Currently, not only well-known commentators but also a group of young individuals are tasked with commenting on League of Legends (LoL) tournaments for VCS viewers. “Old bamboo shoots new shoots,” this has been a principle for generations, and the commentator profession in LoL is no different. However, sometimes young commentators also spark controversy with their puzzling handling during live broadcasts.
Specifically, the individual being mentioned recently is commentator Hoàng Sama. He was assigned to comment on the match between Gen.G and Nongshim RedForce (NS) during the LCK Summer 2023 group stage. However, while introducing young player Peyz from Gen.G, the commentator used inappropriate language that disrespected the Gen.G marksman.
The incident immediately caused outrage among VCS viewers, especially Gen.G fans in Vietnam. Regardless of which team they support, many opinions suggest that during broadcasts, commentator Hoàng Sama should maintain maximum professionalism. Moreover, this is a channel cooperating with LCK to broadcast the tournament. Any inappropriate behavior could negatively impact the international audience’s perception of the VCS community.
Immediately, according to announcements from the LCK Vietnamese channel, the commentator faced a salary deduction penalty. Many viewers consider this punishment reasonable as he only made a single mistake during the introduction. Throughout the match, Hoàng Sama did not repeat those disrespectful words again. However, for some critical viewers, the punishment from the LCK Vietnamese channel still seems a bit light.
Overall, the commentator made a serious mistake and has faced consequences. The audience should also adopt a more forgiving perspective as, perhaps, in his intense focus on work, the commentator made an error. As for Hoàng Sama, this is certainly a valuable lesson for him to perform better in the future and improve his skills, especially when working in important matches involving prestigious teams in the League of Legends and Esports scene.