After IG switched to WEI as their jungler, their ability to turn games around has greatly increased. LPL official data shows that IG is the only team in the league that has a disadvantage in the first 15 minutes but maintains a 63% winning rate. Many WEI fans admit that IG’s poor comeback record before was mainly due to jungler JIEJIE’s mentality issues. Whenever IG fell behind early, JIEJIE would “shut down” and stop communicating with teammates. In contrast, since WEI joined, IG actively communicates regardless of whether they are ahead or behind early in the game.

However, many viewers believe that IG’s consistent early-game economic deficits in matches are entirely the fault of IG’s coach, Dan Shen. This is because Dan Shen always opts for late-game compositions. For example, in the crucial match between IG and WBG, Dan Shen chose a late-game lineup with Gwen top, Orianna mid, and Sivir bot, which resulted in IG lacking damage dealers early on and being dominated by WBG. Fortunately, THESHY’s exceptional Gwen mechanics allowed him to carry late game despite constant early targeting.

As IG continues their winning streak, IG’s former jungler JIEJIE recently officially announced his transfer to FPX. This news upset many JIEJIE fans because FPX was rumored to disband next season, meaning JIEJIE has no future there. Moreover, FPX’s performance in the third stage has been poor; they have only beaten IG once and were crushed in other matches. FPX is confirmed to participate in the Knight’s Road tournament, and if they fail there, they won’t even qualify for the play-in stage. Even if FPX makes the playoffs, they must finish in the top four to secure a play-in spot.

On the other hand, some JIEJIE fans believe joining FPX is the best outcome. IG’s support player Meiko once admitted in an interview that FPX is IG’s “biggest rival,” and FPX’s ability to defeat IG proves their potential ceiling. Many fans are looking forward to JIEJIE cooperating more with support player Junwei, which could enable FPX to become an LPL dark horse miracle. (Do you think FPX can finish in the top four and secure a play-in spot after JIEJIE joins?)

BLG fans are collectively upset.

While fans expressed sadness for JIEJIE, he responded publicly to FPX, saying the year isn’t over yet and he still has chances to compete. Under this statement, many BLG fans expressed disappointment, believing JIEJIE joining BLG would have been the best choice and that joining FPX wastes his prime years. However, some viewers argue that JIEJIE doesn’t fit BLG’s style since BLG doesn’t need a carry jungler but rather a “supportive jungler,” so it’s reasonable that JIEJIE didn’t join BLG.

Conclusion

Personally, I think JIEJIE joining FPX is truly the best result. Many teams in the scene don’t want to invest in star players; for example, the NIP organization mainly signs players on minimum salaries. Among the top teams, other strong squads have star junglers who are no weaker than JIEJIE, such as TES’s kanavi, JDG’s XUN, and AL’s Tarzan. What do you think—does JIEJIE have a bright future with FPX?