Former LCK Player ikssu Becomes Bitcoin Investor
Jeon “ikssu” Ik-soo, known for his energetic personality and aggressive plays during his time as the top laner for Jin Air Green Wings, has announced his transition into the world of bitcoin investment. In a Facebook post on Saturday, ikssu revealed his new venture.
Back in November, after the Worlds competition, Jin Air released a statement notifying fans that ikssu had decided not to renew his contract. While he has continued to stream on his Afreeca TV channel, he has kept quiet about his future plans in the LCK.
However, with this recent announcement, it is now clear that ikssu has temporarily retired from professional gaming in order to focus on streaming and bitcoin investment.
ikssu’s fans who keep up with his streams may have already suspected this would be his path. His stream has evolved into a combination of broadcasting League of Legends gameplay and exploring the world of bitcoin investment, giving fans the opportunity to experience both with him. In his announcement, he expressed his desire to not return to professional gaming, a sentiment he had already shared on his stream.
Bitcoin investment may be a relatively unfamiliar concept in Europe and North America, but in South Korea, it is a significant part of the financial landscape. According to a CNN report, South Korea accounts for up to 20% of all bitcoin transactions. Since ikssu left Jin Air to become an investor in November, the value of one bitcoin has seen a drastic increase of almost $10,000, as shown by a data chart from cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase.
Interestingly, ikssu is not the only LCK player with an interest in bitcoin. SK Telecom’s Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has also shown a strong curiosity in this digital currency. However, fans can rest assured that Faker has no plans to leave SK Telecom T1 in order to pursue bitcoin investment.
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