The Play (Zeus Agency) statement released

Statement regarding the transfer of ‘Zeus’ Choi Woo-jae
hello. This is ‘The Play’, the agency of ‘Zeus’ Choi Woo-jae:
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the fans who always support Choi Woo-je:
We also apologize for causing any inconvenience to fans of Lee Sook-ro regarding Choi Woo-jae’s recent transfer:
Recently, Zeus transferred from T1 to Hanwha Life Esports and started playing League of Legends.
Fans are giving various opinions regarding Choi Woo-jae’s transfer:
This agency would like to issue a statement regarding this as soon as possible, but
Player Choi Woo-jae does not want the dispute with T1, which some of his close acquaintances belong to, to escalate.
We respect the decision-making process and do not hesitate to respond proactively.
However, in the AMA announced by T1 in the early morning of January 22nd, there was something completely different from the facts.
Contains many; Accordingly, this agency consulted with Hanwha Life@Sports and Choi Woo-jae to
After determining the facts, we have decided to issue a statement:
We will correct any misunderstandings by conveying accurate facts and sincerely clarify our position with Choi Woo-je.
To tell you this, I am issuing this statement.
Through this statement, Choi Woo-je’s sincerity is conveyed and unfounded accusations against Choi Woo-jae are conveyed.
I hope it never stops.

The match between this agency and Choi Woo-jae and T1 was held from the 12th to the 19th.
The detailed timeline of negotiations is shown in the table below:
date
progress
Contents of discussion
11/12
T1 1st face-to-face phenomenon (Gangnam Sayok) / 1st proposal in T1
Review proposal
11/15
T1 2nd face-to-face phenomenon (Gangnam Sayok)
review again
11/16
Streamline phenomenon 1st / T1 speed 2nd proposal
Rejected (accept market valuation)
11/17
Streamline phenomenon 2nd
Rejected (accept market valuation)
11/18
3rd wire phenomenon / 3rd proposal in T1 and completion of direct call between player and T1
Rejected (accept market valuation)
11/19 08:30
Scheduled to meet with players in the morning and communicate with players before and after lunch.
Proposing Party: Agency
11/19 1O.00
Negotiations on terms with other clubs begin
agency
11/19 11:40
First counterproposal delivered
Proposing Party: Agency
11/19 13.10
Delivery of final proposal to first counterproposal
Proposing Party: T1
11/19 13.50
Reject the final offer in T1
Proposing Party: Agency
Complete T1 direct call with player
Proposing Party: T1
11/19 14:10
Additional offers and requests for meetings with players
Proposing Party: T1
Meeting with players is more important than meeting
Proposing Party: Agency
Deliver deadline and re-request final proposal by phone
14:50
Contact us again for final offer
Proposing Party: Agency
14.53
Complete T1 direct call with player
Proposing Party: T1
15.10
2nd final proposal delivered
Proposing Party: T1
15:20
Second counterproposal delivered to T1
Proposing Party: Agency
15.30
The status quo is terminated due to the response of not accepting the counterproposal in T1.
agency

To summarize
1)
T1’s first proposal is not acceptable, so negotiations have not progressed smoothly from the beginning.
2) During the priority negotiation period before the 19th, there were opinions that they would like to receive evaluation in the FA market first.
We will continue to express ourselves and sincerely engage in negotiations with T1.
3) On the 19th, when he entered the free agent market, this agency and Choi Woo-jae had a meeting with T1 at 10 a.m. or
You have never agreed to negotiate in person after 3pm:
4) The situation with T1 on the 19th was continuously recorded over the phone, and overseas transfer was not taken into consideration.
At the request of Hanwha Life@Sports, it will not be delivered to T1 at the 3pm deadline.
There was a disagreement regarding the contract period until 3:30 p.m. beyond the 3 p.m. deadline given to T1.
As it is not narrowed down, the status quo with T1 is not finalized:

Our detailed position on this is as follows:
1. The position of this agency and Choi Woo-jae regarding the contract terms and conditions
Choi Woo-je is a player who has been working exclusively for T1 since his trainee days before his debut.
My loyalty and affection for TI are extraordinary, and I am willing to stay at T1 even if it means risking losses.
We have communicated the system to the agency as our top priority:
T1 presented contract terms that were not acceptable even in the 2023 free agent market.
Accordingly, it is said that this agency can also find other teams that can provide better treatment.
Player Choi Woo-je personally chose T1 Remains as he participated in the final match against T1.
Entering the 2024 transfer market, Choi Woo-jae will receive at least some recognition from T1 for his contributions so far.
If there is no way to do so, the conditions proposed by T1 are not in line with the conditions that may come from other teams.
Even if I didn’t achieve it, I approached the situation with the determination to renew my contract with T1.
However, T1 gave support to Choi Woo-jae, a member of the team that contributed to winning the World Championship for two consecutive years.
I made an unconvincing offer. Inon, this agency, of course, without greed
From Choi Woo-je’s perspective, there are no conditions that are difficult to readily accept.
T claims that the offer reflects the position of the player who hoped for a long-term contract, but the terms and conditions of the offer were
Looking at it, it is difficult to agree on how the contract is beneficial to the player.
The terms we finally proposed to T7 just before the negotiations broke down were in terms of amount, option, period, etc.
In all respects, it does not meet the conditions proposed by Hanwha Life Esports.
In this way, Choi Woo-jae does not prioritize renewing his contract with T1 from beginning to end. Choi Woo-jae
There is absolutely no truth to the misconception that the decision to move was made solely for better contract terms:

2. Regarding prize money and counter proposals during the priority prize period
Since receiving our first prize proposal, we have continuously received feedback from the FA market about evaluating it.
How to deliver.
T1 explained that the basis for its initial proposal was the weakening market situation and the introduction of the Slerry RAM system.
It is also highly likely that other teams will gradually lower their players’ salary levels:
The agency is active during the priority period when market conditions cannot be accurately identified.
Rather than making a counteroffer, first check Choi Woo-jae’s market value in the free agent market and base it on a two-day basis.
I do not believe that it would be better to quickly reconcile differences with T1.
As an agent representing the player’s rights, rather than improving the contract conditions even slightly as a result of the current situation,
There is no need to first confirm whether T1’s claims in the free agent market are true:
However, regardless of the fact that we did not make a counteroffer, the situation with T1 continued to occur.
There is some progress. Receive an evaluation from the FA market, but comply with the conditions ultimately presented by T1.
Choi Woo-jae’s firm intention was to renew his contract with T1 unless there was a large gap.
T1 is concerned about the fact that we did not make an active counteroffer during the priority period.
It’s like avoiding a situation with T1 during the priority period or not giving any specific details until just before the transfer.
The facts are being distorted as if no counteroffer was made.
However, the status quo with T1 continued even during the priority period, and in the free agent market, Choi Woo-jae’s
After confirming the market value framework, we would like to clearly state that we have come together with T1 with a specific counteroffer:

About the face-to-face phenomenon and deadline on March 19th
We have not agreed to face-to-face meetings with T1 on the 19th after 70:00 am or 3:00 pm:
This agency continues to adhere to the policy of first receiving evaluations from other teams in the free agent market.
After delivering the message, I would like to inform you that I will contact you on the morning of the FA day before or after lunch:
The claim that they promised to hold a face-to-face event at 10 a.m. is not true:
Based on the phenomenon of other clubs during the FA period and the conditions proposed by Hanwha Life@Sports on the 19th, we
The conditions we wish to present to TI are clear and we have set a deadline of 3pm for T1 of our field.
We have requested that you accept our final offer. Even after 3 p.m., the phenomenon on the wire does not continue.
Since TI did not bend its position regarding the contract period, we decided that our rice field situation would not fall apart:
As I mentioned below, there is no deadline requested by Hanwha Life Esports at 3:00 PM first.
The situation with T1 cannot continue for much longer:
The reason for setting the rather harsh deadline of 3 PM was to follow the footsteps of Choi Woo-jae and the team’s decision.
Hanwha Life Esports made the request first because the direction of the FA market operation could change.
Choi Woo-jae’s will to remain in T1 is strong, so we will shorten the deadline a little in order to win additional prizes with T1.
I requested an extension, but ultimately the deadline was not extended until 3:30 PM.
Until then, we and T1 will not continue to operate over the phone.

We had no idea that COO Ahn Eung-gi was coming in person, and we were not informed at all before 3:30.
If T1 had accepted the contract period information even over the phone, Choi Woo-jae would have been T1’s remaining member.
There is a possibility that he will be selected, but T1 is moving to see Choi Woo-je’s name.
We are not accepting offers on contract terms.
Also, although the phenomenon has not ended, T1 officials and Choi Woo-jae who visited around 4 p.m.
We meet and part ways in a friendly atmosphere where we support each other.
Some misconceptions that Choi Woo-jae has not even met with high-ranking T1 officials are not true:
The LCK FA market has the characteristic of many players’ futures being decided in a short period of time.
No matter how competitive a player is, it is difficult to sacrifice the status quo for a long period of time in order to improve the terms of the contract.
There are limits. Because of these market conditions, a quick decision was inevitably made.
The misconception that I decided to transfer quickly because I had no intention of leaving T1 in the first place is not true.

4. Exchange of opinions with T1 after contract termination
After the phenomenon ends, the agent hopes that the team, players, and fans will not suffer any harm.
On the 21st, I contacted T1 Axis and expressed my disappointment and regret about the current situation.
It is true that a separate statement was originally intended to be released at the end of the two days:
However, by expressing it as an “apology” for two days, it made it seem as if the fault was ours.
We regret that:

5. Conclusion
There is other misinformation, but I will first focus on explaining the key points.
All of our claims have already been cross-verified with Choi Woo-jae and Hanwha Life Esports.
Creating negative public opinion about this agency and player Choi Woo-jae by providing incorrect records of facts.
We express regret to T7 and demand that this wasteful public opinion war be stopped.
I would like to convey the agency’s position above.
Fans, please consider the agency and Choi Woo-jae’s position.
We earnestly ask you to stop the indiscriminate criticism and criticism.
thank you:
The Play Dream.
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