IG Sparks Intense Drama After Defeat
On February 23, prominent teams such as BLG, WBG, IG, and TES entered a crucial match in the lower bracket of the LPL 2025 Split 1 playoffs. Coincidentally, both matches in the lower bracket ended with a score of 3-1, with BLG and TES emerging victorious. Meanwhile, WBG and IG faced bitter defeats and were eliminated from the race for the first title of the 2025 season.
What’s notable is that right after IG’s defeat, many spectators in the arena witnessed some intense “drama” unfold on stage. According to several attendees, Jiejie raised his voice to criticize Rookie after the match concluded, as IG’s mid-laner had played poorly. Some fans even described how Jiejie “verbally attacked” Rookie in front of everyone, creating an extremely tense atmosphere within the team.
Not stopping there, during the post-match interview, Rookie also refused to sit near Jiejie, despite the seating arrangement placing the two players next to each other. Furthermore, reporters captured a moment where Jiejie shook his head in disappointment with the match result while answering questions. This indicates that IG’s jungle star is losing faith in his teammate Rookie.
“Super Team” IG Faces Risk of Collapse
It’s worth noting that in the recent match against TES, Jiejie had several standout moments and saved the team from certain defeat. However, the poor performance of GALA and especially Rookie rendered Jiejie’s efforts completely wasted. It’s likely that due to trying so hard without receiving a victory in return, the IG jungle star expressed such dissatisfaction. Moreover, this incident could severely undermine IG’s team unity after Jiejie publicly criticized Rookie in such a manner.
Prior to the 2025 season, IG was seen as the “savior” of the LPL, bringing in a slew of big-name stars with strong media appeal. However, this does not hide the reality that the current IG players are at the twilight of their careers. The disappointing performance of this team recently is a clear indicator of that. If IG continues to struggle in the second Split of the LPL, it’s likely that the “Super Team” they built will soon fall apart within this current season.