The LPL departure drama has concluded! Bin admitted his mistake and apologized, while management issued a warning: there will be no next time.

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Last night, the LPL saw a departure drama unfold, with multiple leaks showing that Bin, after clashing with management, abruptly left with his belongings and went home. Soon after, BLG promoted a new top laner from their second team.

BLG was also undergoing a wave of roster changes, but following that, new information surfaced confirming the matter has been settled.

Departure drama ends, Bin admits fault and apologizes

Currently, no detailed leaks have explained the specifics of the conflict between Bin and management, making it hard to judge who was right or wrong. However, from the outcome perspective, Bin’s sudden departure abandoned the entire team, forcing management to urgently assign a replacement top laner to handle the crisis.

This was definitely wrong on Bin’s part. The latest reports show that Bin has admitted his mistake, apologized, and returned to the starting lineup, while the newly promoted top laner Wenbo remains on the team.

Wenbo staying on the roster has two implications: first, the club just promoted a young player and demoting him immediately would seem unprofessional, as if using him as a pawn in internal conflicts; second, it serves as a warning to Bin that if such incidents happen again, he will be relegated to the bench.

In fact, most viewers predicted this outcome. What fans were most eager to see was management’s stance on Bin. Reports reveal that management issued a warning, stating this behavior is the last time they will tolerate it, implying severe consequences if it happens again.

No punishment imposed on Bin; management shows leniency

Such cases of players suddenly leaving are not new in the LPL. Previously, OMG’s top laner Cube did something similar, ignoring the team and contract to leave and play as a gaming companion. He earned the notorious label of a deserter top laner, yet OMG surprisingly did not punish Cube.

Cube later returned to the LPL but faced a fresh wave of criticism from fans.

Bin had also previously shown dissatisfaction with the coach; management demanded an apology, but Bin refused and went home. This incident closely mirrors last night’s, with the main difference being that the previous one did not affect team matches, whereas this time it happened the day before a game, forcing BLG to promote a junior top laner.

This means Bin has made similar mistakes before. Normally, management should impose sanctions. The player’s contract likely includes clauses for fines, which are necessary. A mere verbal warning probably lacks effectiveness.

Bin’s issues have persisted for years, and the audience labeling him as the LPL’s “big baby” is not without reason.

LPL management generally lacks strictness, making problems hard to solve

In my opinion, BLG’s incident clearly exposes the current state of the LPL region, or rather the longstanding obstacle preventing LPL from achieving success at Worlds: insufficiently strict club management. Many players have problematic personalities, some are selfish in their playstyle and unwilling to improve, hindering the region’s progress.

Especially for talented players, LPL teams often show high tolerance. If player issues remain unresolved, the entire team stagnates.

In recent years, the number of talented newcomers in the LPL has sharply declined. New players fail to break through, causing many veterans to lose their survival pressure and become complacent. They feel secure in their positions despite mediocre performance and results, with no fear of being replaced.

Editor’s note

In contrast, although the LCK region has rarely produced outstanding rookies in recent years, the LCK’s solid foundation remains. The LCK has always enforced strict demands on players, who in turn hold themselves to high standards. Combined with the league’s maintained intensity, situations like Bin’s sudden departure are almost impossible in the LCK.