:Seoul Dynasty
{{Short description|2017–2024 South Korean esports team}}
{{Infobox sports team
| name = Seoul Dynasty
| logo = Seoul Dynasty logo.svg
| alt = The logo for the Seoul Dynasty features a tiger in the team's colors and a stylized version of the Korean character '王' ('wáng'), meaning king, on its forehead.
| founded = July 12, 2017
| current =
| current_icon = Esports
| league = Overwatch League
| region = East
| history = Seoul Dynasty
(2017–present)
| city = Seoul, South Korea
| arena =
| colors = {{color box|#000000}} {{color box|#AD8900}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}}
| owner = Kevin Chou
| gm =
| coach = Yang "tobi" Jin-mo
| championships =
| uniforms = Seoul Dynasty Jersey.svg
| main_sponsor = Bithumb
| website = {{Official website|https://dynasty.overwatchleague.com/}}
| footnotes =
}}
Seoul Dynasty is a South Korean professional Overwatch esports team based in Seoul, South Korea. The Dynasty compete in the Overwatch League (OWL) as a member of the league's East region. Founded in 2017, Seoul Dynasty is one of the league's twelve founding members and one of two professional Overwatch teams based in South Korea. The team is owned by Kevin Chou of Generation Gaming, who also own and operate an academy team for the Dynasty that compete in Overwatch Contenders (OWC) under the moniker Gen.G Esports.
The team that would be the Seoul Dynasty competed under the moniker Lunatic-Hai and were considered to be one the best Overwatch teams heading into the OWL's inaugural season. However, the team failed to reach the playoffs in 2018. Seoul qualified for the playoffs for the first time in 2019, and in 2020, the team reached the Grand Finals, where they lost to the San Francisco Shock.
Franchise history
= Team creation =
On July 12, 2017, Blizzard officially announced KSV Esports International, an esports organization created by Kevin Chou and Kent Wakeford who previously ran Kabam together, would be the team owner of a Seoul-based Overwatch League franchise.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40561417|title=Overwatch: Bigger than the Premier League?|date=12 July 2017|work=BBC News|publisher=BBC|access-date=6 July 2018}}{{Cite news|url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/07/12/why-kabam-cofounder-kevin-chou-is-diving-into-esports-with-overwatch-leagues-seoul-franchise/|title=Why Kabam cofounder Kevin Chou is diving into esports with Overwatch League's Seoul franchise|last=Takahashi|first=Dean|date=12 July 2017|work=VentureBeat|access-date=8 July 2018}} On August 21, the team announced the acquisition of the players and coaching staff of Korean Overwatch esports team Lunatic-Hai.{{Cite news|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/2743/lunatic-hai-to-represent-seoul-in-owl-well-lift-up-the-trophy-for-owl-just-as-we-did-for-apex|title=Lunatic-Hai to represent Seoul in OWL: "We'll lift up the trophy for OWL just as we did for APEX."|last1=Kim|first1=Kyeong-beom|date=22 August 2017|work=Inven Global|access-date=8 July 2018|last2=Lee|first2=Jaeic}}{{Cite web|url=https://overwatchleague.com/en-us/news/20971934/overwatch-league-roster-announcements-08-01-08-22|title=Overwatch League roster announcements, 08/01-08/22|last=Entertainment|first=Blizzard|date=22 August 2017|website=Overwatch League|access-date=8 July 2018}} In September, the team signed an additional coach in veteran Kim "nuGget" Yo-han.{{Cite news|url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/seoul-overwatch-league-coach-17358|title=Seoul-based Overwatch League franchise signs seasoned coach|last=Carpenter|first=Nicole|date=13 September 2017|work=Dot Esports|access-date=8 July 2018}} In late October, they revealed 3 additional players to their Seoul-based roster, Kim "Fleta" Byung-sun, Byeon "Munchkin" Sang-beom, and Koo "xepheR" Jae-mo.{{Cite news|url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/seoul-overwatch-league-players-18067|title=Team Seoul adds three players to its Overwatch League roster|last=Carpenter|first=Nicole|date=16 October 2017|work=Dot Esports|access-date=8 July 2018}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.fomos.kr/esports/news_view?entry_id=49340|title=오버워치 리그 서울팀, '플레타-제퍼-먼치킨' 추가 영입|last=박|first=상진|date=15 October 2017|work=포모스 (fomos)|access-date=8 July 2018|language=ko}} Shortly afterwards, on October 26, 2017, the franchise name was revealed as the Seoul Dynasty.{{Cite news|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/3327/the-seoul-dynasty-enters-the-owl-with-a-regal-gold-and-black-team-color|title=The Seoul Dynasty enters the OWL with a regal gold and black team color|last=D'Orazio|first=Nick|date=26 October 2017|work=Inven Global|access-date=8 July 2018}} A day later, the addition of Choi "Wekeed" Seok-woo was broadcast in the Dynasty's roster preview video.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIuSJpIxbRY&t=166|title=A Preview of Our Full Roster Reveal|date=27 October 2017|publisher=Seoul Dynasty|via=YouTube|access-date=8 July 2018}} The final two members for the inaugural season, Chae "Bunny" Jun-hyeok and Kim "KuKi" Dae-kuk, were revealed by Blizzard in November.{{Cite web|url=https://overwatchleague.com/en-us/news/21174034/these-are-your-overwatch-league-team-rosters|title=These are your Overwatch League team rosters|last=Entertainment|first=Blizzard|date=4 November 2017|website=Overwatch League|access-date=8 July 2018}}
