as if it was a normal BO5 that he won. seriously…but what do you expect? Fomos generally goes out of its way to avoid good reportage on interesting/controversial/newsworthy issues that the BW fanbase cares about.
Edit: woop, had to delete the part of your quote that I don't agree with
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If Jaedong would say something like that, something that he felt cheated out of a real final.
I would changed my logo and put him as my FPL leader. Support support. Hahas. He will be my hero if he says something for his rival.
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On January 24 2010 03:40 koreasilver wrote: The only ones that cheated the fans of a real final were Flash's father and the KT team.
Wrong, it was MBC/Kespa/whoever was in charge of the 3rd set decision. Not because of the decision they made, but because they actually allowed Flash's dad and coaches to come and argue about for nearly an hour while Flash had to sit and stew in it all making it increasingly harder for him to clear his mind for the next game.
When a ref. makes a critical call in a crucial situation like that then no matter what the call actually is, once it's been made there must not be left any room for doubt about whether or not it might be overturned. The fact that they didn't deal with it more swiftly is what ruined the finals.
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Oh JD how thou has grown. Thanks!
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On January 24 2010 03:32 SuperJongMan wrote: - Fuck yeah. Jaedong!
Couldn't have said it better myself.
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Jaedong was stuck in deep space the whole time this is happening. You can't really blame him. It's not like he has some vendetta against MBC here. He just pocketted 40k thx to them. The lack of a crowd was MBC's fault. The power out I'd bitch at MBC too, and the decision had to be made by KeSPA between their two thumbs up options. I think they did the right thing. It just happens to be the best game of the series and only one of the craziest ZvT's in recent times.
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Mystlord
United States10264 Posts
Love you JD. Glad to see you didn't focus too much on Set 3. Your MSL title is certainly deserved, no matter what anyone says. JD HWAITING!
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I think Jaedong is stronger mentally because he's been in so many finals before and he came back 0-2 to beat fantasy. If the power out affected him as much as he said it did, imagine what it did to Flash.
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Honestly, this comforts me a little. As much as I wanted Flash to win, seeing JD acting as gracious and honest as he did here makes me think that, although the governing bodies (KeSPA and MBC) might be seriously borked, at least the players are well-mannered, friendly, and intelligent. This interview (along with the supporting evidence) makes me think JD really deserved to win
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On January 24 2010 03:40 koreasilver wrote: rofl, why would they ask Jaedong about Flash's father and KT's team being idiots. can you clarify this? what did flash's father/kt do?
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I don't blame Jaedong for not talking about set 3. I do blame Fomos for not asking though :/
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