Since the later stages of the regional tournament, numerous rumors have surfaced regarding Chovy’s potential move to the LPL next season. With the talent he has demonstrated, especially during the recent Summer Split, many believe Chovy is more than capable of meeting the demands of a competitive League of Legends environment like that in China, and he could shine just like other Rookies, Doinb, or TheShy before him. Notably, there are rumors that he might replace Rookie in the mid-lane position at Invictus Gaming.
However, these rumors quieted down to make way for the World Championship. Chovy and Hanwha Life Esports are expected to make a deep run, which could serve as an excellent opportunity to showcase Chovy before the transfer window opens after the season ends.
But then an unexpected situation arose that makes Chovy’s potential move to the LPL (if the rumors are true) seem far-fetched. Specifically, while climbing ranked in Korea, Chovy teamed up with nodfan, the young jungler from ThunderTalk Gaming Young (the team competing in the LDL). After some miscommunications, Chovy and nodfan’s team began to lose badly. At this point, jungler nodfan decided to AFK and sold all his items. This action infuriated Chovy, and he made a chat remark implying something about “Chinese race,” which is believed to carry a derogatory connotation.
While it is still unclear whether Chovy actually engaged in racist behavior, he might face repercussions due to this exchange. Furthermore, for LPL fans, Chovy’s chance to participate in the highest tournament in China has almost closed. Many fans even hope LNG Esports will teach Chovy and HLE a lesson.
– I hope LNG teaches him a lesson so he knows what “the middle ground of the world” feels like.
– Does Chovy still want to go to the LPL?
– He should face a heavy penalty, even a permanent ban would be fine.
– I always knew Korea wasn’t that great.
– Korea will never compare to China.
But the biggest risk is that he could face penalties from Riot Games if these allegations are confirmed. With the World Championship 2021 approaching, this incident could severely impact HLE’s chances of advancing as well as Chovy’s personal performance.
Although game-throwing is a common issue, even among pro players or high-ranked individuals, as a professional player, especially one of the most anticipated names for the upcoming Worlds, Chovy and any player must be cautious with their words to avoid letting controversies affect their morale, performance, and their team’s standing in the upcoming major tournament.