= 2018–2021: Early years =
File:Fleta in 2019.jpg was with the Dynasty through the 2019 season.]]
Heading into the preseason of their 2018 season, the Dynasty were widely regarded as the team to beat.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/esports/story/_/id/21669528/overwatch-league-preseason-power-rankings|title=Overwatch League preseason power rankings|last=Erzberger|first=Tyler|date=5 December 2017|work=ESPN|access-date=8 July 2018}} In the league's preseason the team further cemented their status as early favorites to win the inaugural season, after convincingly scoring victories over the Dragons, Outlaws, and Excelsior.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/esports/story/_/id/21973042/overwatch-league-week-0-power-rankings|title=Overwatch League Week 0 Power Rankings|last=Erzberger|first=Tyler|date=9 January 2018|work=ESPN|access-date=8 July 2018}} The Dynasty began the first stage of the 2018 regular season well, winning their first five games. However, after key losses to the New York Excelsior, London Spitfire, and Los Angeles Valiant they fell out of playoff contention and finished the stage in fifth place, sparking discussions about a disappointing start to the season for a team favored to win it.{{Cite news|url=https://www.dexerto.com/news/seoul-dynasty-fall-overwatch-league-stage-1-playoff-contention/43907|title=Seoul Dynasty Fall from Overwatch League Stage 1 Playoff Contention|date=10 February 2018|access-date=6 August 2018}} They went on to finish fourth in the second stage as well, once again missing the stage playoffs.{{Cite web | url=http://www.trifectanetworksports.com/overwatch-league-day-2-of-stage-2-playoff-weekend-seoul-gets-upset/ |title = Overwatch League: Day 2 of Stage 2 Playoff Weekend Seoul Gets Upset|date = 2018-03-23}} After the stage playoffs were expanded to include the team in fourth place, the Dynasty were predicted to be able to clinch a playoff spot thanks to their consistent fourth-place finishes in the prior stages, though their inability to defeat the top placing teams in the league brought up concerns over team management. With a rocky start to the third stage, coverage for the Dynasty shifted towards continued failure, with an article by ESPN's Emily Rand stating "Seoul's dynasty is already starting to crumble."{{cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/23189396/seoul-dynasty-already-starting-crumble|title=Seoul's dynasty is already starting to crumble|date=17 April 2018|work=ESPN|access-date=6 August 2018}} They once again failed to reach the playoffs in both the third and fourth stages of the regular season, going 5–5 in Stage 3 and 3–7 in Stage 4. Falling further behind the top teams in map score.{{Cite web | url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/new-york-excelsior-clinch-stage-three-playoffs-23192 | title=New York Excelsior crush Seoul Dynasty, clinch stage 3 playoff berth| date=2018-04-28}} After finishing all four stages with worsening map scores, starting the first stage with a map differential of +9 and ending the last stage with a map differential of -6, the Dynasty fell out of season playoffs contention and finished the season in eighth place overall with a record of 22–18, a far cry from the expected and predicted success.{{Cite web | url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/5188/the-fall-of-the-dynasty-will-seoul-end-owl-season-1-like-this |title = Overwatch: The Fall of the Dynasty: Will Seoul end OWL Season 1 like this?| date=30 May 2018 }}
