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| Background Information | ||
| Name | Kim Sang-soo (김상수) | |
| Country of Birth | South Korea | |
| Birthday | October 15, 1989 (age 36) | |
| Residency | Korea | |
| Competitive | ||
| Team | | |
| Contract Expires | 2027-11-15 | |
| Role | Coach | |
| Favorite Champs | ||
| Soloqueue IDs | IlIIlIIwwvwvwwII (NA), 나진 쏭, Fantastic Song | |
| Social Media & Links | ||
Kim "Ssong" Sang-soo (Hangul: 김상수) is a League of Legends esports player, currently head coach for HANJIN BRION.
Team History
| Team | Start | End | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 20122012-05-29[2] | May 20142014-05-16[1] | 2yr 18d ejel | ||
| | May 20142014-05-16[1] | Dec 20142014-12-02[3] | 6mo 17d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20142014-12-02[5] | Jan 20152015-01-16[4] | 1mo 14d ejel | ||
| | Jun 20152015-06-30[7] | Dec 20162016-12-12[6] | 1yr 5mo ejel | ||
| | Dec 20162016-12-12[10] | Mar 20172017-03-01[8] | 2mo 20d ejel | ||
| | May 20172017-05-18[15] | Nov 20172017-11-01[11] | 5mo 14d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20172017-12-05[17] | Jun 20182018-06-27[16] | 6mo 22d ejel | ||
| | Jun 20182018-06-28[19] | Oct 20182018-10-12[18] | 3mo 14d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20182018-11-19[21] | Aug 20192019-08-16[20] | 8mo 27d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20192019-11-21[25] | Aug 20202020-08-10[24] | 8mo 19d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20202020-12-17[28] | Nov 20212021-11-15[27] | 10mo 29d ejel | ||
| | Feb 20222022-02-13[30] | Nov 20222022-11-21[29] | 9mo 8d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20222022-12-19[33] | Sep 20232023-09-09[32] | 8mo 21d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20232023-11-30[35] | Oct 20242024-10-29[34] | 10mo 29d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20242024-11-22[38] | Nov 20252025-11-17[36] | 1yr 25d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20252025-11-19[39] | Present | 2mo 1d ej |
| Team | Start | End | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 20122012-05-29[2] | Jun 20132013-06-21[40] | 1yr 23d ejel | ||
| | Jun 20132013-06-21[40] | Nov 20132013-11-07[41] | 4mo 16d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20132013-11-07[41] | May 20142014-05-16[1] | 6mo 9d ejel | ||
| | May 20142014-05-16[1] | Dec 20142014-12-02[3] | 6mo 17d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20142014-12-02[5] | Jan 20152015-01-16[4] | 1mo 14d ejel | ||
| | Jun 20152015-06-30[7] | Nov 20152015-11-04[42] | 4mo 4d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20152015-11-04[42] | Jan 20162016-01-05[43] | 2mo 1d ejel | ||
| | Jan 20162016-01-05[43] | Dec 20162016-12-12[6] | 11mo 7d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20162016-12-12[10] | Mar 20172017-03-01[8] | 2mo 20d ejel | ||
| | May 20172017-05-18[15] | Nov 20172017-11-01[11] | 5mo 14d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20172017-12-05[17] | Jun 20182018-06-27[16] | 6mo 22d ejel | ||
| | Jun 20182018-06-28[19] | Oct 20182018-10-12[18] | 3mo 14d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20182018-11-19[21] | Aug 20192019-08-16[20] | 8mo 27d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20192019-11-21[25] | Aug 20202020-08-10[24] | 8mo 19d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20202020-12-17[28] | May 20212021-05-20[44] | 5mo 3d ejel | ||
| | May 20212021-05-20[44] | Nov 20212021-11-15[27] | 5mo 26d ejel | ||
| | Feb 20222022-02-13[30] | Nov 20222022-11-21[29] | 9mo 8d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20222022-12-19[33] | Sep 20232023-09-09[32] | 8mo 21d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20232023-11-30[35] | Oct 20242024-10-29[34] | 10mo 29d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20242024-11-22[38] | Nov 20252025-11-17[36] | 1yr 25d ejel | ||
| | Nov 20252025-11-19[39] | Dec 20252025-12-31[45] | 1mo 12d ejel | ||
