Legendary LoL Player Ssumday Bids Farewell to Competitive Scene
Kim “Ssumday” Chan-ho, a celebrated top laner in the League of Legends esports community, has officially announced his retirement from professional play. This sudden decision, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) on May 7, has left fans and the gaming community in shock.
Reason Behind Ssumday’s Retirement
At the age of 27, Ssumday revealed his plans to retire from competitive League of Legends, primarily to fulfill his mandatory military service in South Korea, which is set to begin in July. This requirement has been a topic of discussion in the esports world, particularly after Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok was exempted due to his exceptional achievements in the field, sparking debates among fans of K-pop and esports alike.
Ssumday expressed his gratitude to his fans, saying, “I’ve been trying to be a proud player that you can brag about supporting Ssumday and I’ve lived like that. I’m not sure if I’ve done that well, but I think I’ve done a good job because there are still a lot of people supporting me. Thank you for making me a special person while [being] a professional League player.”
Ssumday’s Career Highlights
After a decade-long career, Ssumday has made a significant impact on the League of Legends scene. He began his journey in 2013 with KT Rolster and later moved to the United States in 2016 to join Team Dignitas. His tenure in the LCS saw him playing for teams like 100 Thieves and Evil Geniuses. One of his notable achievements was winning the LCS Summer Split with 100 Thieves in August 2021.
Reactions from the Community
The news of Ssumday’s retirement has elicited heartfelt responses from fellow players and fans. Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng, a veteran in the scene, referred to Ssumday as a “legend” of the game, while 100 Thieves and fans worldwide commended him for his successful career and expressed their best wishes for his future endeavors.
As Ssumday transitions from professional play, his legacy in the esports community remains strong, and fans are eager to see what he will pursue next.
hello this is ssumday. I’m going to retire from a professional gamer that’s been over 10 years. there is lot’s of reason the main reason is that i felt it was my turn. to my fans. i’ve been trying to be a proud player that you can brag about supporting ssumday and i’ve lived… — @Ssumday on X, May 8, 2024