S8UL expands its eSports portfolio by signing legendary StarCraft II player GuMiho, adding to their growing roster for the upcoming EWC 2025.
S8UL Welcomes "The Towel Terran"
Mumbai, May 8, 2025: S8UL has announced its entry into StarCraft II by signing South Korean player Pyung Jae Koh, known as GuMiho or "The Towel Terran." This marks S8UL's first venture into real-time strategy games and continues its global expansion across competitive gaming titles.
GuMiho joins S8UL with a distinguished career in professional StarCraft II. He gained recognition for his creative tactics and unconventional strategies, particularly with mechanical Terran unit compositions. His nickname comes from his habit of playing with a towel over his hands to maintain precision during matches.
Notable Achievements
The South Korean player cemented his status in StarCraft history by winning the GSL Code S Championship in 2017. He defeated soO 4-2 in the finals, establishing himself among the elite players in the game.
More recently, GuMiho has continued to perform at a high level. In December 2024, he won against Protoss player Clem with a 3-2 score at HomeStory Cup XXVI. Earlier, he secured victory against ShoWTimE with a 4-3 result at HomeStory Cup XXV. Additionally, he reached the finals of WardiTV 2023, finishing second against Dark.
Expanding EWC Presence
With this signing, S8UL strengthens its lineup for the Electronic World Cup (EWC) 2025. The organization will now compete in multiple titles including:
- StarCraft II
- Chess
- EAFC 25
- Tekken 8
- Call of Duty: Warzone
- Apex Legends
Statements from Key Figures
On joining S8UL, GuMiho stated: "Joining S8UL feels like stepping onto a new playing field with the same hunger to win. Their drive to break barriers in esports matches my own competitive spirit. I'm ready to give it my all and compete at the highest level again, this time with S8UL by my side."
Animesh Agarwal (8Bit Thug), Co-founder and CEO of S8UL, commented: "GuMiho is a living legend, and we're beyond thrilled to welcome him to the S8UL family. Our journey into StarCraft II is about paying homage to the roots of esports and competing with the best. GuMiho's legacy of innovation, consistency, and competitive spirit embodies everything S8UL stands for."
About S8UL
S8UL is a global esports and gaming content organization based in Mumbai, India. The company combines competitive teams with content creation, having won "Esports Content Group of the Year" three times at the Esports Awards.
The organization manages successful teams in BGMI and Pokémon Unite, with recent expansion into Valorant. Their S8UL Gaming House 2.0 serves as an advanced creator hub for 25+ top Indian gaming creators.
S8UL has collaborated with over 250 brands including IQOO, Monster Energy, Lenovo, and Netflix. As the first Indian esports organization to win the MOBIES Global Impact Award, S8UL continues to promote Indian esports globally through high-quality production, mentorship, and international recognition.
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