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k3soju

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Real Name

Michael Zhang

Age

Birthday

November 16, 1996

Location

United States

Creator since

2019 (7 years ago)

Language(s)

English

Daily Rank

217

24H Change

↓2

Live status

Live

Live now • 6K Viewers

Streaming: Teamfight Tactics

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Bio

From Competitive Roots to TFT Discovery

Before becoming a leading Teamfight Tactics creator, Michael Zhang competed in League of Legends and spent time in the semi-pro scene. When TFT launched in 2019, he quickly found a game that matched both his strategic instincts and his on-stream personality. He leaned into ranked grinding, theorycrafting, and constant meta discussion, which helped him stand out early in the genre. His stream developed a reputation for blending sharp gameplay reads with chaotic humor and highly engaged chat interaction. That combination made him one of the breakout personalities of TFT's first wave.

Rise as the Face of TFT Streaming

k3soju's rise accelerated as TFT matured into a major Riot title with a growing competitive ecosystem. He became closely associated with top-level North American TFT through high ladder placements, tournament appearances, and co-stream coverage that kept viewers plugged into the scene. His signing with Cloud9 in 2019 marked an important turning point, helping cement him as both a competitor and a full-time creator. Over time, he became one of the most watched TFT streamers on Twitch, with his channel serving as a central hub for strategy, reactions, and community memes. His all-time Twitch peak and steady double-digit average viewership reflect how durable that audience became.

Legacy and Current Influence

Today, k3soju remains one of the defining personalities in Teamfight Tactics, balancing entertainment, competition, and community influence. His streams are known for shaping discussion around comps, patches, and the broader state of competitive TFT. Beyond pure ladder content, he has become a recognizable voice around tournaments, pro circuit storylines, and roster-based team competition. His presence on Team Vitality reinforced his standing as both a creator and esports figure within the TFT ecosystem. For many viewers, k3soju is not just a streamer who plays TFT, but one of the personalities most responsible for making the game feel alive on Twitch.

Career milestones

2019

Became a full-time TFT creator

After Teamfight Tactics launched, k3soju transitioned into TFT full time and was signed by Cloud9 in August 2019.
2023

Set all-time Twitch peak

His Twitch channel reached an all-time peak viewership of roughly 30.9K viewers in October 2023.
2024

Joined Team Vitality

k3soju became part of Team Vitality's TFT roster in June 2024 as the organization entered the scene with a star North American lineup.
2024

Top finish at Esports World Cup

He earned his largest single tournament payout at the 2024 Esports World Cup TFT event with a 3rd-4th place finish.
2025

Renewed with Vitality

Team Vitality renewed its TFT roster for 2025, keeping k3soju on one of the game's highest-profile team lineups.