Introduction: The S15 season has officially kicked off, and most players have been following the recent matches closely. The LPL regular season has concluded, and the back-to-back clashes between WBG and JDG sparked widespread discussion online. Surprisingly, each team managed to claim a victory against the other. However, during their second encounter, JDG's jungler Xun became the center of criticism among fans. Although he performed well, his unsportsmanlike behavior on stage drew many jokes from netizens, noting that as a veteran jungler from BLG, he shared the same roots and liked to show off clown antics during matches. Moreover, according to insider reports, JDG plans to replace their jungler, with Weiwei likely to start in the playoffs.

Xun imitates ELK by showing clown antics on stage as a form of taunt

Most players are quite familiar with the WBG team. As a mid-to-upper tier team in the LPL, their overall performance is stable, consistently ranking near the top of the league and often securing a spot at the World Championship. However, their overall achievements are average, rarely reaching the highest honors. This season, WBG’s results have been less than ideal. Although they are in the LPL’s Peak Group, their ranking is not very high, forcing them to fight through the Knight’s Path to secure a playoff berth. Similarly, JDG has experienced a sharp decline after roster changes during the transfer period, dropping from a top championship team to a mid-tier squad.

Previously, due to unavoidable circumstances, the matches between WBG and JDG were postponed, leading to back-to-back confrontations. The third stage required two consecutive matchups, marking the first time such a schedule appeared after the format change. In the first game, WBG secured the win. In the rematch, JDG responded fiercely, defeating WBG 2-1. Within just five minutes of the first game, JDG’s players controlled the river area and secured the first dragon. At ten minutes, Xun’s Lee Sin successfully ambushed Orianna mid-lane with a flash kill. By the 18-minute mark, Lee Sin secured the dragon soul, giving JDG a commanding lead. Ultimately, JDG clinched the first game victory at 34 minutes.

In the second match, jungler Xiaotian stepped up, helping his team secure Galio’s first blood in mid-lane at six minutes. By 14 minutes, Xiaotian had a 3-0 start, enabling WBG to build a significant early advantage. At the 21-minute teamfight, supported by Xiaotian, WBG managed a four-for-five exchange and held on until the end. WBG maintained their lead throughout the second game and evened the series. The third game saw JDG’s jungler Xun again, whose versatile jungle pathing helped top-laner Kled gain a massive early lead. With better items, WBG struggled to challenge him; it felt like Ezreal’s attacks were merely tickling him. JDG ultimately won the final match 2-1.

After the match, Xun quickly trended online. Many expected praise for his gameplay, but instead, the focus was on a controversial move during the draft phase that sparked widespread mockery. During the ban-pick, Xun repeatedly hovered over the jungler hero Shaco, directly selecting him. Given the sensitive timing, although he plays jungle, showing Shaco was seen as inappropriate. Fans joked that as a loyal BLG jungler, he didn’t learn the good things but stole all the bad habits. Commentator Guan Zeyuan even joked that showing Shaco as a jungler is no problem. Additionally, it was revealed that JDG might start Weiwei as jungler in the playoffs.

Farewell thoughts

JDG’s performance this season has indeed been disappointing. They spent heavily during the transfer window to acquire top-tier players but only managed to finish sixth in the LPL. Considering their current form, it seems unlikely JDG will qualify for Worlds. The top four teams, except for AL, have remained stable. It’s unclear how JDG’s management feels about this, especially with a 32 million compensation payment mid-season. It’s also unknown how much Scout has borrowed.

What do all of you viewers think about this situation?