BIN addresses the backlash against BLG.

BLG, as the strongest all-Chinese team in the LPL, disappointed many fans with their World Championship performance. Their 2-2 record against four Western teams led to criticism that BLG only excels in domestic play. Many LPL fans actively supported VKS, wishing for VKS to knock BLG out. Official voting data shows that VKS supporters outnumber BLG fans by tenfold, highlighting BLG’s poor popularity within the LPL.

Because BLG’s reputation is poor, after BLG defeated VKS, media specifically asked BIN how he viewed BLG’s low pre-match support. BIN considered this normal since BLG lost matches they shouldn’t have, so fans’ dislike is understandable. BIN earnestly asked fans to forgive BLG, promising that the team will learn from the Swiss stage experience and strive to bring a world championship to the LPL. (Honestly, BIN really has a big heart—almost eliminated yet still aiming for the world title.)

The most controversial draw of S15 emerges!

After both BLG and T1 won their Swiss stage matches, many fans hoped to see BLG face T1 early in the Swiss round. BLG’s mid laner LeftHand and AD carry ELK explicitly named T1 in interviews, expressing their wish to eliminate T1 in the Swiss stage. However, to the disappointment of many LPL fans, BLG did not meet T1 in the decisive Swiss match but instead faced TES, a team from the same region. The internal LPL clash between BLG and TES in the Swiss stage sparked widespread discussion among fans.

Many LPL commentators and streamers believe this draw is the worst possible for the LPL at Worlds. Since TES and BLG meet in a 2-2 Swiss match, one LPL team will inevitably be eliminated. BIN once said in an interview that he would retire if eliminated in the top 16, and TES manager Guo Hao admitted that he would resign if TES failed to redeem themselves at Worlds. This has left many TES and BLG fans unhappy with the draw results.

On the other hand, some LPL fans are already celebrating, calling this the best draw for the LPL in S15 Worlds. Since one LPL team is guaranteed to reach the quarterfinals, it’s better than TES or BLG facing other teams where victory isn’t assured. TES is known for having a “fragile mentality,” having recently lost to KT and GEN. If TES had drawn T1 or CFO, their chances of winning would be very slim, and TES might even set a new low record at S15 Worlds.

As for BLG, there’s no need to elaborate. In their matches against VKS, BLG’s tendency to play recklessly persisted. Throughout the games, they frequently engaged in “rough tower dives” and “playing with fewer players,” especially in game two, where BLG won by sneaking a base. Fortunately, BLG’s mid laner LeftHand performed well; otherwise, BLG might have failed to sweep VKS. (What do you think—does a BLG vs TES internal match count as a good draw?)

Conclusion

Before the S15 Swiss stage began, I never expected the LPL to be put in such a tough spot, especially with BLG and TES performing so poorly. If either team had played better, the internal clash might have been avoided. Also, some fans fear that if BLG beats TES and then eliminates AL in the quarterfinals—how likely do you think that is?