VCS Commentator Speaks Out After Controversial Remarks About Gen.G
In the match between Gen.G and AL, during the deciding game, Gen.G chose the champion Blitzcrank. Although this is Duro’s specialty, the champion is actually very difficult to use. Especially at that moment, AL had enough tank champions that Duro couldn’t hook, or had skills to escape. And VCS commentator K.N remarked: “Why pick Blitzcrank? Who are you going to hook?”
Notably, afterwards, Duro used this champion to apply immense pressure, preventing AL’s strategy from functioning properly, ultimately leading to their defeat. In fact, Duro even managed to hook Hope from maximum range in a spectacular moment. Immediately, the male commentator’s comments were criticized by the League of Legends community, particularly by Gen.G fans. The incident even continued after the T1 vs. BLG match on the following game day, forcing commentator K.N to publicly apologize.
However, the post by the male commentator on his personal page was suspected of being generated by AI. Furthermore, prior to this, commentator K.N had even challenged those who criticized him for his comments during Gen.G’s match, which only fueled further outrage from the League of Legends community.
A Valuable Lesson for the VCS Commentator
It cannot be denied that Gen.G faced tough bans and picks, but with the Fearless Draft format, when a match reaches game 5, there are not many options left. However, with the champion Blitzcrank, Duro had previously handled many difficult matchups quite well. Moreover, when a player chooses a champion, they must ensure they can operate that champion effectively. Commentators, in turn, should strive to make more neutral statements or observations.
In 2025, due to various dramas, many VCS commentators have faced serious issues. This has led the community to adopt a more critical view towards commentators and has forced these individuals to truly improve if they wish to remain serious about their profession.