Neko (gamer)

Park Se-hyeon, (박세현) better known as his online alias Neko, is a South Korean professional Overwatch coach and former support player on the staff of the Guangzhou Charge. Park began his professional Overwatch career with RX Foxes before signing with the Boston Uprising in the inaugural season of the Overwatch League (OWL). After one season with the Uprising, he signed with the Toronto Defiant; in both the first two seasons of the OWL, Park was named an Overwatch League All-Star.

In this Korean name, the family name is Park.
Neko
박세현
(Park Se-hyeon)
Personal information
HometownChangwon, South Korea[1]
NationalityKorean
Career information
StatusActive
LeagueOverwatch League
Current teamGuangzhou Charge
GamesOverwatch
RoleCoach
Career history
As player:
2017RX Foxes
2018Boston Uprising
2019Toronto Defiant
2020O2 Blast
As coach:
2021–presentGuangzhou Charge
Career highlights and awards

Career

RX Foxes

Park began his professional Overwatch career with RX Foxes, playing under head coach Park "Crusty" Dae-hee.[2] As a flex support player, he competed with his team in OGN's APEX series, the largest competitive Overwatch series in South Korea at the time. The team's best finish was in APEX Season 4, where they placed in fourth.[3]

Boston Uprising

In November 2017, Park signed with the Boston Uprising of the newly-formed Overwatch League, where he was reunited with head coach Crusty.[2][4] Park found success in their 2018 season; posting winning records in both Stage 1 and 2 and recorded a perfect 10–0 record in Stage 3 – the first team ever to accomplish the feat.[5] While the team failed to claim any stage or season titles, Park was selected for the 2018 All-Star Game.[6] However, due to visa issues, he was unable to participate in the All-Star Weekend.[7]

Toronto Defiant

In October 2018, Park signed with new expansion team Toronto Defiant.[8] Park was suspended for the first three games of the 2019 Overwatch League season for selling an account and obstructing league office investigation; these actions were performed before joining the Defiant.[9][10] While the team struggled throughout the season, Park was selected for the 2019 All-Star Game, the second season in a row he was selected for the honor.[11] The Defiant parted ways with Park in October 2019.[2]

O2 Blast

On December 31, 2019, Korean Overwatch Contenders team O2 Blast announced that Park would be competing with the team for the 2020 season.[12]

Guangzhou Charge

On November 30, 2020, the Guangzhou Charge announced that Park had joined the team as part of their coaching staff for the 2021 season.[13]

References
  1. "Overwatch League Players". Overwatch League. Archived from the original on September 13, 2018.
  2. "Valiant, Defiant, Justice make moves in Overwatch League". ESPN. Reuters. October 31, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  3. "Roster changes revealed by Overwatch League website". over.gg. November 6, 2017. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  4. Datuin, Sage (November 8, 2017). "Boston Uprising Welcomes Avast and Neko To Their Overwatch League Roster". Akshon Esports. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  5. Barth, Nicholas (May 5, 2018). "Boston Uprising Become First Team to Have Perfect 10-0 Stage Record". Twin Galaxies. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  6. Mejia, Ozzie (July 10, 2018). "Blizzard Names 2018 Overwatch League All-Star Game Reserves". ShackNews. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  7. Kelley, Davis (August 23, 2018). "Neko Unable to Attend Overwatch League All-Star Weekend". DBLTAP. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  8. "OWL: Toronto Defiant signs Envy and Neko". ESPN. Reuters. October 28, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  9. "Seven Overwatch League players hit with punishments ahead of Season 2". ESPN. Reuters. December 23, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  10. Loung, Steven (December 21, 2018). "Toronto Defiant player Neko suspended for first three games of season". SportsNet. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  11. Samples, Rachel (May 8, 2019). "Here's the list of reserves for the 2019 Overwatch League All-Star event". Dot Esports. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  12. O2 Blast [@O2Blast_OW] (December 31, 2019). "OWC KR 2020 Season Roster" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. "Guangzhou Charge sign Neko, Daemin". Field Level Media. Reuters. November 30, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
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