| | Dec 20252025-12-31[45] | Jan 20262026-01-01[46] | 1d ejel | ||
| | Jan 20262026-01-01[46] | Present | 19d ej |
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| | June 21, | |
| | November 7, Peng joins as substitute. SSONG (Mid to Sub/Support) changes position.[41] |
| | May 16, SSONG (Sub/Support to Coach) changes position.[1] | |
| | December 2, Team disbands. Duke, Ohq, Cain, Reach (Head Coach), MOKUZA (Coach), and SSONG (Coach) leave.[3] | |
| | December 2, Team is reformed as a single team. Duke, watch, Ggoong, Ohq, Zefa, Cain, Pure, Reach (Head Coach), MOKUZA (Coach), SSONG (Coach), and viNylCat (Coach) join.[5] |
| | January 16, SSONG (Coach) leaves.[4] | |
| | June 30, Lee Jae-wook (Coach) and SSONG (Coach) join.[7] | |
| | November 4, |
| | January 5, | |
| | December 12, SSONG (Coach) leaves.[6] | |
| | December 12, SSONG (Coach) joins.[10] |
| | March 1, SSONG (Coach) leaves.[8][9] | |
| | May 18, SSONG (Head Coach) joins.[15] | |
| | November 1, SSONG (Head Coach), Loyota (Head Analyst), Dodo (Team Manager), and Robert Yip (Sport Psychology and Performance Coach) leave.[11][12][13][14] | |
| | December 5, SSONG (Head Coach) joins. Lustboy (Strategic Coach) rejoins as substitute. Parth (Head Coach to General Manager) changes position.[17] |
| | June 27, SSONG (Head Coach) is removed from the GCD.[16] | |
| | June 28, SSONG (Head Coach to Strategic Coach) and Lustboy (Strategic Coach/Sub/Support to Head Coach/Sub/Support) change positions.[19] | |
| | August 17, SSONG (Strategic Coach) is added to the GCD.[47] SSONG (Head Coach)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 19 November 2018.[48] | |
| | October 12, SSONG (Strategic Coach) leaves.[18] | |
| | November 19, SSONG (Head Coach) joins. Huni's contract expires. Damonte leaves.[21][22][23] | |
| | November 20, SSONG (Head Coach)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 16 November 2021.[49] |
| | August 16, Lourlo, Solo, MikeYeung, Fenix, Apollo, Hakuho, SSONG (Head Coach), Tyler (Assistant Coach), and Jim (Head Analyst) leave.[20] | |
| | November 21, SSONG (Head Coach) joins. Tafo (Business Development Manager & Head of Data Management to League of Legends General Manager) and Weldon (Head Coach to League of Legends Division Coach) change positions.[25][26] | |
| | December 11, Crown and SSONG (Head Coach)'s contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 16 November 2021.[50] |
| | August 10, SSONG (Head Coach) and Weldon (League of Legends Division Coach) leave.[24] | |
| | December 17, SSONG (Interim Head Coach) joins.[28] |
| | January 14, SSONG (Interim Head Coach) and dongHo (Coach)'s contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 15 November 2021.[51] | |
| | May 20, SSONG (Interim Head Coach to Coach) changes position. cvMax (Head Coach) becomes active.[44] | |
| | November 15, SSONG (Coach) leaves.[27] |
| | February 13, SSONG (Head Coach) rejoins. Shine (Interim Head Coach to Coach) changes position.[30][31] SSONG renames to Ssong.[52] Ssong (Head Coach)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 21 November 2022.[53] | |
| | November 21, Shine (Coach)'s contract expires but departure is not confirmed. Ssong (Head Coach) and Mowgli (Coach)'s contracts expire.[29] | |
| | December 19, Ssong (Head Coach) joins. Sharkz (Head Coach to Head of Coaching) changes position.[33] |
| | September 9, VicLa and Ssong (Head Coach) leave.[32] | |
| | November 30, Ssong (Coach) joins.[35] | |
| | December 20, Ssong (Coach)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2024.[54] |
| | October 29, Zefa (Head Coach), Bubbling (Coach), and Ssong (Coach) leave.[34] | |
| | November 22, Rich, Juhan, ucal, and Ssong (Head Coach) join.[38] |
| | January 17, Rich and ucal's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 16 November 2026. Sponge, Teddy, Andil, Alive (Coach), Ssong (Head Coach), and Frozen (Coach)'s contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 17 November 2025.[55] | |
