Yesterday, Clid – the jungler for Gen.G Esports, suddenly became a controversial figure and faced heavy criticism for being spotted… having dinner with his girlfriend.
This seemingly unbelievable story originated from netizens unexpectedly discovering an Instagram account that posted a story about dining at a restaurant, tagging Clid’s account with very affectionate content.
Shortly after, Clid and Gen.G’s fan community attacked the owner of this account – believed to be Clid’s girlfriend, claiming she was trying to exploit Clid’s fame to gain attention. Following the backlash, this Instagram account had to switch to private mode and remove the aforementioned story.
It seems that the fans of Gen.G and Clid were outraged because they believed this girlfriend was showing signs of “seeking fame.” After the story, she also posted another picture of having dinner with her boyfriend on her personal Instagram, but later deleted it due to receiving too much backlash.
Nevertheless, depending on individual opinions and perspectives, it is difficult to assess whether Clid’s girlfriend’s actions are right or wrong. For couples in love, wanting to publicize their relationship is quite normal.
However, with a boyfriend as famous as Clid, this girl’s actions have indeed caused trouble. Although he is not an idol or actor, professional esports players in South Korea still hold significant influence and are closely followed by the media and community.
With only a few days left until the start of the 2020 LCK Summer Split, Clid’s outing with his girlfriend has made fans uncomfortable, as they believe this player is showing signs of neglecting his training. However, it is hard to blame Clid for unclear reasons, as having personal relationships is not a bad thing for players; perhaps the criticism of Clid was merely an excuse for the community to target his girlfriend due to her ambiguous attitude?