The first match up has been decided; It is between Byun Sangil from Korea and Ichiliki Lyu from Japan.
As a result of cast lots, China got an unearned win. Therefore Korea and Japan meet in the first match of NongSim Cup on 20th.
After that, each country's spearhead showed up. Byun Sangil from Korea, Ichiliki Lyu from Japan and Thi JiaXi from China.
Below is the interview with Byun Sangil.
– It is first time for you to be here in NongSim Cup. How do you feel now?
In fact, I feel nervous much. But I will try not to be.
- What do you think about your opponent?
We have no games before, but just reviewed his games. I think he is very stable.
- How do you feel to be a spearhead from Korea?
As soon as I became a representative of Korea, many people including me expect this. So I don't surprised and no special feeling. But I am surprised to see Thi JiaXi 9Dan is also spearhead