GEN refrains from early celebration

Fans who frequently follow LOL competitions understand that except during the global finals, GEN's mid-laner Chovy stands as the world's elite player. Whenever GEN designs tactics centered on Chovy, they triumph over rivals effortlessly. So far, GEN has shut out JDG and LYON successively; in the Pioneer Cup, no squad has even approached GEN's in-game high ground. Even LPL's strongest top-laner Bin admitted in an interview that BLG's sole rival in this Pioneer Cup is GEN.

While outsiders heavily praise GEN's prowess, top-laner KIIN modestly stated in an interview that GEN might not secure the championship firmly. KIIN believes LOL match outcomes hinge entirely on players' form that day. If any player's performance fluctuates, GEN's strength could drop significantly. Hence, KIIN urged fans not to celebrate early. This remark reminded many fans of KIIN's "bold" comments during last year's S15 World Championship.

Back then, after GEN eliminated HLE in the quarter-finals, KIIN confidently declared in an interview that GEN would win the title, even "reserving" Gwen's champion skin. However, in the subsequent semi-finals, Chovy's form severely declined, leading GEN to stop at fourth place. Now, KIIN likely realizes premature jubilation isn't beneficial, thus becoming more humble in interviews. (It's odd that Chovy maintains world-class mid-laner level for 11 months yearly, yet falters precisely during LOL's most critical month.)

JDG's life-or-death match opponent in the Pioneer Cup is determined

Although JDG was swiftly dominated by GEN in their match, many LPL spectators still believe JDG's capability surpasses other regional teams. After all, JDG coach tabe disclosed in an interview that JDG possesses the strength to beat GEN, but JDG players repeatedly made mistakes during the game, allowing GEN to seize opportunities. Initially, many viewers doubted tabe's words, but after JDG easily defeated LOUD, numerous fans accepted tabe's explanation.

After JDG advanced to the next round of the Pioneer Cup, JDG's remaining group-stage opponent is LYON, who just lost to GEN. If JDG wins against LYON, they will directly enter the Pioneer Cup playoffs. Many viewers think JDG's lane phase matches GEN's, but their mid-to-late game macro falls short compared to GEN. Thus, many anticipate JDG meeting GEN again in the playoffs for a rematch. (Do you think JDG could win if they face GEN once more in the playoffs?)

World Champion joins TES

After TES's jungler was exposed for match-fixing, many LPL fans wondered about TES's roster for the second stage. TES's jungle and support performed quite poorly in the first stage, so numerous TES supporters hoped management would find new jungle and support players. Currently, based on numerous insider reports in LPL, TES's jungler candidates are Beichuan or Tian, while the support is S9 world champion Liu Qing Song. Last year's TES support Hang was acquired by WBG. (Insiders claim Hang holds greater transfer advantage due to being younger than Liu Qing Song.)

Conclusion

WBG's transfers in recent years seem rather abstract; each year the team has a glaring weakness. Last year, AD Light and top-laner Breathe performed shockingly poorly. This transfer period also left the support Erha as a shortcoming. Fortunately, WBG management plans to replace the support in the second stage. Do you think WBG's competitive results will improve after swapping to support Hang?