Foreword: The S16 season has officially started, and most players are likely paying close attention to recent matches. The MSI defeat has cast a pall over the LPL region, causing many fans to drift away from the game. Recently, the authorities pulled a major surprise—unexpectedly, 55 Kai, who had been absent from the gaming scene for years, has returned. His appearance on camera caught many fans off guard, as the familiar "everyone stand up" and "I'm 50-50 with Faker" clips resurfaced in the video. Since his ban period has ended, there's a strong chance he will come back to streaming. Meanwhile, Korean media also leaked a crucial piece of information: DK's entire team is owed back wages.

Lu Benwei (55 Kai) Comeback Debut Goes Viral

Most players are quite familiar with League of Legends. As an esports title, its rapid growth over just over a decade into its current scale is truly remarkable. Over the years, it has produced many miracle players. Lu Benwei, aka 55 Kai, is one of them. He was once a top-tier professional player, even teaming up with Uzi for pro matches. He rose to fame through that iconic interview line: "I'm 50-50 with Faker, and I often solo-kill him." After retiring, he transitioned into streaming and instantly became a sensation, eventually becoming the most popular esports personality on the internet.

During his peak years, he ran into some trouble. After being publicly named, he completely vanished from fans' sight. He also couldn't make it work with his girlfriend and ended up parting ways. Over the years, news about him became increasingly scarce, with only Uzi occasionally mentioning him during streams. Recently, an interview clip of Lu Benwei exploded across the internet—this marks his first positive appearance since being banned. His comeback debut is on a friend's talk show. Honestly, I can't even recall when he last appeared on screen. According to netizens, his ban penalty seems to have expired long ago. Could this reappearance be a sign that he's preparing to return to streaming?

Do you think you found Lu Benwei?

I have never lost myself in the first place.

What do you think is the difference between Lu Benwei and 55 Kai?

No difference. Lu Benwei is 55 Kai, and 55 Kai is Lu Benwei.

The content of this interview clearly shows that he is ready for a comeback. In fact, classic moments reappeared in the conversation: "Pour a cappuccino for auntie," "I'm 50-50 with Faker," and "17 cards to kill me" — these old memes were all brought up by him. Honestly, his appearance could give League of Legends a huge boost. Many old fans will likely pay a visit to relive their youth.

Recently, an unpleasant rumor emerged from the LCK region: even the top-tier DK team has been exposed for unpaid wages. As everyone knows, DK was originally a PC bang (internet café) team. After winning the championship, they secured good sponsors and funding, providing players with a comfortable training environment. However, their performance has been unstable lately, and sponsors are likely leaving one by one. Many LPL netizens even joked, "Could DK become the RNG of the LCK?" After all, the overall league environment is not great, and the issue of wage arrears will only get worse.

Zai Jian thinks

Who would have thought that after so many years away, 55 Kai would reappear in the public eye? This public appearance signals his return. It's clear he hasn't changed much, just put on a bit of weight. If he really can co-stream with Uzi, it would be the youth of a generation. The resulting hype would probably crash the entire platform's servers.

What do you, dear viewers, think about this matter?