Kim In-jik (, born January 8, 1990), known by the handle Gamst () is a South Korean

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and live streamer. He is also well-known as the most famous

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supporter in South Korea.

Career

Gamst began broadcasting on

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on ''

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2'' BJ in February 2012. The nickname "Gamst" is derived from Norwegian footballer

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. In late 2013, he stopped broadcasting on his own to take the comedian test, but in 2015, he gave up the comedian test and returned to broadcasting on his own. Since 2016, he has recruited members such as Chang-geun and Hwan-gyong to Gam Company and won the AfreecaTV Grand Prize through visible radio content. He was recruited as a goodwill ambassador for the

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ahead of the 2018 season. Since being appointed, he has conducted contents such as joint broadcasting with soccer players, visiting K-League stadiums, and participating in K-League commentary. He was a digital commentator for

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(MBC) at the

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and the

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. Gamst won a special award at the 2018 K-League Awards, showing such vigorous activities in the football field. He has also appeared on terrestrial broadcasting since 2018, appearing as a guest of the entertainment ''

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'', and as a cameo of drama '' Secrets and Lies''. He also participated in the ''

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- Special Warfare School''. For such activities, Gamst won the 2018

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for Best New Male Artist in Variety. Prior to the 2019 season, he continued to serve as ambassador for the K-League. On 26 March 2019, he participated in a friendly match between the

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and the

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. However, Gamst was criticized for his poor broadcasting skills and apologized after the end of the match, acknowledging his lack of skills. In April 2019, Afreeca TV BJs, Oejilhye, Namsoon and Narakz, formed a crew. However, in June 2019, Narakz caused a sexual harassment case, and Gamst apologized for it and dropped out of the K-League promotional ambassador program and went into self-reflection. He returned in August 2019, two months later. After his return to the club, he has been mostly involved in ''

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'' content. He is a loyal fan of the Manchester United soccer team, and hosts content to watch Manchester United games with viewers through his personal broadcast. He broadcast and reacted to all Manchester United games in the 23rd and 24th seasons through his personal broadcast. Among them, his angry reaction became a hot topic in the European media.

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Gamst's broadcasting station
on

* {{YouTube, channel=UCbFzvzDu17eDZ3RIeaLRswQ 1990 births Living people Gaming-related YouTube channels South Korean gaming YouTubers South Korean association football commentators People from Jangseong County Gwangsan Kim clan AfreecaTV streamers

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