Kim Ga Young, known by her gamertag Aphrodite, was born on April 11, 1988 in South Korea. Growing up, she developed a passion for gaming that would eventually lead her to become a professional StarCraft II Terran player.
Kim Ga Young began her gaming career as a guest streamer on her friend RainBOw's stream. It was during this time that she honed her skills and garnered attention from the gaming community. In November 2011, she made a huge leap in her career by joining Team StarTale, becoming only the second female to ever join a professional gaming team.
Her skill and dedication quickly propelled her to fame within the gaming world, amassing a large following on her AphroditeGY Twitter page. In November 2011, she participated in her first major event at the Zowie Divina all-female gaming tournament in China, marking the beginning of a successful competitive career.
One of Kim Ga Young's most notable achievements came when she became the first woman to win a Heart of the Storm match on GOMTV studios in Gangnam, South Korea. Her talent and determination did not go unnoticed, earning her a 1st place finish at the 2015 MSI Woman StarCraft2 League tournament.
Despite her busy schedule as a professional gamer, Kim Ga Young remains rooted in her South Korean upbringing. She stays connected to her family and values her cultural heritage.
Kim Ga Young's participation in the Starcraft II GOMTV tournament was widely covered by eSportscaster Dan Stemkoski, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in the gaming industry. Her success has inspired many aspiring female gamers to pursue their dreams and break barriers in the male-dominated world of eSports.