Introduction: The S16 season competitions have officially commenced. It is believed that the majority of players have been paying attention to the recent clashes. The matches in each region are fiercely contested, and there has been a lot of discussion regarding the LPL region recently, primarily due to our victory in the Global Pioneer Tournament, which rapidly increased the event's popularity. Recently, news of a top LPL commentator announcing his return sparked widespread discussion among players across the internet. He even shared his fitness achievements from this period. Through one year of disciplined effort, he lost tens of kilograms, even developing abdominal muscles, and his hair regrowth was notable. This transformation is comparable to Uzi's weight loss journey back in the day, proving once again that health is paramount.

LPL Top Commentator Announces Return

Most players are quite familiar with DYS (德云色). As former official commentators for the LPL region, their program delivery was highly engaging, and they were well-versed in many classic LPL memes, allowing them to express freely and engage in various entertaining antics. After becoming an official secondary-stream commentary team, their popularity soared. Essentially, whenever they provided commentary, other secondary streams struggled to attract significant attention, with their broadcasts consistently reaching over 100,000 viewers upon starting. However, a couple of years ago, DYS's Xiaoxiao (笑笑) encountered severe health issues. Due to irregular lifestyle habits such as prolonged熬夜 (night staying up) and smoking, he suffered a cerebral infarction, which understandably caused him considerable concern.

Following that, he gradually withdrew from the直播平台 (live streaming platform) and embarked on a lengthy recovery journey. The DYS ID, due to Sun Yalong's departure, also slowly lost its momentum. Recently, Xiaoxiao posted his latest photos on the platform, accompanied by a caption emphasizing discipline, stating he lost over 20 kilograms in over a year. Zero technology, zero additives, success. Waiting for MSI, recently resumed League of Legends training, see you in May, everyone,届时 (at that time) I'll perform 100 standard冲肩俯卧撑 (shoulder-charging push-ups) for you. Below, he shared two photos: one showing his current weight of 64.4 kilograms, and another his current appearance. The change appears quite significant, with essentially no excess fat left, even隐约可见的腹肌 (subtly visible abdominal muscles), and most notably, his hair has regrown.

Seeing Sun Yalong's remarkable success reminded many netizens of the former AD player Uzi. Due to health reasons, after being diagnosed with diabetes, he was forced to retire. Although it might not have been his personal wish, he demonstrated tremendous perseverance through extensive training, resulting in drastic weight loss, reportedly shedding over 50 kilograms at that time. As his physique improved, Uzi's complexion gradually recovered. Later, his return to the professional stage did not significantly impact him; it seemed that after losing weight, his overall vitality and spirit improved, even making him less prone to blushing during competitions.

Honestly, health issues among LPL professional players remain quite severe. For instance, Ah Shui, who recently returned to competition, took a half-year break during the first赛段 (stage) due to耳鸣 (tinnitus) problems. Additionally, during training sessions not long ago, some professional players experienced吐血住院 (vomiting blood and hospitalization) due to high-intensity training and颠倒黑白 (disrupted昼夜 rhythms). For these young players, their lives are just beginning. It is hoped that the official organizations will pay attention to health concerns, ensuring they do not ruin themselves during their prime years. It seems the LCK handles this aspect well, likely enforcing mandatory fitness regimes.

Final Thoughts

It is surprising that Sun Yalong achieved such a dramatic transformation within just over a year, even regrowing his hair. Of course, some netizens joked whether he used technological aids—was it transplantation or wearing a wig? Indeed, sometimes true自律 (discipline) emerges only after experiencing illness. Although the weight loss was only around 20 kilograms, Sun Yalong seems like a completely different person.

What are your thoughts on this matter, esteemed viewers?