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Sue 'Smix' Lee

Sue 'Smix' Lee

Sue 'Smix' Lee (이수민, born on September 3, 1990) is a eSports community figure, television host, translator, and interviewer. She is a Partnerships Associates at Twitch where she scouts and acquires partners for eSports events.

Early Life & Education

Smix was born in Seoul, South Korea. She grew up with an older brother. When she was 10 months old, she and her family moved to Queens in New York City.

Growing up, she followed her brother's footsteps playing games on his Windows 98 computer.

With regards to her academics, she went to high school in Manhattan. She then attended Washington University in Saint Louis, double majoring in Anthropology and Psychology, minoring in Korean, and graduating in 2012.

Career

Smix's interview with friberg during the playoffs (DreamHack Masters Malmo 2016)

Smix's interview with friberg during the playoffs (DreamHack Masters Malmo 2016)

Sue Lee began her career during her college years in 2009, translating professional eSports matches for online fan forums in the U.S.; competitors were often Korean. She focused on her favorite video game: StarCraft.

She moved on to translating and hosting live tournaments like ELEAGUE, BlizzCon, and DreamHack.

She is now a Partnerships Associates at Twitch where she scouts and acquires partners for eSports events; the platform has over 45 million viewers.

Awards & Accomplishments

In June 2017, Adweek named her one of the 35 most powerful women in sports.

In November 2017, Sue Lee was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2018. She was listed in the 'Games' category.

References

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Citation Linkinstagram.comSue Lee on Instagram
Dec 28, 2017, 7:52 AM
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Citation Linktwitter.comSue Lee on Twitter
Dec 28, 2017, 7:52 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSue 'Smix' Lee
Dec 28, 2017, 7:53 AM
[4]
Citation Linkfacebook.comSue Lee on Facebook
Dec 28, 2017, 7:54 AM
[5]
Citation Linkwiki.teamliquid.netSue "Smix" Lee's wiki
Dec 28, 2017, 7:54 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSue "Smix" Lee in Bucharest (circa 2013)
Dec 28, 2017, 7:57 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSue Lee at the 2014 WCS Global Finals
Dec 28, 2017, 7:58 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSmix interviews Dupreeh during his prize ceremony (FACEIT 2015, Stage 2 Finals, DreamHack Valencia 2015)
Dec 28, 2017, 7:59 AM
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Citation Linkespn.comCan't stop now: Sue 'Smix' Lee's rise to prominence
Dec 28, 2017, 8:00 AM
[10]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSmix's interview with friberg during the playoffs (DreamHack Masters Malmo 2016)
Dec 28, 2017, 8:01 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSmix's interview with GeT_RiGhT during the playoffs (DreamHack Masters Malmo 2016)
Dec 28, 2017, 8:02 AM
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Citation Linkteamliquid.netA 2012 interview with Sue 'Smix' Lee
Dec 28, 2017, 8:27 AM
[13]
Citation Linkforbes.comSue Lee's Forbesprofile
Dec 28, 2017, 8:28 AM
[14]
Citation Linkforbes.comForbes 30 Under 30 (2018)- Games
Dec 28, 2017, 8:28 AM
[15]
Citation Linkadweek.com"The Most Powerful Women in Sports: 35 Executives and Influencers Winning Over the Next Generation of Fans"
Dec 28, 2017, 8:31 AM
[16]
Citation Linkyoutube.comSmix in the HeatSeat!
  • DreamHack Summer 2015
Dec 28, 2017, 8:34 AM
[17]
Citation Linkyoutube.comSmix - First CS:GO Ace Ever (Pistol Round)
Dec 28, 2017, 8:35 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comSmix - Vlog 1 - Why I Love Starcraft
Dec 28, 2017, 8:35 AM
[19]
Citation Linkyoutube.comSmix talks Eleague Major and reveals a strange habit from her StarCraft days
Dec 28, 2017, 8:35 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comSmix: "I have a HUGE skull."
Dec 28, 2017, 8:36 AM