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Random: I Met My Favourite Korean Cheerleader Because of Eve and Stellar Blade

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Random: I Met My Favourite Korean Cheerleader Because of Eve and Stellar Blade

Image: Push Square

As the only British baseball fan on Planet Earth, I had one simple mission when I first arrived in Taipei: to choose a local team to support. Taiwan is infatuated with America’s former favourite pastime, and it’s even dedicated a spot on its $1,000 note to a celebrating squad. After much deliberation, I settled on the Rakuten Monkeys for one rather simple, primitive reason: they’d just signed Korean cheerleader Lee Dahye.

Never could I have imagined several months later that I’d be standing several metres away from the superstar, who has over one million followers on Instagram. Earlier this month, as part of its extensive Stellar Blade marketing campaign, Sony announced that Dahye would cosplay as Eve in launch events scheduled for both Taiwan and Hong Kong. I just happened to fight my way to the front row seats.

The event took place earlier today in Taipei City Mall, which is the underground anime paradise I’ve penned articles about before. The entire plaza has been kitted out with Shift Up’s console debut, with retailers displaying life-sized cardboard cutouts of Eve, as well as billboards promoting the exclusive’s launch date.

Image: Push Square

Dahye was introduced by an excitable MC, before posing for photos in Eve’s now iconic Planet Diving Suit (7th). As an official cosplay, this was convincing, featuring all of the flourishes from the game, including the unusual necktie accessory and ostentatious hair bobble. (Which, if you pay attention while playing, you’ll realise actually doubles as her sword!)

Asked about the release, Dahye – who sadly switched teams to the Wei Chuan Dragons earlier this year – explained that she’s still getting to grips with the combat system, but generally enjoys action-packed outings like this. Unsurprisingly, she also noted that Eve’s green get-up is currently her favourite outfit in the game.

A live gameplay session with local streamer LuDan followed, and Dahye appeared captivated by the high-level skills on display – we suspect she may have asked for some tips after the event! The star will now set off to Hong Kong as Sony plots a series of promotional events all over Asia, as it looks to cement Stellar Blade as another tentpole PlayStation property.

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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get2sammyb
3h ago

This Is Living.

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get2sammyb
3h ago

Do Not Underestimate the Power of PlayStation.

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Deoxyr1bose
3h ago

I think this is the most appropriate use of the random category on this site

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playstation1995
3h ago

The video game eve still got a better booty than lee dahye🤔😀.but she still look good in that green outfit.word up son

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Sequel
3h ago

Well played ser 🙏

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get2sammyb
3h ago

@Sequel Taking one for the team.

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danzoEX
3h ago

So wait did they base the design off her or is she just their hired promotion model?

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Starkei
3h ago

The only British baseball fan…. and the only one with a favourite Korean cheerleader. Haha. Nice.

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zhoont
3h ago

Her smile is adorable!

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__jamiie
3h ago

Favourite Korean Cheerleader. Is it like a top 10? What are the criteria for moving up or down the list? Surely switching teams must shove her down the pecking order? Do you have a global list of favourite cheerleaders or just Korean?

I need to know!

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Tobiaku
3h ago

She is pretty.

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Kidfunkadelic83
3h ago

Must be post game release as shes censored.

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voltum3l
3h ago

she’s ok but… a downgrade.

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get2sammyb
2h ago

@danzoEX She’s just doing promo!

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lacerz
2h ago

Congrats! Looked like a good time!

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get2sammyb
2h ago

@__jamiie Lee Dahye is first and last in my list, sir.

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BIG3
2h ago

@danzoEX No. Eves body design is based on Shin Jae-eun. Face is made up.

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NEStalgia
2h ago

….She’s an 8, but she’s a half second latent.

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Deadlyblack
2h ago

“Never could I have imagined several months later that I’d be standing several metres away from the superstar, who has over one million followers on Instagram.”

She was standing next to Push Square superstar Sammy, who has two million followers on Instagram.

Jokes aside, really cool!