Kim Kyeong-bo (, July 21, 2001 – November 2021), better known by his online alias Alarm, was a

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n professional ''

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player in the

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(OWL). He began his career in 2016, signing with BK Stars, and later played for Lunatic-Hai and

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(OWC). In his time with Fusion University, Kim won four OWC regional championships and won the OWC interregional Atlantic Showdown tournament. Kim signed with the

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of the OWL ahead of the 2020 season. He was named the OWL's Rookie of the Year, nominated for the league's Most Valuable Player award, named a 2020 All-Star, and awarded with a Role Star commendation that year. Kim died in November 2021.

Professional career

Early career

Kim began his playing career with team BK Stars in 2016, playing in the South Korean tournament series

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. He began as a

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player, before changing to a

player in 2017. After three seasons with limited success in Apex, BK Stars disbanded. In 2017, Kim signed with South Korean team Lunatic-Hai, although the team disbanded shortly thereafter. Kim signed with

, the academy team of the

, in 2018, competing in

North America. In his first season, he won OWC North America, after Fusion University defeated

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, 4–1 in the finals. He and the team found continued success, winning the following three seasons of OWC North America. Following his fourth North America title, Kim won the interregional OWC Atlantic Showdown tournament.

Philadelphia Fusion

After turning 18, Kim was promoted from the Fusion University, joining the

of the

for the 2020 season. During his rookie season, Kim played on a variety of different support heroes, helping the Fusion place as runners-up in three of the league's midseason tournaments. The Fusion had their best season in franchise history, finishing second in the regular season standings; however, the team lost in the first round of the Grand Finals bracket. In the 2020 season, Kim was nominated for the league's most valuable player award, was awarded a Role Star commendation, selected to participate in the 2020 All-Star Game, and won the Rookie of the Year award. Kim's number 17 jersey was retired by the Fusion on February 27, 2023.

Personal life

Kim was born on July 21, 2001. He died in November 2021; the cause of death was not reported. On May 5, 2022, the Overwatch League renamed their Rookie of the Year award to the Alarm Rookie of the Year Award, in remembrance of Kim.

References

External links

*Career statistics and player information fro
the Overwatch League
{{Authority control 2001 births 2021 deaths South Korean esports players Philadelphia Fusion players