After the LCK K Cup ended, it seems HLE has completely latched onto T1. Whether players or coaches, recent interviews frequently mention T1, intentionally or not, which has led many fans to feel HLE is riding T1's popularity. In HLE’s latest documentary, coach Hongmi openly expressed: Losing to T1 was understandable before, but in 2023, we truly deserved to win.

This wave of HLE leveraging T1’s fame has indeed been effective. Their recently released documentary and interviews have generated quite a buzz. Some netizens even revealed that last year, HLE’s most viewed YouTube video featured Faker’s back as the thumbnail, showing Faker and Zeus doing magic tricks. Abstractly, T1 didn’t release it, but HLE did. With two former T1 players on the team, some think it’s acceptable to ride that popularity, though T1 fans are somewhat displeased.

XiaoP reveals Deft might keep playing

LCK world champion AD player Deft retired and enlisted after last year’s World Championship due to military service. Pyosik, who won the championship alongside him, recently mentioned on stream that after meeting with 2022 DRX, it seems Deft plans to return as a player once his service ends. Wow, it looks like Deft intends to dance till the very end, still considering a professional comeback.

Deft’s military service ends in November next year, so if he truly returns, it would be in 2027. Born in 1996, Deft would be 31 by then. At that age, his performance would likely decline sharply, making a comeback unlikely. However, before enlistment, Deft did say in interviews that he hopes to continue as a pro player after discharge, so a return to the scene is possible.

CFO officially announces Sadokist joining

Among the two junglers who left BLG, Sadokist has found a new team. LCP’s CFO recently announced that jungler Sadokist has joined their roster. Moving to a provincial team increases his chances of making Worlds. Next year’s international competitions may even see him face BLG. However, CFO’s lineup isn’t finalized yet; top laner Rest renewed his contract, Driver left, and the veteran who only plays Worlds has departed.

CFO has a new rookie support, AD remains Big Dog, and the mid lane is still undecided. According to Taiwanese sources, the original plan was to recruit MVKE’s Chika for mid, but after Sofm and others declined, they tried out many players. The latest news points to a Korean mid laner starting with 'P', though the exact identity is unknown. Despite major roster changes, CFO remains a top-three contender in LCP and should have no trouble qualifying internationally.

Bin boasts online under real name and gets caught

WBG recently shared behind-the-scenes footage of the Demacia Cup shoot. Former teammates Bin, ELK, and Wei were laughing and chatting together, indicating player relationships aren’t as bad as rumors suggest. Bin, now with double eyelids, looks a bit more handsome and his face seems slimmer, probably from losing weight. Even ELK teased him: Why are you dressing so stylish now?

Some netizens surfing the web discovered that Bin posted a comment on Bilibili under his real name praising himself: “My shoulders are really broad.” Although posted in 2022, once uncovered, it was hard to keep a straight face. Who secretly praises themselves online while watching videos? Similar abstract remarks have been exposed before. Seriously, can’t he just use a secondary account? Getting caught like this is just awkward.

Conclusion:

If Deft really makes a comeback at 31, all we can say is respect. His career has already been impressive—winning league and MSI titles in LPL, then capturing the World Championship late in his LCK tenure. Returning now might do more harm than good; poor performance could tarnish his legacy. It might be better for him to transition into coaching.

So, what do you think? Will Deft truly return?

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