JKL's awkward performance leaves viewers speechless.

World champion AD player JKL, following his announcement of returning for the LPL second stage, many LPL fans were looking forward to TES's performance in the new season. After all, TES managed to play full BO5s against strong teams like WBG and JDG even with a "fake match cream" in the first stage. Many viewers believed that once JKL rejoined TES, the team would have hope of qualifying for Worlds. However, something that shattered many LPL fans' expectations occurred: during the opening match of the LPL second stage, JKL was completely outplayed in both lane and team fights by TES's former AD player Jiaqi.

Throughout the entire BO3, JKL failed to secure any kills and instead died consecutively 12 times. Adding his previous 0-10 performance against AL, his total stats since returning have reached a staggering 0 kills and 22 deaths. Many LPL viewers, after seeing JKL's performance, believe TES's new season move is a classic "strength reduction," as simply looking at JKL's two BO3 matches shows he isn't performing better than the former AD Jiaqi. Of course, many JKL fans argue that his poor form is related to his support Feng Yue, whose lane performance is too bizarre, dragging JKL down.

TES fans collectively erupt.

After TES's absurd performance, many TES fans flocked to the team's official blog to call out Guo Hao, blaming TES's current state on his inactivity during the transfer period. Some fans also hope TES finds an LDL substitute for JKL, letting him regain his form through training matches, as JKL hasn't had training or matches for nearly four months. If forced to play now, JKL's reputation might be completely ruined.

TES coach Poppy also gave a sharp critique of this BO3 in the post-match interview. Poppy stated that TES's draft wasn't a major issue; rather, problems arose in player execution and team synergy. Currently, TES is only performing at one-fifth of their potential, and they will gradually improve through磨合. Who do you think bears more responsibility for TES being crushed by AL and IG? Personally, I don't understand why JKL, after four months off, dropped from a top-tier LPL AD to a bottom-tier one. Could it really be the support dragging him down?

LCK spotlight match concludes.

T1 and HLE, as LCK's流量大王 teams, many viewers eagerly awaited their clash. HLE's AD player Gumayusi once claimed he wanted to qualify for MSI without losing a single match in LCK and also secure a spot in the Asian Games. Thus, many wanted to see Gumayusi's performance against T1, especially since many Korean netizens advocate for all T1 members to be selected for the Asian Games. If Gumayusi can't even beat T1, he might miss the Asian Games roster.

After the spotlight match between T1 and HLE concluded, many viewers realized that current HLE is like a "至臻版 TES." Jungler Kanavi still hasn't dropped his habit of "全员进攻 F6." HLE could gain early advantages, but mid-to-late game Kanavi starts疯狂送人头, and AD Gumayusi fails to become the team's core. In the second game, using Yuna, despite having a 1k gold lead over Peyz, he was 2v2 lane-killed by T1's bot duo. HLE top laner Zeus, while frequently "亮剑" during matches, performed mediocrely each game, ultimately leading to HLE being平推 defeated by T1.

Conclusion.

After watching JKL and Gumayusi's performances, I personally feel both players face significant difficulty in being selected for the Asian Games. JKL currently hasn't regained his peak form, with many mistakes in each match. Gumayusi also seems incapable of playing carry ADs. It feels HLE's path to MSI in the second stage remains very tough. (Do you think TES and HLE have a chance to meet at MSI?)