Kim Yoo-jin (gamer)
Kim Yoo-jin (born October 16, 1993) (Korean: 김유진) better known by his gaming handle sOs, is a Korean professional StarCraft II player. He is the first two-time StarCraft II World Championship Series winner, claiming the title in 2013 and 2015. Kim currently plays for Jin Air Green Wings. He is a Protoss player.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Esports | ||
Representing  | ||
| Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2013 South Korea | StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm |
| sOs | |
|---|---|
| Kim Yoo Jin | |
_in_Dec_2014.jpg) Kim Yoo-jin in 2014. | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 16, 1993 |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| Current team | Jin Air Green Wings |
| Games | StarCraft II |
Career
2013 beat Lee Jaedong at the WCS.[1][2]
In 2015 he repeated his WCS title after beating Life in the finals.[3]
In 2018 he made another deep run in the WCS getting into the Semi Final, after beating his teammate Cho "Maru" Seong Ju 3:0 in the quarterfinal, who was one of the favorites. He lost 0:3 to Kim "Stats" Dae-yeob in the Semi Final though.[4]
Tournament results
- 3-4th - 2013 WCS Season 1 Korea GSL
- 2nd - 2013 WCS Season 1
- 1st - 2013 WCS Global Finals
- 2nd - Red Bull Battle Grounds New York City
- 1st - IEM Season VIII - World Championship
- 1st - 2014 Hot6ix Cup
- 3-4th - 2015 Global StarCraft II League Season 2
- 1st - 2015 MSI Masters Gaming Arena
- 3-4th - 2015 DreamHack Open: Stockholm
- 1st - 2015 WCS Global Finals
- 2nd - 2016 Global StarCraft II League Season 2
- 2nd - 2017 Global StarCraft II League Season 3
- 2nd - 2018 IEM Season XII - PyeongChang
- 2nd - 2018 AfreecaTV GSL Super Tournament 2
- 3-4th - 2018 WCS Global Finals[5]
Playstyle
sOs is known for his creative play, often going for unseen builds or "cheeses". He is regarded as one of the best strategists in the Starcraft II scene.
References
- Desat, Marla (November 9, 2013). "Kim "sOs" Yoo Jin Crowned StarCraft II Champion at BlizzCon". The Escapist. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- JOHNSON, JASON (November 11, 2015). "Kim Yoo Jin is now the best StarCfaft 2 player on earth". Kill Screen. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- Kollar, Philip (November 7, 2015). "Protoss player SoS becomes the first two-time StarCraft 2 World Champion at BlizzCon". Polygon. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/2018_WCS_Global_Finals
- https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/2018_WCS_Global_Finals
| Preceded by Won "PartinG" Lee-sak |
StarCraft II World Championship Series winner 2013 |
Succeeded by Lee "Life" Seung-hyun |
| Preceded by Lee "Life" Seung-hyun |
StarCraft II World Championship Series winner 2015 |
Succeeded by Byun "ByuN" Hyun Woo |