Overview
Nongshim RedForce lists So Seong-min (소성민), known as Sungmin, as a VALORANT coach. VLR records his affiliation from June 2025.[1][2]
Nongshim RedForce finished tied seventh–eighth at VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026.[4]
Sungmin
So Seong-min (소성민), known as Sungmin and SoYeon, is a South Korean VALORANT coach who previously worked with T1 Academy and Sin Prisa Gaming before joining Nongshim RedForce.
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