Prior to their 2019 season, the Dynasty announced Kim "KDG" Dong-gun as the team's new head coach.{{cite news |last1=Carpenter |first1=Nicole |title=Former London Spitfire coach joins Seoul Dynasty |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/former-london-spitfire-coach-joins-seoul-dynasty |access-date=March 12, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=August 28, 2018}} A 3–0 victory over the London Spitfire in the final match of Stage 1 gave the team a 4–3 record and qualified them Stage 1 Playoffs.{{cite news |last=Richardson |first=Liz |title=SF Shock defeat Seoul Dynasty, Toronto Defiant win coin toss to finalize Overwatch League playoff bracket |work=Dot Esports |date=March 19, 2019 |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/sf-shock-defeat-seoul-dynasty-toronto-defiant-win-coin-toss-to-finalize-overwatch-league-playoff-bracket |access-date=June 20, 2019}} Seoul took down the New York Excelsior 3–1 in the quarterfinals,{{cite news |last=Rand |first=Emily |title=Seoul Dynasty put it all together against NYXL |work=ESPN |date=March 22, 2019 |url=https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/26327984/seoul-dynasty-put-all-together-nyxl |access-date=June 20, 2019}} but they were eliminated after losing to the Vancouver Titans, 0–4, in the semifinals.{{cite news |last=Richardson |first=Liz |title=Vancouver Titans and San Francisco Shock advance to Overwatch League stage one finals |work=Dot Esports |date=March 23, 2019 |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/overwatch-league-stage-one-semifinals-results |access-date=June 20, 2019}} The Dynasty struggled in Stage 2, as they were only able to amass a 3–4 record.{{cite news |last=Richman |first=Olivia |title=Fleta and ryujehong chase redemption: "The goal is to make playoffs" |work=Upcomer |date=May 15, 2019 |url=https://upcomer.com/overwatch/story/1418029/fleta-and-ryujehong-chase-redemption-the-goal-is-to-make-playoffs |access-date=June 20, 2019}} After the All-Star break, Seoul hit their stride. The team opened Stage 3 with three straight 4–0 sweeps over their opponents, leading to a 5–2 Stage 3 record. Qualified as the fifth seed in the Stage 3 Playoffs, the team fell to the San Francisco Shock, 1–3, in the quarterfinals.{{cite news |last1=Linscott |first1=Gillian |title=LA Valiant Continue Meteoric Rise, Head To Semifinals |url=https://www.hotspawn.com/la-valiant-continue-meteoric-rise-head-to-semifinals/ |accessdate=October 5, 2019 |work=Hotspawn |date=July 13, 2019}} The Dynasty finished the regular season in eighth place, with a 15–13 record.{{cite news |title=Fusion, Fuel, Defiant and more make Overwatch League roster moves |url=https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/27966997/fusion-fuel-defiant-more-make-overwatch-league-roster-moves |access-date=March 12, 2022 |work=ESPN |date=October 30, 2019}} After defeating the Guangzhou Charge, 3–1, in the play-in tournament, the Dynasty claimed the final spot in the season playoffs.{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=London Spitfire and Seoul Dynasty advance to Overwatch League 2019 season playoffs |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/london-spitfire-and-seoul-dynasty-advance-to-overwatch-league-2019-season-playoffs |accessdate=2 October 2019 |work=Dot Esports |date=31 August 2019}} Their playoff run opened with a 2–4 loss to the Vancouver Titans on September 5, sending the Dynasty to the lower bracket of the tournament.{{cite news |title=Gladiators, Titans win on Day 1 of Overwatch League playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/27547940/gladiators-titans-win-day-1-overwatch-league-playoffs |accessdate=October 6, 2019 |work=ESPN |agency=Reuters |date=September 6, 2019}} Seoul's season ended in the first round of the lower bracket, after they lost against the Hangzhou Spark, 1–4.{{cite news |title=Shock, Spark stay alive in OWL playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/27565091/shock-spark-stay-alive-owl-playoffs |accessdate=4 October 2019 |work=ESPN |agency=Reuters |date=8 September 2019}}
In the offseason preceding the 2020 season, the Dynasty released head coach KDG, with assistant coach Park "Changgoon" Chang-geun taking over as the team's head coach. The team made major roster changes, such as the departures of Kim "Fleta" Byung-sun and Ryu "Ryujehong" Je-hong and acquisitions of Park "Profit" Joon-yeong and Hong "Gesture" Jae-hui.{{cite news |last1=Hook |first1=Brennon |title=2020 Team Preview: Seoul Dynasty |url=https://overwatchleague.com/en-us/news/23290203 |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Overwatch League |date=January 24, 2020}} In the first tournament cycle of the season, the May Melee, the Dynasty finished in last place in the Asia region qualifiers.{{cite news |last1=Searl |first1=Nate |title=San Francisco Shock, Shanghai Dragons win Overwatch May Melee |url=https://upcomer.com/san-francisco-shock-shanghai-dragons-win-overwatch-may-melee |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Upcomer |date=May 25, 2020}} However, the team turned things around in the knockouts, advancing the Asia region finals, where they faced the Shanghai Dragons. The Dynasty won the first three maps of the series; however, they lost the following four, losing the finals match 3–4.