According to the eStars press release his lack of attendance was due to personal reasons but team manager King informed SK Gaming what triggered the decision to withdraw his participation.

"All our players including Sky have to attend 3 different tournaments and activities during China Joy which include PCGA, and CEG," said King.

"Unfortunately ChinaJoy only released their schedule recently and the dates clashed with the eStars competition. It is with deep regret that Sky is unable to attend the eStars tournament this year." Weiliang 'Fly100%' Lu the next highest ranking player in the Team East final vote will replace him, joining June 'Lyn' Park and Jae Ho 'Moon' Jang in battle.

ChinaJoy 2009 will the 7th installment of the cosplay, gaming and manga convention, which is to be held in Shanghai from 23rd to 26th July.