Preface: The S16 season matches have officially kicked off, and it’s believed that the vast majority of players have been following the recent competitions closely. The battles across major regions have been intense. From the current situation, the LPL region’s pace is somewhat unstable, with no single team showing dominance, and various coordination issues have surfaced to some extent. Recently, the esports community was shocked by unexpected news: the previously well-known insider Hanyi allegedly stole strategies from RNG, started defaulting on payments, and even blacklisted the former RA team manager who came to collect wages. This incident quickly sparked widespread discussion among players online, with hints that Zhu Kai was also forced into the situation.

LPL’s Hanyi steals RNG’s tactics and defaults on payments, becoming a deadbeat

Most players are quite familiar with the LPL. As a once top-tier global region, the LPL still enjoys strong popularity and enthusiasm. However, in recent years, declining results have made the region’s development unstable. Many professionals have gradually left competition to become analysts, creating content and supporting each other through broadcasts. The overall attention remains high. Recently, the well-known insider Hanyi was exposed as a deadbeat who even blacklisted mutual followers, reportedly owing less than a month’s rent.

Hanyi, a recognized figure in the industry, has been an active player in the esports scene, gaining many followers by revealing various insider stories. Over the past two years, his reputation has suffered, especially after losing a lawsuit with Xiaotian. He quickly distanced himself despite issuing an apology statement, which disappeared swiftly. Xiaotian, known for his sarcastic style, only demanded one yuan in compensation, purely to irritate him. Previously, Hanyi often criticized RNG as deadbeats, but surprisingly, he himself ended up in the same position, stealing strategies remarkably fast.

Recently, the former RA team manager publicly posted a comment asking Hanyi to settle the overdue wages. Unexpectedly, he was immediately blacklisted. Fans who follow esports gossip know their interactions were quite frequent, supporting each other by sharing insider news. It’s unclear if these people affected his popularity, but the former RA manager’s information seems faster. He stated he had a decent network in esports and some good friends. According to him, the owed amount wasn’t large—just less than a month’s rent for Hanyi.

Not only the former RA manager but also Kenzhu became victims, despite having built their own accounts. They likely formed something like an MCN agency. Specific contract details haven’t been revealed. The RA ex-manager said he was simply collecting debts—what contract could he need? Indeed, even if there was a contract for RNG’s debts, it wouldn’t be recoverable. They just gave up, leaving fans who spent big money to support them with nothing. The company claimed it would repay when funds were available, perfectly embodying RNG’s notorious style.

Farewell thoughts

Who would have thought that Hanyi would be implicated in such a scandal? Previously, esports players mocked his outspoken remarks, but now it turns out he also defaulted on payments. What might have been just sharp-tongued teasing before has now become a character issue. Of course, every story has two sides, so it’s important not to judge solely by one party’s statements and wait for Hanyi’s final explanation to understand what really happened.

Dear viewers, what are your thoughts on this matter?