KeSPA Esports Hall of Fame 2025: Ulsan, Knee, and Leshar Inducted
The KeSPA Esports Hall of Fame 2025 has officially inducted its newest class of legends today, confirming that Tekken 8 superstars Lim "Ulsan" Soo-hoon and Bae "Knee" Jae-min have been voted into the prestigious "Stars" category. This annual ceremony, held by the Korea e-Sports Association, recognizes the most impactful players who have defined the competitive meta and achieved elite results on the global stage.
Key Takeaways:
- Ulsan and Knee achieve "Star" status, joining an elite group of fan-voted athletes after a dominant year in Tekken 8.
- Leshar represents Street Fighter 6 as a new inductee in the "Heroes" category, marking a significant win for the Korean SF6 scene.
- FGC dominance recognized alongside major League of Legends icons, highlighting the growing prestige of fighting games within KeSPA.
The 2025 Class: Korea's Fighting Game Icons Honored
The 2025 induction ceremony took place at the Sangam SOOP Colosseum in Seoul, celebrating the athletes who pushed their respective titles to new heights. The "Stars" category, which is determined by a massive public vote involving over 27,000 fans, saw two of the world's premier Tekken 8 players take the stage.
Lim "Ulsan" Soo-hoon’s induction comes on the heels of a historic season where his mastery of Dragunov through multiple balance shifts revolutionized the high-level meta, proving the character’s viability even after significant nerfs and culminating in a legendary run at the Esports World Cup. Alongside him, the veteran "Tekken God" Bae "Knee" Jae-min was honored once again, proving that his fundamentals and legacy remain the gold standard for the community.
In addition to the fan-voted stars, the "Heroes" category (reserved for players who meet rigorous tournament performance criteria) inducted Shin "Leshar" Moon-sup. As one of the most consistent Street Fighter 6 players in the region, Leshar’s inclusion signals KeSPA's continued investment in the Capcom Pro Tour circuit and the growth of the SF6 community in Korea.
2025 FGC Inductees & Achievement Summary
| Player | Game Title | KeSPA Category |
|---|---|---|
| Ulsan | Tekken 8 | Stars (Fan-Voted) |
| Knee | Tekken 8 | Stars (Fan-Voted) |
| Leshar | Street Fighter 6 | Heroes |
What’s Next
With their names now permanently etched into the Hall of Fame in Seoul, these players head into the final stretch of the competitive season with massive targets on their backs. Fans can expect to see Ulsan and Knee competing for the world title at the upcoming Tekken World Tour Finals in January, while Leshar will represent South Korea at the Capcom Cup 11 Finals in March.
Source: KeSPA Official X
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올해의 스타즈:
페이커(이상혁), 케리아(류민석), 오너(문현준)
울산(임수훈), 무릎(배재민), 카르페(이재혁)
신규 히어로즈:
레샤(신문섭), 듀로(주민규), 퍼펙트(이승민), 피터(정윤수), 아이즈(함우현)