Herliawan "Lim Kocul" Lim is a name that may be familiar to esports fans, especially Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), in Indonesia. However, behind his success as an MPL ID caster, there is an interesting story about struggle and perseverance that has not yet been revealed. This is the story of Lim Kocul's persistence in pursuing his dream of becoming a caster in MPL ID.

Willing to Work Odd Jobs to Play Games

Previously, Lim was involved in PC games which required him to play at an internet cafe with a night package. However, financial limitations forced him to look for a side job to support his hobbies and life needs.

Tireless, he is willing to work as a motorbike taxi driver, pet shop staff, and even a factory employee to earn the money needed for his hobby and love of the world of games.

Finding a Dream in the Land of Dawn

Experience as a motorbike taxi driver whose job is to open maps every day, finally opened Lim's path to a real dream. Lim met the mobile MOBA game, namely Mobile Legends.

This is different from PC games which require you to go to an internet cafe and require quite a lot of money. Mobile games feel more flexible and economical. It turns out that MLBB changed Lim's life. Lim also found his life's goal, namely becoming an MPL ID caster. He continues to pursue this dream.

In the world of Mobile Legends esports, Lim started his career as manager of a team which at that time was God1va. However, his work outside esports made him choose to resign as team manager because he couldn't stay at the Gaming House.

Carrying Out Dual Roles as a Caster and an Analyst

Then, Lim was a coach at Genflix Aerowolf Jr at MDL ID, then rose to become an analyst for Genflix Aerowolf at MPL ID and led the team strengthened by Clay to the Top 3 of MPL ID S7. When Genflix Aerowolf's MPL slot was bought by Rebellion Esports, Lim decided not to continue his career as a coach for that team.

Lim has also been a shadow coach for the Dewa United Esports team at MDL ID. At that time, there was a mysterious coach named Bang Dewa who led the Dewa United roster. It turns out that the undercover coach is Lim Kocul. Lim deliberately hid his identity as a coach so that his name could still be included if there was an offer to become a talent lineup at MPL ID in the future.

Carrying out two different roles as a caster and analyst for the Dewa United team, Lim told a funny story when he was a caster when the team he coached played at MDL ID.

"I even cast when my children (Dewa United) played," explained Lim Kocul.

Giving Up All Opportunities to Become an MPL ID Caster

In a media interview, Lim Kocul also revealed that big names such as RRQ and EVOS were also interested in allowing Lim Kocul to fill the analyst position on the team. RRQ even asked Lim Kocul to join because of the request of one of its players, namely Deden alias Clay, who was once part of his team at Aerowolf Genflix. However, Lim rejected all the offers. Because his dream is to become an MPL ID caster.

Not only EVOS and RRQ, HomeBois, and AURA also wanted Lim Kocul's talent, but he rejected all offers. "Because I want to be a caster," said Lim Kocul.

After letting go of all the golden opportunities that might have seemed tempting, Lim Kocul finally succeeded in realizing his dream as an MPL ID caster. The decision to reject offers from big esports teams such as EVOS and RRQ was not an easy one, but Lim Kocul believes that this step is part of the journey toward his true dream.

With great satisfaction, Lim Kocul stated that all the sacrifices and decisions taken were not in vain. In an interview with the media, he expressed his feelings about this achievement.

"Satisfied. Very satisfied. It turns out it wasn't in vain that I gave up so many offers," said Lim Kocul.

An Achievement That Makes Both Parents Proud

The encouragement from his passion made Lim Kocul carry out his work as a caster with extraordinary enthusiasm. He found happiness and satisfaction that matched his passion and dreams.

His success as a caster in prestigious events such as the M4 World Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a source of pride for his parents. They were able to watch their son perform live on a magnificent stage, with his voice heard by thousands of spectators.

Even though he realizes that the world of esports talent is filled with famous icons, Lim Kocul is not afraid to face the existing competition. With determination, he stated, "I'm entering a world that already has icons, it's not easy to move the icons, but I won't give up." Firm belief and undying enthusiasm are the keys to Lim Kocul's perseverance in pursuing his dreams.

However, Lim Kocul's journey does not end here. Even though he has achieved success as an MPL ID caster, he has a higher goal: to become a caster in the MPL ID final. With determination, he stated, "I want to cast in the MPL ID final." His big ambition shows that Lim Kocul will not stop here, and he is ready to continue pursuing new, challenging dreams in the future.