| | November 17, Andil's contract is extended through 2026. Sponge, kyeahoo, Teddy, Alive (Coach), and Ssong (Head Coach) leave.[36][37] | |
| | November 19, Ssong (Head Coach) joins.[39] | |
| | December 31, |
| | January 1, | |
| | January 11, Casting, GIDEON, Fisher, Teddy, Namgung, Roamer, and Duke (Coach)'s contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 16 November 2026. Ssong (Head Coach)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 15 November 2027.[56] |
Biography
Trivia
Tournament Results
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Media
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- October 4, NaJin Sword Interview with MonteCristo/Chobra - Season Two World Championship Day One with MonteCristo and Chobra on YouTube
- January 6, Najin Sword SSONG Kayle guide/interview. with This Is Game on Reddit
- February 18, LZ SSONG-Crash: "I suppose it is my lucky day." with , and on Inven Global
- June 28, IMT Coach Ssong: "If 70% of coaches are replaced with Koreans, LCS will see 70% performance boost" with , and on Inven Global
- August 23, Brought up from the Bottom: Interview with Ssong, the NA LCS Coach of the Split with , and on Inven Global
- November 9, Coach Ssong: "I would like to believe it was a dream come true to have the opportunity to coach in NA." with , and on Inven Global
- November 19, Can SSong solve TSM’s international woes? by Christian Marcale on The Game Haus
- December 7, TSM's new coach Ssong: 'For international stages, I can assure you guys that we'll perform better' with Travis Gafford on YouTube
- January 28, TSM's Head Coach, Ssong, Discusses The Problems About The Team. with Byungho "Haao" Kim and James "Bick" Hong on Inven Global
- March 9, TSM's Head Coach, Ssong, Explains That Bringing TSM To MSI Will Alleviate A Lot Of The Pressure. with Byungho "Haao" Kim and James "Bick" Hong on Inven Global
- March 23, TSM Coach Ssong: "I am just happy to reward fans at least a bit today, and I hope to not stop here." with , and on Blitz Esports
- March 27, An Interview Written By The Head Coach of Echo Fox: “Going to Play-offs or Semi-Finals is not a matter for us.” with Byungho "Haao" Kim on Inven Global
- December 28, Flyquest just built a CHAMPIONSHIP roster by Tony Rona on YouTube
- February 10, I ask FLY SSONG and Sharkz how far away NA is from being GREAT - Their Answer? with dGon on YouTube
- February 10, "FlyQuest's goal is to BEAT the Asian teams" Ssong's plans for FQ and LCS with Ashley Kang on YouTube
Post-Match Interviews
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| Date | Tournament | Match | Link |
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| 2022-10-02 | Worlds 2022 Play-In | vs | Link |
Images
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NJ SWD SSONG, Champions 2012 Summer
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NJBS SSONG, Worlds Season 3
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FOX SSONG, LCS 2019 Spring
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DRX SSONG, LCK 2021 Spring
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DRX SSONG, LCK 2021 Summer
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DRX Ssong, LCK 2022 Spring
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DK Ssong, LCK 2024 Spring
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DRX Ssong, LCK Cup 2025
Redirects
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 [나진 리빌딩 ③] 코치에서 6쏭 모드! 나진 소드 '쏭' 김상수 코치 발탁 (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 나진 e엠파이어, 쉴드-소드 2팀 체제 구축 (Korean) thisisgame.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 별들의 전쟁 시작! LoL 챔피언스 코리아 프리시즌 로스터 공개 (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 [뉴스] 나진 '쏭' 김상수 코치, 새출발 위해 나진 떠나 (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 별들의 전쟁 시작! LoL 챔피언스 코리아 프리시즌 로스터 공개 (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 롱주 게이밍, 전 ROX 출신 '쏭' 김상수 코치 영입 (Korean) fomos.kr
