Introduction: The S16 season has officially started, and most players have been paying attention to the recent confrontations. The first round of the LPL playoffs was intensely fought and has finished, with four teams successfully moving into the winners' bracket: JDG, AL, WBG, and BLG, which aligns closely with predictions as the top four from the peak group. BLG and AL were the teams that won their first-round matches quite easily. However, BLG provided a lot of entertainment, especially in the first game where head coach Daeny got very angry and slammed the table. Later, XB seemed to have been cut off by the officials. Meanwhile, after the match, Bin showed off his muscles, and Tian announced his comeback during a livestream, revealing he will return to the LPL stage in the third split.

Brother Bin publicly showed his muscles and made a heart gesture after the match

Most players are quite familiar with the BLG team, a top-tier squad in the LPL region. During the transfer period, they invested heavily, acquiring several top professional players to form a super luxurious lineup with the sole goal of winning the LPL championship and ultimately the World Championship. However, judging from the regular season matches, their overall coordination still had some issues. They ended up losing to AL and failed to secure first place in the regular season. In the first round of the playoffs, they faced NIP, a team with a significant skill gap, and easily swept them 3-0.

In the early phase of the first game, both sides fought fiercely, but BLG maintained a consistent economic lead. The difference in individual skill was clearly displayed. BLG managed to destroy NIP’s base comfortably at 27 minutes, while Knight kept his perfect career record on Ziggs intact. The funniest moment was probably in the second game, where BLG again gained a big early advantage. However, at 17 minutes, NIP’s jungler Mundo seized an opportunity to double kill BLG’s bottom lane duo, causing Coach Daeny to slam the table in frustration and utter some expletives. Fortunately, it didn’t affect the outcome much, and BLG closed the game in 30 minutes.

The third game saw little change; only NIP’s bottom laner Ashura managed to maintain some economy, while other lanes collapsed. Similarly, BLG completed a 3-0 sweep just after 30 minutes. After the match, Bin faced the camera, made a heart gesture, and showed off his muscles. As expected from the well-known Bin, he never misses a chance to display himself and share his progress with fans. In this match, he also reached the milestone of 2000 kills in the LPL, becoming the 20th professional player to achieve this. Although Bin sometimes likes to joke around, his skills are undeniably impressive.

In a recent livestream, the LPL World Championship-winning jungler responded about his comeback timing. Tian said he has rested for over five months and plans to reunite with everyone in the third split. According to official rules, if a player does not renew their contract during the winter transfer period, they cannot compete in the first and second splits but are allowed to join a team starting from the third split to return to the professional stage. Honestly, considering the current pace of matches, the LPL region is indeed lacking domestic junglers. Will Tian’s return stabilize TES’s overall rhythm? It seems TES really needs his support now, and the addition of Ashu and Tian should help the team regain momentum.

Farewell thoughts

Who would have thought Bin was still thinking about his muscles? Clearly, he secretly trained extra during the Spring Festival. In his first match back, he couldn’t wait to show off the results of his workouts. This is totally like a kid’s behavior—showing off once after the match wasn’t enough; he even recorded a video to display everything for everyone. Brother Bin is truly iconic.

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