Former World Champion Faces “Bitter Consequences” for Turning His Back on League of Legends
In the flow of the Chinese livestreaming community, Doinb was once regarded as the “unsung king”. The success of the 2019 World Champion came not only from his title but also from his charisma and ability to constantly innovate his content for his audience. However, recently, Doinb has turned his back on the very game that made him famous – League of Legends – and has faced backlash from his viewers.
As tournament rights became stricter and League of Legends content gradually saturated, Doinb’s old formula for success began to show cracks. In order to “adapt” and seek new challenges, he switched to DOTA 2 and even contemplated forming a professional team. However, things would have remained normal if he hadn’t frequently compared the two famous MOBA titles, somewhat “diminishing” League of Legends in the process.
For fans, the actions of the former World Champion are unacceptable. First of all, Doinb is not just a superstar but also a part of the history of League of Legends in general and LPL in particular. His biased comments have unintentionally denied that emotional connection. Regardless of the intentions, his actions have “splashed cold water” on League of Legends viewers, which has outraged many. Recently, he even had to end his stream early after being heavily criticized by his audience.
Doinb’s colleagues like Baolan and Icon couldn’t defend him either. In fact, Baolan commented: “There’s no need to undermine one game while praising another.” Meanwhile, Icon suggested that Doinb take some time off to reevaluate his content and allow the audience to “cool down”.
This is a big lesson for the former World Champion
From a professional perspective, Doinb’s current predicament is a result of losing control over his emotional regulation and the pace of his content delivery. He was known for his energetic livestreaming style and strong interaction. However, when Doinb does anything “off”, the repercussions can be more severe than usual. This serves as a valuable lesson for the former World Champion, even as he has “switched careers”.
According to Sohu