IG Official Denies Rumors: ROOKIE Has Not Returned to the Team Yet!

Since IG's mid-lane captain ROOKIE left the team, IG's league performance has unexpectedly risen rather than fallen, making them the leading team in LPL. Although the credibility of IG's top regular-season ranking is not recognized by most viewers, IG's three consecutive match wins have indeed boosted confidence among many fans. Some even believe that IG's current potential ceiling is higher than in the first stage. However, recent insider reports claim that IG's mid-lane captain ROOKIE is about to return, with the rookie Renard becoming a substitute.

These insiders revealed that Renard has been solo queueing in recent days, while other IG players have not. Thus, they speculate that ROOKIE has rejoined IG and is practicing with other team members. After the "ROOKIE's return" news surfaced, many IG fans were upset, even criticizing management for prioritizing popularity over results. As external criticism grew, the IG super topic moderator finally stepped in to clarify.

The IG super topic moderator essentially stated that ROOKIE is still in Korea and hasn't returned to the IG base. Renard's solo queueing is because IG is on vacation; players are resting while Renard secretly trains. Many IG fans felt relieved after this official denial. It must be said that the rookie mid-laner's professional attitude is commendable—training secretly during break. Some viewers think Renard, with proper development, could surpass ROOKIE in the future, especially since ROOKIE's focus is now on his new girlfriend.

LPL Official Releases Amazing Photos of Bin

BLG top-laner Bin has received praise from many LPL viewers for looking more handsome after losing weight. Recently, LPL official released Bin's appearance comparison photos from 2025 and 2026, clearly showing that Bin now looks much better.I initially thought it was edited, but it turns out these are Bin's live match camera shots. It's truly hard to believe how much Bin's appearance has changed.(I really want to know, was the person who came back carrying a small backpack really Bin?)

Many viewers, seeing Bin become more handsome through fitness and weight loss, joked that other LOL players who exercise and lose weight often see their skills decline significantly, like IG mid-laner ROOKIE and GALA. However, only Bin seems to improve his performance every time he works out. Bin was last this slim back in 2022, when he first won the MSI championship. If BLG wins international titles again, will Riot intentionally target them?

Conclusion

This year, BLG has reversed both its results and public perception. I personally hope Bin can help LPL win the World Championship this year, as BLG now has the strongest five players in LPL. Moreover, jungler XUN's playstyle suits Bin well. It feels like BLG will be unbeatable unless major game version changes occur. (Do you think BLG can achieve the golden path this year and help LPL reclaim its top region status?)