Introduction: The S15 season is almost finished, and the majority of players have been paying attention to the recent competitions. The LPL region has hit a low point—despite the Dragon event landing in Chengdu, no LPL teams took part. Recently, transfer window news has become the hottest topic among players online. The AL team is especially popular. Since the LPL introduced the player pool rule, many top players have been on the sidelines watching, uncertain if they will compete next season. Meanwhile, Korean imports have been able to move freely between the two major regions. According to Korean netizens, AL’s top support player Kael is set to join GEN. He is arguably the strongest support currently in the LPL.

LPL’s strongest support joins Gen

Most players still pay close attention to the LPL region. With all major teams eliminated, the LPL transfer window has come early, and teams and players are actively negotiating. Similarly, the LCK region is also experiencing frequent roster changes, but compared to the LPL’s new rules, the LCK’s changes are simpler. Korean agency Shadow officially announced the renewals of HLE and Delight, sparking widespread discussion online. This was one of the earliest announcements this transfer window, but the official statement was later deleted and replaced with a new one.

The company claimed there was an internal review issue, but in reality, Delight has renewed with agency Shadow. Industry insiders revealed that three Korean agencies currently have the ability to transfer players to the LPL, including Shadow. This response seems like a smokescreen, as the LCK’s review process is quite strict. It’s almost certain Delight will remain with HLE. However, there may be some issues with his synergy with Viper, feeling like the whole is less than the sum of its parts. Also, since jungler Peanut left, HLE’s lineup has some gaps, so they must strengthen their roster to maintain form.

At the same time, a well-known Korean insider publicly revealed news about Korean imports transferring within the LPL. Gen is currently undecided between Duro and Kael. Kael has also expressed that if he cannot join Gen, he will stay in the LPL region. Honestly, any normal team would choose Kael—his form and performance this season have been outstanding. Whether in regional matchups or world championship plays, he is considered a top-tier support. Especially in the BO1 matches against HLE and Gen, where he earned two consecutive MVPs, no one can deny his impact. Many even said he should never return to the LCK.

This Korean insider’s information seems quite reliable since his previous leaks have been confirmed. The LPL region has truly fallen apart, with teams breaking up and top talent leaving, widening the gap with the LCK. The final match will not feature any LPL teams; T1 and KT will face off again in a communication battle. Although many supported T1 before the match, I believe KT also has a strong chance, having defeated Gen twice in BO5 matches this year.

Farewell thoughts

If Kael chooses to join Gen, the AL team will likely be finished. That team’s success mainly depended on jungle-support synergy—Tarzan’s tempo combined with Kael’s initiation carried AL this far. Both players are indispensable. It all comes down to the final choice and AL’s sincerity. It seems more likely Kael will pick Gen, as who could refuse a championship-contending roster?

What do you all think about this situation?