In any entertainment field with a large fan community, false rumors are bound to arise. Especially in this age of social media, the issue has become even more rampant. Of course, some of these rumors have later been confirmed as true. But there are also completely unreasonable pieces of information. However, for some viewers, these seemingly ludicrous details are often the most anticipated because they are typically tied to drama and scandal. The same goes for the Vietnamese League of Legends community, and recently, it’s the case of SofM.
According to reports, it is unclear where the information originated, but a fan spread the rumor that SofM and the most famous caster in the Vietnamese League of Legends scene – Hoàng Luân had a “martial arts exchange” outside the stadium. Clearly, the information sounds absurd at first, but it was enough to confuse many people. Of course, if the information had only circulated among fans, it might have been ignored by those involved as usual. But this time, the incident even “shook” SofM’s mother. That very night, SofM’s mother texted him to ask about the story, prompting SofM to urgently clarify the situation.
Of course, SofM’s mother surely knows her son well and her concern likely stemmed from the fear that he might get into trouble. However, many opinions suggest that through his mother’s anxiety, it is evident that, despite SofM being an adult, a successful figure known in the global League of Legends community, and even the owner of a major esports team, to his mother, he will always be the little boy who needs her care and attention.
Under SofM’s post, most of the comments were jokes about the incident. Of course, SofM likely explained everything to his mother, which is why he decided to post and “scold” the internet users. But clearly, false rumors can impact not only the targeted individuals but also their loved ones around them as well.