{{cite news |last1=Ocal |first1=Arda |title=Overwatch League announces the Summer Showdown |url=https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29272555/overwatch-league-announces-summer-showdown |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=ESPN |date=June 5, 2020}} The team found middling results throughout the rest of the regular season, finishing with a 12–12 record, which included bonus wins from knockout matches.{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=How to watch the 2020 Overwatch League Grand Finals |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/how-to-watch-the-2020-overwatch-league-grand-finals |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=October 7, 2020}} Seoul defeated the Hangzhou Spark on September 5 in the Asia region play-in tournament to advance to the Asia region bracket of the season playoffs.{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=Hangzhou Spark, Chengdu Hunters eliminated in Overwatch League playoffs |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/hangzhou-spark-chengdu-hunters-eliminated-in-overwatch-league-playoffs |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=September 5, 2020}} In the Asia bracket, a double-elimination tournament, the Dynasty defeated the Guangzhou Charge in the first round but lost to the Shanghai Dragons in the following round.{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=Paris Eternal, Los Angeles Gladiators eliminated from Overwatch League playoffs |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/paris-eternal-los-angeles-gladiators-eliminated-from-overwatch-league-playoffs |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=September 6, 2020}}{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=Shanghai Dragons, San Francisco Shock lock in Overwatch League Grand Finals spots |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/shanghai-dragons-san-francisco-shock-lock-in-overwatch-league-grand-finals-spots |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=September 12, 2020}} The team defeated the New York Excelsior in the lower bracket finals, advancing them to the Grand Finals bracket.{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=Seoul Dynasty, Philadelphia Fusion round out Overwatch League Grand Finals bracket |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/seoul-dynasty-philadelphia-fusion-round-out-overwatch-league-grand-finals-bracket |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=September 13, 2020}} The Dynasty's first match in the Grand Finals bracket, a four-team double elimination tournament, was against the San Francisco Shock on October 8; Seoul lost the match 2–3, dropping to the lower bracket.{{cite news |last1=Dela Cruz |first1=Migg |title=Dynasty get Shocked, Dragons burn Fusion in OWL Winners' Semis |url=https://esports.inquirer.net/23623/dynasty-get-shocked-dragons-burn-fusion-in-owl-winners-semis |access-date=March 14, 2022 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=October 9, 2020}} The team defeated the Philadelphia Fusion, 3–0, in the first round of the lower bracket. In the lower finals, they upset the Shanghai Dragons, 3–2, to advance to the Grand Finals match against the Shock.{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=San Francisco Shock and Seoul Dynasty will face off in 2020 Overwatch League Grand Finals championship |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/san-francisco-shock-and-seoul-dynasty-will-face-off-in-2020-overwatch-league-grand-finals-championship |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=October 9, 2020}} The Dynasty fell short of an OWL title, however, losing the Grand Finals match, 2–4, on October 10.{{cite news |last1=Amenabar |first1=Teddy |title=San Francisco Shock beat Seoul Dynasty to become back-to-back Overwatch League champions |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/esports/2020/10/10/overwatch-league-finals-shock/ |access-date=March 14, 2022 |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=October 10, 2020}}