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 [뉴스] 코치에서 6쏭모드! '쏭' 김상수, 쿠 타이거즈 코치로 합류 (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 '쏭' 김상수 코치, 롱주 게이밍과 결별 fomos.kr
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Coach SSONG leaves Longzhu Gaming invenglobal.com
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 롱주 게이밍, 전 ROX 출신 '쏭' 김상수 코치 영입 (Korean) fomos.kr
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 SSONG's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Dodo's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Loyota's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Robert Yip's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Welcome Our New Head Coach for the LCS Summer Split immortals.gg
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2018-06-26; after change - NA - 2018-06-27
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Welcome SSONG + Lustboy! tsm.gg
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 SSONG Departs from TSM tsm.gg
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Team SoloMid's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Ousted from LCS, Echo Fox release players espn.com
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Exclusive: Echo Fox brings on former TSM head coach SSONG newsweek.com
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2018-11-18; after change - NA - 2018-11-19
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Damonte's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Counter Logic Gaming's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 Counter Logic Gaming's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 LCS Front Office Update clg.gg
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 DRX's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 DRX's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 DRX's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 DRX's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 LCK's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 FlyQuest‘s Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 FlyQuest's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 Dplus KIA's X Post x.com
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 Dplus KIA's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 DRX's X Post x.com
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 DRX's X Post x.com
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 DRX's X Post x.com
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 OKSavingsBank BRION's X Post (Korean) x.com
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 40.2 “e-mFire” 프로게임단 7인 로스터 체제 확정 및 팀명 변경 (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 판도라TV LOL 챔피언스 윈터 13-14시즌 본선 로스터 (Korean) naver.com
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 42.2 [뉴스] 새 얼굴 대거 등장! 네이버 2015 LoL KeSPA컵 로스터 공개! (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 [뉴스] 리그오브레전드 게임단 '락스 타이거즈', 스프링 시즌 로스터 확정 (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 44.2 [오피셜] '씨맥' 김대호, DRX 감독직 복귀 (Korean) dailyesports.com
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 45.2 BRION's X Post (Korean) x.com
- ↑ 46.0 46.1 46.2 BRION's X Post (Korean) x.com
- ↑ Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2018-08-16; after change - NA - 2018-08-17
- ↑ Archive Pages: before change - ; after change - NA - 2018-08-17
- ↑ Archive Pages: before change - ; after change - NA - 2018-11-20
- ↑ Archive Pages: before change - ; after change - NA - 2019-12-11
- ↑ Archive Pages: before change - KR - 2021-01-13; after change - KR - 2021-01-14
- ↑ DRX's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ Archive Pages: before change - KR - 2022-02-12; after change - KR - 2022-02-13
- ↑ Archive Pages: before change - KR - 2023-12-19; after change - KR - 2023-12-20
- ↑ Archive Pages: before change - KR - 2025-01-16; after change - KR - 2025-01-17
- ↑ Archive Pages: before change - KR - 2026-01-10; after change - KR - 2026-01-11








