Introduction: The S16 season competition has officially begun, and it is believed that most players have been following the recent matches. The competitions across various major regions are quite intense, and there have been many news updates from the LCK region lately. Previously, many industry insiders revealed that AD player Deft is eager to return to the competitive scene. While in the LCK region, he won the World Championship, becoming the only professional player to achieve a grand slam by winning titles in both the LPL and LCK regions. Recently, his romantic relationship was also exposed, as he traveled with a Korean actress, and fans discovered that they even liked each other's photos, suggesting they are likely together.

Deft's Korean celebrity girlfriend revealed.

Most players are quite familiar with Deft. As one of the strongest AD players in the LPL region historically, his dominance during his time with EDG was remarkable, even when facing AD player Uzi without any hesitation. In fact, during their encounters back then, Deft often performed slightly better. After returning to the LCK region, Deft's performance became even more outstanding. In the S12 season, he participated in the World Championship as a fourth seed and created a dark horse miracle. Starting from the play-in stage, he successively reversed strong teams like EDG and Gen.G, and defeated T1 in a 3-2 final to claim the highest honor of his career—the World Championship title.

Honestly, in the hearts of many LPL fans, his overall performance and achievements might be slightly stronger than Uzi's. However, Uzi is a domestic AD player, so his influence in the LPL region is greater. If Deft were Chinese, his honors and popularity would likely surpass Uzi. Currently, Deft has begun his military service, officially enlisted on May 19, 2025, and plans to complete it on January 18, 2026. There have been many updates about him recently, and even many industry friends mentioned that Deft plans to continue his professional career after completing his service. In the military camp, he has a personal training room and maintains a high level of competitive skill.

Recently, a photo shared by Deft sparked widespread discussion among players. The female protagonist is Deft's middle school classmate, Yang Hye-ji, currently a rising Korean actress who has appeared in many works and won several awards. Previously, there were many rumors about their relationship, but their agencies stated they were just good friends and not romantically involved. This time, both posted photos from the same location on social media, with only a three-hour gap between uploads, and they liked each other's posts. It is highly likely they traveled together, and if nothing unexpected occurs, their relationship has probably progressed further, though due to their celebrity status, they cannot officially announce it yet.

Recently, there have also been many updates in the LPL region. AD player Light has left many fans concerned. Logically, he is a fairly good domestic player, but this season he decisively left the competitive stage. Since the end of last season, he has hardly appeared in the public eye. Recently, fans captured photos of Light visiting a temple, and many supporters commented that he is truly determined—once retired, he chooses to completely step away, not even engaging with LOL streaming.

Final thoughts.

Although Deft denied the relationship with the Korean actress years ago, rumors have frequently surfaced over the years. This time, the photos of them traveling together serve as solid evidence. Even the closest middle school friends wouldn't communicate so frequently. It is hoped that Deft will officially announce it soon and return to the professional stage by the end of the year. Many still hope he comes to the LPL region; likely, after his return, Deft would dominate the scene again.

What do all the viewers think about this matter?