Popular Valorant streamer Kyedae, also known as “Kyedae” Shymko, has officially parted ways with esports organization 100 Thieves. Kyedae had been associated with the organization as a content creator for about three years since joining in 2021. The news of her departure was announced through a video on X, which has garnered almost a million views.
Fans had varied reactions to the news, with many expressing their sadness and disappointment. One fan expressed their shock by writing, “WAIT NOOOO THIS IS HORRIBLE NEWS” on X. With Kyedae’s tenure at 100 Thieves coming to an end, fans are now speculating about her next move.
Kyedae, a Japanese-Canadian born to parents of Japanese and Ukrainian descent, began her content creation career in 2020. Her Valorant livestreams have gained significant popularity, with over 2.7 million followers on Twitch and nearly 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube. She was also honored with the Best Valorant Streamer award at the 2023 Streamer Awards hosted by QTCinderella, which sparked some controversy.
In 2022, Kyedae got engaged to Sentinels player Tyson “TenZ,” and the couple shared heartwarming pictures from an intimate beach photoshoot, capturing the attention and support of fans worldwide. During her time at 100 Thieves, Kyedae appeared in the organization’s videos and was a regular on the Boomers vs Zoomers podcast with Peter Park. However, she has been absent from recent podcast episodes, with Leslie “Fuslie” taking her place.
In March 2023, Kyedae revealed to her audience that she had been diagnosed with cancer. The streaming and Valorant community rallied around her, offering their support as she underwent chemotherapy over the past year. Despite her health challenges, Kyedae has continued to stream on Twitch, maintaining an average of around 7K concurrent viewers in the last month.
With Kyedae’s departure from 100 Thieves, speculation has arisen about her potential future endeavors. Some fans have suggested that she may join other Valorant organizations, such as Sentinels, where her partner TenZ currently plays.
The news of Kyedae’s departure from 100 Thieves has left a significant impact on the community, with fans eagerly anticipating her next steps.
