Joona "Serral" Sotala achieved what was thought impossible: becoming the world's best StarCraft II player as a non-Korean. In a scene dominated by Korean players for over a decade, Serral's rise to supremacy in 2018 shocked the world. His three consecutive WCS Global Championship wins (2018-2020) and incredible consistency set him apart. Serral's methodical, nearly flawless Zerg play earned him respect worldwide. He proved that with enough dedication, non-Korean players could compete at the highest level in StarCraft, inspiring a generation of Western players.