The Dynasty parted ways with several players after the 2020 season, including support player Yang "tobi" Jin-mo, who was the last remaining member from Seoul's inaugural season team.{{cite news |title=Founding member tobi leaves Dynasty |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/esports-overwatch-seo-tobi/founding-member-tobi-leaves-dynasty-idUSFLM8D2g0h |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Reuters |date=November 27, 2020}} The team picked up two veterans in former New York Excelsior players Jeong "ANAMO" Tae-seong and Park "Saebyeolbe" Jong-ryeol.{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=New and old, hot and cold: Seoul Dynasty 2021 team preview |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/new-and-old-hot-and-cold-seoul-dynasty-2021-team-preview |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=March 21, 2021}} However, Saebeyeolbe did not play the entire season, after Chinese teams boycotted him due to statements he made about Taiwan prior to the team's first game.{{cite news |last1=Parrish |first1=Ash |title=The Overwatch League's 2021 regular season was full of drama amid an uncertain future |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/18/22631026/overwatch-league-fourth-season-overview-blizzard |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=The Verge |date=August 18, 2021}} In the 2021 season, the Dynasty was the only Eastern team to advance past the qualifying rounds in all four midseason tournament cycles; however, they were only able to advance past the regional knockouts once, in the Countdown Cup.{{cite news |title=Hunters, Dynasty punch tickets to Countdown Cup |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/esports-overwatch-chg-seo-countdown-cup/hunters-dynasty-punch-tickets-to-countdown-cup-idUSFLM7LT54M |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Reuters |date=August 15, 2021}} The Dynasty finished the regular season in third place in the Eastern region standings with a 12–4 record.{{cite news |last1=Czar |first1=Michael |title=How to watch the Overwatch League 2021 playoff play-ins |url=https://upcomer.com/how-to-watch-the-overwatch-league-2021-playoff-play-ins |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Upcomer |date=August 22, 2021}}{{cite news |last1=O'Dwyer |first1=Samuel |title=Seoul Dynasty parts ways with four players, head coach ahead of 2022 season |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/seoul-dynasty-parts-ways-with-four-players-head-coach-ahead-of-2022-season |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=October 10, 2021}} As the third seed, Seoul advanced to the Eastern play-in tournament, for a chance to make it to the season playoffs. However, on September 5, they lost their play-in match to the Fusion, 1–3, ending their season.{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=San Francisco Shock, Washington Justice advance to Overwatch League playoffs bracket |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/san-francisco-shock-washington-justice-advance-to-overwatch-league-playoffs-bracket |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=September 5, 2021}}
= 2022–present =
The Dynasty parted ways with five of their players, including Saebyeolbe and Gesture, as well as head coach Changgoon following the 2021 season;{{cite news |title=Seoul Dynasty's Gesture announces retirement |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/esports-overwatch-seo-gesture/seoul-dynastys-gesture-announces-retirement-idUSFLM5l4hKR |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Reuters |date=October 12, 2021}}{{cite news |last1=O'Dwyer |first1=Samuel |title=Seoul Dynasty parts ways with four players, head coach ahead of 2022 season |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/seoul-dynasty-parts-ways-with-four-players-head-coach-ahead-of-2022-season |access-date=October 10, 2021 |work=Dot Esports |date=October 10, 2021}} shortly after, the team brought in former player Yang "tobi" Jin-mo as their new head coach.{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Liz |title=Seoul Dynasty adds tobi, WizardHyeong to 2022 coaching staff |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/seoul-dynasty-adds-tobi-wizardhyeong-to-2022-coaching-staff |access-date=November 5, 2021 |work=Dot Esports |date=November 4, 2021}} Seoul also signed several new players to their team, including former Shock tank player Yoo "smurf" Myeong-hwan and former Excelsior support player Bang "JJonak" Sung-hyeon, although JJonak left the team for health reasons prior to the start of the 2022 season.{{cite news |last1=Biazzi |first1=Leonardo |title=Seoul Dynasty parts ways with JJoNak |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/seoul-dynasty-parts-ways-with-jjonak |access-date=March 14, 2022 |work=Dot Esports |date=February 15, 2022}} The Dynasty won the Eastern region Kickoff Clash, the first tournament of the season, after they defeated the Philadelphia Fusion in the finals by a score of 4–0.{{cite news |title=Dynasty win twice, top Fusion in OWL Kickoff Clash |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/esports-overwatch-seo-phi-kickoff-clash/dynasty-win-twice-top-fusion-in-owl-kickoff-clash-idUSFLM57Y5Qh |access-date=June 6, 2022 |work=Reuters |date=June 5, 2022}}
Team identity
On October 26, 2017, the organization's branding was unveiled.
