Now let's talk about MSI, and why I wanted to establish that the criteria themselves are flawed before getting into this.
I still do not know why MSI, the midseason international event, wasn't in the criteria, while KESPA Cup, a preseason event, was.
So I pulled Riot's API and ran their own criteria stats across 2024–2026: EWC 2025, MSI 2024–25, Worlds 2024–25, LCK 2024–26, and First Stand 2025–26.
The result: Kiin ranks #1 in Overall (image 1), and clearly so. Include KESPA Cup (image 2) as well and the margin narrows, but he's still #1.
For a moment, I'm willing to set aside every concern about whether these are even the right metrics, and take their stat list exactly as given. Even then, the moment the event scope is wider, Kiin is the top player.
He only isn't #1 if the window stays narrow, limited to just their chosen list of events.
And you don't even have to agree with my earlier point that the metrics themselves are flawed. Even using their statistical metrics across a wider, fairer set of events, their own numbers put Kiin first. Kiin deserves better.
Gen.G CEO Arnold 🇰🇷🇺🇸 questions Kiin's 🇰🇷 absence from the Korean team for the Asian Games:
"this is not about Zeus. Zeus is world-class and earned his spot. The players aren't the problem. The measuring stick is"
Full summary ⬇️
sheepesports.com/en/all/article…
So behind the scene of the Diable trade for LCK fans.
- 1 to 1 trade with Taeyoon going over to BFX
- DN Freecs were initially ahead, they were going to trade Enosh.
But Diable is still considered a minor (born in 2007) so he was able to say no to the trade.
Source: m.sports.naver.com/esports/articl…
GEN Ruler 🇰🇷 on being investigated:
"It would be a lie to say it hasn’t affected me. It has affected me, but I’m trying my best to stay fully focused on this tournament."
"Of course, I don’t know what kind of punishment will come, but whatever punishment comes, I intend to accept it."
"I feel very sorry. I sincerely apologize for causing concern, and…Honestly, my current situation isn’t good, I’m not sure how best to put it, but even in this situation, there are still fans who continue to support me. For that, I’m truly grateful, and at the same time, I want to say I’m sorry."
@LCK@GenG Ggs, @GenG Everyone played well, but unfortunately it wasn't enough. We'll come back stronger, though. And to anyone who's criticizing GenG: go ahead and do better yourselves. And to wrap things up, fuck you all
GEN finishes their #FST2026 journey in the Semifinals.
Show your support to our #LCK CUP champions for their hard work & effort throughout this tournament!
GGs, @GenG ! 🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