Introduction: The S15 season matches have wrapped up, and most players have likely kept an eye on the recent battles. The Demacia Cup within the LPL region has been intensely contested. BLG, a team highly followed by fans, delivered an outstanding performance in their opening match. Despite losing their core mid-laner Knight, the young rookie showed sharp skills, leaving LNG with almost no chance. Some insiders even joked whether BLG could reduce costs by selling LeftHand to teams that need him more. Of course, there were also humorous moments with Bin still causing mischief, only revealing his hair.

BLG stays elite even without Knight

Most players still pay close attention to BLG. As one of the top-tier teams in the LPL, BLG has undergone significant roster changes over the years, often acquiring star players to build a "galaxy fleet." The S14 season was their closest shot at the championship, but they were narrowly defeated by T1 in the finals, finishing as runners-up. In S15, their roster remained strong, adding multiple junglers, but results were disappointing. Even with a favorable group draw, they were consecutively beaten by European and American teams, exiting at the top 16 without reaching the knockout stage.

This season, BLG made major roster changes again, signing top AD carry Viper and bringing back veteran jungler Xun. Fans had high hopes for this lineup, expecting more stability. The results proved that this BLG squad has a very high ceiling. Even without their core mid-laner Knight, they swept LNG effortlessly, leaving no openings. All lanes—top, mid, jungle, and bot—performed brilliantly. Some netizens joked that maybe BLG could cut costs by selling Knight to a team in need.

It seems this Demacia Cup might finally boost the value of substitute mid-laner YXL, who isn’t relying on teammates but showing pure individual skill. There was also a funny scene: top laner Bin appeared shy, having undergone Korean-style double eyelid surgery during the offseason. Fans have seen various offline photos, but in this online match, Bin raised his camera so only his hair was visible, hiding his new look from viewers. Many fans joked that even Bin can be bashful sometimes.

Although AD carry Viper just joined the team, the overall synergy and coordination feel very solid. On the top lane, he and ON even managed to kill the opposing AD carry in lane. In the post-match interview, the two showed great chemistry. Viper openly praised the smooth cooperation between Xun and ON, stating their jungle-support coordination is very precise. It’s hard to imagine how BLG’s results would be if their top mid-laner Knight were back. Could this year be another promising season for the LPL region?

Farewell Thoughts

Though the opponent was LNG, it’s undeniable that BLG’s roster strength is on a different level, unmatched by other teams. This is even without their core mid-laner. It’s uncertain what role LeftHand will take once he returns—whether as a strong carry or a steady farmer. The anticipation for the first stage of competition is rising, with some overly excited fans even joking about bringing T1 back to experience the challenge.

What do you all think about this situation?