The Korean Sharpshooter: A Profile of Inonix

 

1. Basic Information

 

  • Full Name: Na Hee-joo (나희주)

  • In-Game Name (IGN): Inonix

  • Country / Region: South Korea

  • Game: PUBG: Battlegrounds

  • Role: Entry Fragger / Main Attacker

  • Playstyle: Characterized by hyper-aggressive entry fragging and elite mechanical precision. He is famous for his “clutch” factor, often winning 1v2 or 1v3 situations through superior positioning and fast target switching.

Inonix (South Korea)

2. Early Life & Beginning

  • Origins: Born on October 1, 1996, in South Korea.

     

  • Gaming Start: Like many Korean pros, Inonix grew up in the PC Bang culture, honing his skills in various FPS titles before transitioning to PUBG during its beta explosion in 2017.

  • Entry to Esports: He began his professional journey in late 2018 with Danawa Play Game (DPG). His raw talent was immediately obvious during the PUBG Korea League (PKL), where he stood out as one of the most mechanically gifted rookies in the circuit.

     
     

3. Professional Career

Inonix has spent his career at the pinnacle of the Korean scene, playing for the region’s most prestigious organizations.

  • Teams:

    • Danawa e-sports (DPG/DNW): (2018 – 2020) – His breakout years.

    • Gen.G Esports: (2020 – 2022) – Joined the “Gold Standard” of Korean PUBG, forming one of the most feared rosters in history alongside players like Pio.

       

    • Danawa e-sports (Return): (2023 – 2024) – Returned to lead Danawa to a world title.

    • FN Esports / T1 (Rumored/Current): (2025 – Present) – Continues to compete at the highest tier in the 2026 season.

  • Major Milestones:

    • The Global Peak (2023): Secured the ultimate trophy, winning the PUBG Global Championship (PGC) with Danawa.

       
       

    • National Pride: He is one of the few players to be selected for the South Korean National Team multiple times (PNC 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024).

       

 

4. Achievements & Records

Inonix is among the highest-earning PUBG players in the world, with over $700,000 in career prize money.

Major Championships:

  • PUBG Global Championship (PGC): Champion (2023).

     

  • PUBG Nations Cup (PNC): Back-to-Back Champion (2023 & 2024) with Team South Korea.

     

  • PUBG Weekly Series (PWS): Multiple-time Korea Champion.

     

  • PGI.S 2021: 3rd Place (with Gen.G).

     

Individual Awards:

  • PWS MVP: Named Most Valuable Player in multiple Korean phases.

  • All-PGC Team: Recognized as one of the best individual performers at the 2023 World Championship.

  • Consistent Representative: The only player to represent South Korea in almost every Nations Cup since the tournament’s inception.

 

5. Current Status (Early 2026)

  • Current Team: Danawa e-sports (re-joined) / FN Esports.

  • Recent Performance: He recently secured another high-tier finish in the PUBG Weekly Series 2025 Phase 2, maintaining his status as a top-3 mid-to-long range rifler in Korea.

  • Current Form: Despite being a “veteran” in the scene at 29, his stats in the 2025-2026 season show no decline in mechanical skill, particularly with the Beryl M762.

 

6. Social Media 

  • YouTube: Inonix TV (Features high-level gameplay analysis and highlights).

  • Instagram: @inonix_7

  • AfreecaTV: 이노닉스 (His primary streaming platform for Korean fans).

 

7. Why He is Famous

  • Why He is Famous: Inonix is the “Pro’s Pro.” He is widely cited by other professional players as the hardest opponent to face in a 1v1 duel due to his unpredictable movement and perfect spray resets.

  • Influence: He bridged the gap between the “old guard” of Gen.G and the new era of aggressive Korean teams. He proved that longevity in PUBG is possible through constant adaptation.

  • Strengths: The “Inonix Angle : Famous for finding unconventional pixels to shoot through.

    • Mental Resilience: Known for remaining calm in the final circles, often sneaking into positions that allow him to “third-party” the final teams for a win.