Kyedae
{{Short description|Japanese-Canadian online streamer (born 2001)}}
{{Infobox Twitch streamer
| name = Kyedae
| image = Kyedae 2025 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Kyedae in April 2025
| birth_name = Kyedae Alisha Shymko
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|12|1}}
| occupation = Online streamer
| years_active = 2020–2025
| organization = 100 Thieves (2021–2024)
| partner = TenZ (2019–present)
| channel_name = Kyedae
| genre =
| games =
| followers = 3.1 million{{Cite web|title=About Kyedae - Twitch|url=https://www.twitch.tv/kyedae/about|website=Twitch|access-date=June 30, 2024}}
| module = {{Infobox YouTube personality|subbox=yes
| channel_handle = Kyedae
| subscribers = 1.46 million
| silver_year = 2021
| gold_year = 2023
| stats_update = April 13, 2025}}
}}
Kyedae Alisha Shymko (born December 1, 2001), known mononymously as Kyedae, is a Japanese-Canadian online streamer and YouTuber who is primarily known for creating Valorant content. She was named Best Valorant Streamer at the 2022 Streamer Awards.
Early life
Kyedae spent her childhood in Canada and Japan. Her mother is Japanese, and her father is Ukrainian-Canadian. She speaks fluent Japanese and English.{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya|first=Richik |date=April 30, 2023 |title=5 things you probably didn't know about Kyedae |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/things-probably-know-kyedae|access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=sportskeeda.com |language=en}}{{Better source needed|date=February 2025}}
While attending high school in Canada, she was introduced to PC gaming by Tyson Ngo, who would later become the professional esports player TenZ.{{Cite web |last=Brooks|first=Amanda |date=August 29, 2022 |title=Kyedae – Creator Profile |url=https://streamhatchet.com/blog/kyedae-creator-profile/ |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=streamhatchet.com |language=en}}
Career
Kyedae began streaming on Twitch on October 31, 2020. In less than a year, Kyedae gained a significant following, amassing 172,000 subscribers on YouTube and acquiring 288,000 followers on Twitch.{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2021 |title=Kyedae signs with 100 Thieves as a content creator {{!}} ONE Esports |url=https://www.oneesports.gg/culture/kyedae-signs-with-100-thieves-as-a-content-creator/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=www.oneesports.gg |language=en-US}} Kyedae's big break came when she was featured on the front page of Twitch, significantly boosting her follower count. She became known for her entertaining streams and collaborations with other popular streamers.
In April 2021, Kyedae joined the American esports organization 100 Thieves as a content creator, becoming their first international streamer.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=The SportsRush |date=April 14, 2021 |title="Kyedae is our first VALORANT streamer and international creator", TenZ's Girlfriend & VALORANT streamer Kyedae signs for 100Thieves |url=https://thesportsrush.com/valorant-news-kyedae-is-our-first-valorant-streamer-and-international-creator-tenzs-girlfriend-valorant-streamer-kyedae-signs-for-100thieves/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=The SportsRush |language=en}} Her tenure with 100 Thieves lasted three years, during which she participated in many videos for the organization's YouTube channel and maintained a regular streaming schedule.{{Cite web |last=Kachwala |first=Adnan Juzar |date=January 24, 2024 |title="Thank You for Believing in Me at the Start of My Career!!" – Fans Cannot Stop Speculating the Reason Behind Kyedae Leaving 100 Thieves |url=https://thesportsrush.com/streamer-news-thank-you-for-believing-me-start-my-career-fans-cannot-stop-speculating-reason-kyedae-leaving-100-thieves/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=The SportsRush |language=en}}
On March 11, 2023, Kyedae won the Best Valorant Streamer award at the 2022 Streamer Awards.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Kenneth |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Kyedae drops cancer joke after winning best Valorant streamer |url=https://win.gg/news/kyedae-drops-cancer-joke-after-winning-best-valorant-streamer/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=win.gg |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Bohol |first=Gabriel |title=Meet the women who are changing the streaming game |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/3-women-who-changed-the-gaming-community |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en}} On March 28, 2023, Kyedae was announced as a member of Disguised's Game Changers roster, designated as the 'Controller and Sentinel flex.' Other members of the team include content creators Jodi "QuarterJade" Lee and Sydney "Sydeon" Parker, along with Tenzin "tenzin" Dolkar. Former Immortals player Lydia "tupperware" Wilson serves as the in-game leader, with Corey "Ruin" Hartog fulfilling the role of coach.{{Cite web |date=March 27, 2023 |title=DSG signs Kyedae, QuaterJade, Sydeon in new all-female Valorant team |url=https://www.dexerto.com/esports/dsg-signs-kyedae-quaterjade-sydeon-in-new-all-female-valorant-team-2098165/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}
