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Kyedae began her streaming career on Twitch in October 2020<ref>{{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=2024-06-30 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en}}</ref>. Since October 2020, Kyedae has gained a significant following, amassing 172,000 subscribers on YouTube and acquiring 288,000 followers on Twitch within less than a year.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2021-04-16 |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=2024-06-30 |website=www.oneesports.gg |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" />
Kyedae began her streaming career on Twitch in October 2020<ref>{{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=2024-06-30 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en}}</ref>. Since October 2020, Kyedae has gained a significant following, amassing 172,000 subscribers on YouTube and acquiring 288,000 followers on Twitch within less than a year.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2021-04-16 |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=2024-06-30 |website=www.oneesports.gg |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" />


On March 28 2023, Kyedae was announced as a member of [[Disguised (esports)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-27 |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=2024-06-30 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref>
On March 11, 2023, Kyedae won the [[Valorant]] Streamer of the Year award at the 2023 Streamer Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Kenneth |date=2023-03-14 |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=2024-06-30 |website=win.gg |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":6" />
On March 28, 2023, Kyedae was announced as a member of [[Disguised (esports)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-27 |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=2024-06-30 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref>


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=== 100 Thieves ===
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Revision as of 04:45, 30 June 2024

Kyedae
Kyedae in October 2021
Born
Kyedae Alicia Shymko

(2001-12-01) December 1, 2001 (age 22)
Years active2020–present
PartnerTenZ (e. 2019)
Twitch information
Channel
Followers2.9 million[1]

Kyedae Alicia Shymko, born on December 1, 2001, known professionally as Kyedae, is a Japanese-Canadian Twitch streamer and YouTuber.

Early Life and Education

She grew up in a small town in the United States and developed a passion for gaming from an early age. Kyedae spent most of her free time playing video games, which led her to pursue a degree in game design. She graduated with honors and worked for several gaming studios before deciding to become a full-time streamer.[2] Kyedae is engaged to Tyson Ngo, known online as TenZ, a professional esports player and Twitch streamer.[3]

On August 16, 2022, the couple announced their engagement.[4]The couple kept their relationship a secret for eight months, which has generated interest among fans.[3]

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.[5][6]She shared this news with her followers on both Twitter and Twitch, explaining that her stream schedule might become inconsistent due to her treatment. [7]

In September 2023, Kyedae revealed that she was officially off chemotherapy, although her treatment was not yet fully complete.[5][8]

Career

Rise to fame

Kyedae began her streaming career on Twitch in October 2020[9]. Since October 2020, Kyedae has gained a significant following, amassing 172,000 subscribers on YouTube and acquiring 288,000 followers on Twitch within less than a year.[10] 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.[2]

On March 11, 2023, Kyedae won the Valorant Streamer of the Year award at the 2023 Streamer Awards.[11][12]

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.[13]

100 Thieves

In April 2021, Kyedae joined the American esports organization 100 Thieves as a content creator, becoming their first international streamer.[10][14]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.[14][15]

On January 23, 2024, Kyedae announced her departure from 100 Thieves, thanking the organization for believing in her at the start of her career.[15][16]

Recent Developments

In early 2024, Kyedae made headlines again when she revealed that she had declined an offer from the streaming platform Kick. The offer came after allegations surfaced that Kick staff had attempted to recruit her for a low price due to her cancer diagnosis. Kyedae confirmed she received the offer but chose not to join the platform for moral reasons.[17]

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2022 12th Streamy Awards Streamer of the Year Nominated [18]
2023 The Streamer Awards Best Valorant Streamer Won [12]
2024 Gamer of the Year Nominated [19]

References

  1. ^ "About Kyedae - Twitch". Twitch. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Davis, William (2023-03-13). "Who is Kyedae and why is she popular on Twitch?". win.gg. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  3. ^ a b Mohanta, Anushka (2022-08-17). "Who is Kyedae? Meet Valorant pro TenZ's girlfriend-turned fiancé". FirstSportz. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  4. ^ tvelasquez (2022-08-17). "Valorant fans break down after TenZ and Kyedae announce their engagement". POP!. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  5. ^ a b "Kyedae shares major chemotherapy milestone | ONE Esports". www.oneesports.gg. 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  6. ^ "Kyedae diagnosed with cancer, to start treatment soon". ABS-CBN News. March 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "Kyedae reveals cancer diagnosis, shares update on treatment | ONE Esports". www.oneesports.gg. 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  8. ^ "'My hair started to grow back': Kyedae says she's off chemotherapy". ABS-CBN News. September 28, 2023.
  9. ^ Bohol, Gabriel. "Meet the women who are changing the streaming game". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  10. ^ a b "Kyedae signs with 100 Thieves as a content creator | ONE Esports". www.oneesports.gg. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  11. ^ Williams, Kenneth (2023-03-14). "Kyedae drops cancer joke after winning best Valorant streamer". win.gg. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  12. ^ a b Bhatti, Fariha (2023-03-13). "Kyedae responds to cancer hate after winning Best Valorant Streamer award". win.gg. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  13. ^ "DSG signs Kyedae, QuaterJade, Sydeon in new all-female Valorant team". Dexerto. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  14. ^ a b Desk, The SportsRush (2021-04-14). ""Kyedae is our first VALORANT streamer and international creator", TenZ's Girlfriend & VALORANT streamer Kyedae signs for 100Thieves". The SportsRush. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  15. ^ a b Kachwala, Adnan Juzar (2024-01-24). ""Thank You for Believing in Me at the Start of My Career!!" – Fans Cannot Stop Speculating the Reason Behind Kyedae Leaving 100 Thieves". The SportsRush. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  16. ^ Wildermuth, John (2024-06-20). "Kyedae says she received and declined an offer from Kick after xQc, Kick statements". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  17. ^ Wildermuth, John (2024-06-20). "Kyedae says she received and declined an offer from Kick after xQc, Kick statements". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  18. ^ "12th Annual Streamy Nominees". The Streamy Awards. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  19. ^ "The Streamer Awards". The Streamer Awards. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
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