World champion top laner Marin returns to T1.

The second stage of the LCK regular season is about to begin. T1, as a team participating in the opening match, will face KT in their first game. This telecom company showdown, without even watching, one knows the outcome. KT, as the most reliable "charging station," if they can play a full three games, it would already be considered a success. The day before the match starts, T1 also announced a new piece of news: S5 world champion top laner Marin returns to T1 as a creator.

The term "creator," put plainly, means a contracted streamer. "Ma Da Tou" (Marin) joins the T1 guild, enjoying T1's resources while also working for T1. As the only profitable club in LCK, the resources T1 can provide to Marin are certainly unmatched by other teams. It must be said, in terms of human touch, T1 is indeed impeccable. Any player who has been with T1, if they wish to return, T1 will open its doors and offer them a position.

The most representative example should be Untara. During his time at T1, he didn't achieve particularly outstanding results, but after retiring, he remained at T1 as a streamer. He even participates in many of T1's daily affairs and has now become T1's mascot. Among retired professional players, he is considered one of the better-off. Additionally, Peanut's treatment at T1 is also very good.

As a player who debuted at HLE (formerly ROX) and retired at HLE, Peanut's affection for T1 is deeper than for HLE. Veterans like Faker also really like this handsome young man. After becoming a T1 contracted streamer, when Peanut celebrated his birthday, Faker even invited him to his home. In the streams of Doran and others, Peanut frequently appears. If not for the mandatory military service, "U皇" (likely referring to another player) might be worried about his status.

Ruler may have his exemption from military service eligibility revoked.

LCK star player Ruler's recent alleged tax evasion has sparked intense discussion. Korean viewers believe strict punishment should be enforced to set an example. LCK officials are also extremely concerned about this matter. Korean media recently reported: Ruler's alleged tax evasion this time may likely lead to strengthened military service clauses, because the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is calling for using this incident as an opportunity to improve military service regulations.

If the "Military Service Act" is amended due to "尺帝" (Ruler), then the exemption from military service eligibility he obtained through the Asian Games will most likely be revoked. If this is implemented, the greatest player in LOL history wouldn't be "哥哥" (likely referring to another player), because Ruler single-handedly perfected the system for revoking exemption from military service eligibility in Korea. Before the first stage of the season began, Ruler had already trained for half a month. If revoked, that suffering would be for nothing.

Not only LCK officials are extremely concerned about this matter, even Riot Games has already launched an investigation into Ruler. Korean media recently interviewed Riot Games and the Korean Esports Association. Riot stated: Currently verifying factual relationships and conducting internal review. Whether penalties are imposed must be decided based on procedures. The LCK Esports Association stated: Will transfer to the Fair Committee for handling. All processes follow non-public principles.

That is, the esports association will not publicly disclose Ruler's penalty situation. However, now that this matter has blown up so big, once the penalty result is out, more or less, some information will leak. With even Riot involved, Ruler's current situation is no longer about whether he can participate in the Asian Games, but whether his career can continue. Personally, if strict punishment is enforced, a suspension is highly likely.

Summary:

As a top-tier LOL professional player, since winning S7, Ruler has always received top salaries. Over the years, the money he earned, not to compare with "老李" (likely Faker), at least amounts to tens of millions, even approaching a small fortune. With financial freedom already achieved, still engaging in tax evasion is truly unnecessary. Now, his career may come to an end.

So, do you think Ruler will be suspended?

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