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Lee Yun-Yeol: Biography, Facts and Career

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Lee Yun-yeol (Korean: 이윤열, born 20 November 1984), better known as NaDa, is a South Korean entrepreneur, video game designer and former professional gamer who competitively played StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft II. He is known for being one of the most accomplished Brood War players of all time with a total of six major title victories, including three KPGA tours in a row in 2002 and subsequently winning three OnGameNet StarLeagues over the following years, earning him the nickname, "Genius Terran". He achieved the highest KeSPA score of any player before it was re-scaled, and holds the record for longest stay in KeSPA's top 30 at 87 months, beginning in March 2002 and ending in May 2009. He has played for several top-ranking teams, including Pantech EX, Toona S.G., KT_MagicNs, Ideal Space and WeMade FOX. After his transition to StarCraft II in 2010, he joined the Korean team of Old Generations. In February 2012, he joined the American multi-gaming team, compLexity gaming. On 19 June 2012, compLexity Gaming announced that Lee would be retiring from professional gaming, ending a career spanning over a decade.

Quick facts about Lee Yun-Yeol

  • Full name: Lee Yun-Yeol
  • Born: 1984-11-20
  • Nationality: South Korea
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q488919

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Who is Lee Yun-Yeol?

Lee Yun-yeol (Korean: 이윤열, born 20 November 1984), better known as NaDa, is a South Korean entrepreneur, video game designer and former professional gamer who competitively played StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft II.

What nationality is Lee Yun-Yeol?

Lee Yun-Yeol is South Korea.

When was Lee Yun-Yeol born?

Lee Yun-Yeol was born on 1984-11-20.

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