During MBC's 'Radio Star' Lunar New Year special on January 29, the Legendary Starcraft player Lim Yo Hwan, popularly known as SlayerS_'BoxeR,' made a memorable appearance alongside Jo Hyun Jae, Lee Eun Gyeol, Orbit, and Park Young Jin.
Celebrated as "The Terran Emperor" in eSports history, Lim Yo Hwan rose to fame for his remarkable gaming prowess in Starcraft. Renowned for his strategic gameplay and exceptional micromanagement skills with the Terran race during the early 2000s, he left a lasting impact on the gaming community.
Host Kim Gook Jin affectionately introduced Lim Yo Hwan, acknowledging his influence in keeping internet cafes bustling with PC Bangs across the nation during his prime. Surprising many, Lim Yo Hwan shared, “My personal fan café ranked second in membership, just after TVXQ,” shedding light on his immense popularity back then. Notably, he founded Team Orion, a precursor to the illustrious eSports franchise SK Telecom T1 (SKT T1).
Yoo Se Yoon highlighted Lim Yo Hwan's commercial ventures, prompting him to recall filming telecom ads with Jun Ji Hyun and a laptop endorsement with Girls’ Generation.
Adding a touch of humor, Lim Yo Hwan narrated an amusing incident involving his wife, Kim Ga Yeon, who avidly rushed to a Girls’ Generation filming set upon learning of his admiration for the group. An old commercial clip featuring Lim Yo Hwan mistakenly displaying his wedding ring on air elicited laughter from viewers.
Reflecting on their relationship, Kim Ga Yeon reminisced about a past TV appearance where she playfully questioned Lim Yo Hwan's preference between her and Girls’ Generation, to which he always affirmed her beauty without hesitation.
The couple, blessed with two daughters, tied the knot in 2011. Presently, Lim Yo Hwan has transitioned into streaming and professional Poker playing, captivating audiences with his engaging content.
In an industry milestone, the Lunar New Year special garnered massive viewership, reaching a staggering 1,886,000 viewers and securing the top spot in Lunar New Year TV ratings.