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NaDa – A name that has stood the test of time in professional gaming, his domination and success has lasted an impressive 7 years. No other gamer has managed to stay in the top 30 of the KESPA Ranking for as long as Lee Yun Yeol aka NaDa has. The Legend of NaDa was born after his ‘bonjwa’esque style embedded his name in the annals of Starcraft history. NaDa success as a gamer mirrors Brood Wars success as a professional eSport.

I decided to talk to a few people about Lee “NaDa” Yun Yeol, and here are the reactions I got:

Johnny Kim:
He is a very suitable gamer to his nickname "machine" when he was at the top perfect strategy, perfect play but I can tell you that now I think he's very hard worker, earnest player, and warm-hearted guy.

Plexa:
Nada is the pinnacle of success in Progaming. His persistence in the scene is nothing short of outstanding. His career has been the most successful of any game. His genius is reflected in his precision perfect playstyle and it is this genius that has allowed him to remain relevant 8 years on from his debut.

Ari:
Lee Yoon Yeol is obviously one of the legends of Starcraft. With three MSL and three OSL titles, thus holding a "Golden Mouse", he was, is and will always be a force to be reckoned with. He is commonly named "Genius Terran" and is (statistically) the most successful progamer of all times, even above Lim Yo Hwan (BoxeR). Above all else his successes in progaming, makes NaDa one of the most valuable player, no.. person in the eSports scene for me.

Tadzio:
To say the least, Nada is a prolific player. With over 600 televised games and a 59% winning percentage, the "Genius Terran" is the winningest progamer in the history of Broodwar, an accomplishment that is not likely to be overshadowed anytime soon. As a rare seven-year veteran, Nada is unique among his contemporaries in maintaining his relevance in a profession that favors the young. His talents seem to grow in-time with Broodwar's metagame and although he's no longer the trend-setting superstar he was for most of his career, he's managed to keep pace well enough to stay competitive.
Short description: Like an earthquake may affect the ridge of a mountain range, Nada's influence is felt deeply within the Broodwar metagame. Belittling his significance would be a grave error in judgment.

JWD:
Lee Yoon Yeol is the fiercest, most persistent competitor ever to play professional StarCraft. His illustrious career spans Brood War's entire history as an eSport, and is thus a reminder of the game's unparalleled longevity and depth—NaDa has survived every evolution of StarCraft at its highest level, in part because he spawned several of these evolutions himself. Yoon Yeol's fighting spirit has preserved his eliteness across several generations of progamers, and it guarantees his relevance in the era of StarCraft 2.

Augury:
Consistent player, great mechanics, always bounces back only 'old school' pro gamer that can compete with today's caliber of player’s mechanics.

NeverGG:
For me, Lee Yunyeol represents both the past and the present. He is a constant reminder of the brilliance that Korean esports can bring to light regardless of age, experience or looks. He acts as a continuing inspiration for young gamers in South Korea and beyond.