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Background Information | ||
Name | Kim Sang-soo (김상수) | |
Country of Birth | South Korea | |
Birthday | October 15, 1989 (age 35) | |
Residency | Korea | |
Competitive | ||
Team | ![]() | |
Contract Expires | 2025-11-17 | |
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 DRX.
Team History
Team | Start | End | |||
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![]() | 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[36] | Present | 5mo 3d ej |
Team | Start | End | |||
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![]() | May 20122012-05-29[2] | Jun 20132013-06-21[37] | 1yr 23d ejel | ||
![]() | Jun 20132013-06-21[37] | Nov 20132013-11-07[38] | 4mo 16d ejel | ||
![]() | Nov 20132013-11-07[38] | 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[39] | 4mo 4d ejel | ||
![]() | Nov 20152015-11-04[39] | Jan 20162016-01-05[40] | 2mo 1d ejel | ||
![]() | Jan 20162016-01-05[40] | 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[41] | 5mo 3d ejel | ||
![]() | May 20212021-05-20[41] | 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[36] | Present | 5mo 3d ej |
News
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![]() | June 21, ![]() ![]() | |
![]() | November 7, Peng joins as substitute. SSONG (Mid to Sub/Support) changes position.[38] |
![]() | 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.[42] SSONG (Head Coach)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 19 November 2018.[43] | |
![]() | 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.[44] |
![]() | 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.[45] |
![]() | 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.[46] | |
![]() | May 20, SSONG (Interim Head Coach to Coach) changes position. cvMax (Head Coach) becomes active.[41] | |
![]() | 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.[47] Ssong (Head Coach)'s contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 21 November 2022.[48] | |
![]() | 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.[49] |
Biography
Trivia
Tournament Results
This table shows up to the 10 most recent results. For complete results, click here.
Media
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- 2023
- 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
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 “e-mFire” 프로게임단 7인 로스터 체제 확정 및 팀명 변경 (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 판도라TV LOL 챔피언스 윈터 13-14시즌 본선 로스터 (Korean) naver.com
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 [뉴스] 새 얼굴 대거 등장! 네이버 2015 LoL KeSPA컵 로스터 공개! (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 40.2 [뉴스] 리그오브레전드 게임단 '락스 타이거즈', 스프링 시즌 로스터 확정 (Korean) inven.co.kr
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 [오피셜] '씨맥' 김대호, DRX 감독직 복귀 (Korean) dailyesports.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