On January 23, 2024, Kyedae announced her departure from 100 Thieves.{{Cite web |last=Wildermuth |first=John |date=June 20, 2024 |title=Kyedae says she received and declined an offer from Kick after xQc, Kick statements |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/kyedae-says-she-received-and-declined-an-offer-from-kick-after-xqc-kick-statements |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}}
On April 17, 2025, Kyedae announced that she would be taking a indefinite hiatus from streaming.{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2025 |title=Kyedae announces indefinite break from streaming: “Never my dream” |url=https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/kyedae-says-shes-done-with-streaming-in-apparent-twitch-retirement-3181107/ |access-date=April 18, 2025 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}
Personal life
Kyedae attended Dover Bay Secondary School in Nanaimo, B.C., graduating in 2019, along with her fiancé TenZ.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}
Besides Valorant, Kyedae also streams real-life activities such as cooking, PC building, and traveling, often featuring her partner TenZ and her sister Sakura. She owns two dogs with TenZ but is allergic to cats.{{Better source needed|date=February 2025}}
On August 16, 2022, Kyedae announced her engagement to TenZ.{{Cite web |last=Mohanta |first=Anushka |date=August 17, 2022 |title=Who is Kyedae? Meet Valorant pro TenZ's girlfriend-turned fiancé |url=https://firstsportz.com/esports-news-valorant-who-is-kyedae-meet-valorant-pro-tenzs-girlfriend-turned-fiance/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=FirstSportz |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Peñalosa |first=Gelene |date=August 17, 2022 |title=Valorant fans break down after TenZ and Kyedae announce their engagement |url=https://pop.inquirer.net/331744/valorant-fans-break-down-after-tenz-and-kyedae-announce-their-engagement |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=POP! |language=en-US}}
On March 3, 2023, Kyedae announced via Twitter that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow.{{Cite web |last=Zalamea |first=Nigel |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Kyedae shares major chemotherapy milestone |url=https://www.oneesports.gg/valorant/kyedae-chemotherapy-progress/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=ONE Esports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=March 3, 2023 |title=Kyedae diagnosed with cancer, to start treatment soon |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/03/23/kyedae-diagnosed-with-cancer-to-start-treatment-soon |website=ABS-CBN News}}{{Cite web |last=Pineda |first=Carlos |date=March 3, 2023 |title=VALORANT streamer Kyedae announces battle with cancer |url=https://www.spin.ph/esports/valorant-streamer-kyedae-announces-battle-with-cancer-a4858-20230303 |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} In September 2023, Kyedae revealed that she was officially off chemotherapy, although her treatment was not yet fully complete.{{Cite web |date=September 28, 2023 |title='My hair started to grow back': Kyedae says she's off chemotherapy |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/28/23/streamer-kyedae-says-shes-off-chemotherapy |website=ABS-CBN News}}
Awards and nominations
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| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Ceremony ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| rowspan="2" scope="row" | 2022
|Streamer of the Year |{{nom}} | style="text-align:center" |{{Cite web |title=12th Annual Streamy Nominees |url=https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/12th-annual-nominees/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=The Streamy Awards |language=en}} |
| rowspan="2" | The Streamer Awards
| Best Valorant Streamer | {{won}} |
| scope="row" | 2023
|Gamer of the Year |{{nom}} | style="text-align:center" |{{Cite web |title=The Streamer Awards |url=https://thestreamerawards.com/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=The Streamer Awards |language=en}} |
Filmography
=Music videos=
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! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Artist(s) ! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row" |2022
|"Car Crash" |eaJ |
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