After comprehensive feedback from the team's fans, staff, and players, the name "Dynasty" was chosen. The name was selected for its universal appeal, its representation of the team's aspirations of continual long-term success, and to pay homage to the Lunatic-Hai core of its inaugural season roster who had won back-to-back championships in OGN's Overwatch APEX.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/21173384/dynasty-revealed-seoul-overwatch-league-team-name|title=Dynasty revealed as Seoul's Overwatch League team name|last=Young|first=Jae-jeon|date=27 October 2017|website=ESPN|access-date=8 July 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net/cms/gallery/j6/J69G62J210DJ1508983156572.pdf|title=The Seoul Team of the Overwatch League™ Announces Its Official Name, "Seoul Dynasty"|date=26 October 2017|publisher=Seoul Dynasty|via=Overwatch League|access-date=8 July 2018}}
Designed as a modernized royal seal, the logo for the Seoul Dynasty features a tiger in the team's colors, with the tiger's forehead featuring a stylized version of the Korean Hanja character for king ({{wikt-lang|ko|王}} wang). The tiger was selected due to its symbolism in Korean culture where it represents "strength, courage, and good fortune".
The official team colors are black, gold, and white. Gold was chosen for its historical association with royal dynasties, whilst Black was chosen to convey power and elegance.
Personnel
= Current roster =
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= Head coaches =
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beast
| Baek Kwang-jin | 2018 | 22–18 {{small|({{winpct|22|18}})}} | | {{cite news |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |title=Seoul Dynasty face a coaching overhaul |date=July 16, 2018 |work=Dot Esports |url=https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/ow-league-seoul-dynasty-coaching-change-31038 |access-date=March 20, 2019}} |
KDG
| Kim Dong-gun | 2019 | 15–13 {{small|({{winpct|14|13}})}} | |
Changgoon
| Park Chang-geun | 2020–2021 | 21–16 {{small|({{winpct|21|16}})}} | |
tobi
| Yang Jin-mo | 2021–2023 | 19–5 {{small|({{winpct|19|5}})}} | |
Awards and records
= Seasons overview =
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! style="background:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|1}}; color:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|2}}" |{{Abbr|P|Matches played}} ! style="background:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|1}}; color:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|2}}" |{{Abbr|W|Matches won}} ! style="background:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|1}}; color:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|2}}" |{{Abbr|L|Matches lost}} ! style="background:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|1}}; color:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|2}}" |{{Abbr|W%|Win percentage}} ! style="background:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|1}}; color:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|2}}" |Finish ! style="background:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|1}}; color:#{{OWL color|Seoul Dynasty|2}}" |Playoffs |
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2018
| 40 | 22 | 18 | {{winpct|22|18}} | style="text-align:left" | 3rd, Pacific | style="text-align:left" | Did not qualify |
2019
| 28 | 15 | 13 | {{winpct|15|13}} | style="text-align:left" | 5th, Pacific | style="text-align:left" | Lost in Lower Round 1, 1–4 (Spark) |
2020
| 21 | 9 | 12 | {{winpct|9|12}} | style="text-align:left" | 7th, Asia | style="text-align:left" | Lost in Grand Finals, 2–4 (Shock) |
2021
| 16 | 12 | 4 | {{winpct|12|4}} | style="text-align:left" | 3rd, East | style="text-align:left" | Did not qualify |
2022
| 24 | 19 | 5 | {{winpct|19|5}} | style="text-align:left" | 1st, East | style="text-align:left" | Lost in Lower Round 3, 0–3 (Shock) |
= Individual accomplishments =
Academy team
{{main|Gen.G#Overwatch}}
Seoul Dynasty's official Overwatch Contenders academy team plays under the name of their parent company, Gen.G esports. The team revealed their Korean Contenders roster on November 4, 2018.{{cite news |last=Esguerra |first=Lawerence |title=Seoul Dynasty Reveals Korean Contenders Roster |date=November 4, 2018 |work=Daily Esports |url=https://www.dailyesports.gg/seoul-dynasty-overwatch-contenders-korea-roster/ |access-date=March 20, 2019}}
References
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External links
{{Commons category|Seoul Dynasty}}
- {{Official website|https://dynasty.overwatchleague.com/}}
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