On September 28, the famous MC of the LPL tournament – “Candice” Đoàn Dư Sương, unexpectedly posted a “tearful” heartfelt letter in the middle of the night, sharing her feelings about becoming a victim of recent “cyberbullying” attacks:
“My comment section on Weibo is truly indescribable in a word.
Honestly, I am too lazy to face it. And it’s not just a one-day or two-day thing. I hope everyone can be a bit more restrained. At the very least, we should respect each other. […] Although I don’t expect much, I do feel that many of you are too one-sided in judging us – the female figures in this industry.
Perhaps being a public figure means accepting this reality; there’s no solution other than feeling helpless, silently enduring, and having long since given up on any hope for change. I write this because I woke up in the middle of the night, looked at the malicious comments, and my eyes were watery.
Thank you to those who interact with me every day and send sweet and kind words of encouragement. I truly want to share everything about my interesting life and positive aspects with everyone.
[…].”
Candice’s heartfelt letter has left many of her fans confused and worried as they weren’t aware of what had happened. However, through investigations, netizens discovered that this incident was related to Candice’s past relationship with commentator Guan Zhaoyuan.
Specifically, recent rumors on Chinese social media have surfaced regarding the reasons for the breakup of the beloved “golden couple” in the League of Legends scene in China. Some say that Guan Zhaoyuan broke up with Candice due to his parents opposing their relationship, deeming Candice unworthy of their son.
Others even suggest that Guan Zhaoyuan was the one to initiate the breakup because he was “bored” with her. In other words, Candice was “dumped”. Not only did they spread malicious rumors, but some overly zealous fans even took to Candice’s personal page to mock her as a “cheap woman,” due to being dumped and facing opposition from her ex-boyfriend’s family.
In an era of gender equality like today, such words are nothing short of a severe insult to a girl like Candice, furthermore, they stem from unfounded rumors.
Moreover, the accusation that she is “not worthy” of commentator Guan Zhaoyuan has also outraged many League of Legends fans in China. In fact, Candice is a rare case among LPL personnel who completed a university education, she is also fluent in English, and has a remarkable knowledge base about League of Legends as well as stage performance skills.
According to a 2020 survey, Candice is among the top 50 most famous MCs in China across all fields. She is also considered the “face of the LPL tournament.” This demonstrates that in terms of both talent and beauty, Candice is completely deserving and not at all inferior when compared to her ex-boyfriend, the veteran commentator Guan Zhaoyuan. Thus, it’s not surprising that the Chinese fan community has shown considerable outrage towards these rumors, while also rallying to reassure Candice, hoping to help her stabilize her spirit for the upcoming World Championship 2021.
