Introduction: The S15 season is over, and it’s clear that the majority of players have been paying attention to the recent offseason. Teams in both the LPL and LCK have seen numerous roster adjustments, and several inter-regional friendly competitions have taken place. Recently, a new matchup has become a hot topic online, mainly because it invited the LCK’s Gen team and featured the first-ever Chinese-supported player. Cryin has become Gen’s starting mid laner, paired with AD carry Ruler, while the other four members are all Gen’s regular starters. AL and IG teams also sent their main lineups. Once the roster was revealed, it quickly trended on social media.

Gen’s first-ever Chinese-supported player is born.

Most players are quite familiar with the LCK region. As a globally recognized top-tier league, LCK has developed rapidly in recent years, achieving outstanding results by winning multiple world championships consecutively. No other region has been able to compete with it. With the conclusion of the S15 World Championship, the league has entered a break period. Although some matches have been organized, most are for entertainment purposes, with few teams fielding their full starting rosters. Recently, a domestic event attracted widespread attention online, mainly because it invited the LCK’s Gen team and introduced their first Chinese-supported player.

At first, this event didn’t get much attention from fans, despite featuring AL and IG teams, which were mostly casual matchups. To maximize fan engagement, the organizers directly invited the LCK’s Gen team. Initially, it wasn’t a big deal since Gen’s mid laner Chovy is currently serving military duty and cannot participate, so another player was expected to fill in. However, no one anticipated the organizers would pull off a big surprise by bringing in a special guest, resulting in Gen’s first Chinese-supported player appearance.

Cryin became Gen’s starting mid laner. He was once a standout player in the LPL region and a core member of RNG, even earning some honors. Over the past two years, he gradually faded from the spotlight but remained supported by fans through various activities. The organizers made a clever move: the starting mid laner’s name starts with C, also five letters, and has won the MSI championship. Cryin probably didn’t expect to become Gen’s starter, even if just as a trial. This is likely a unique experience, as no Chinese player has ever teamed up with a top LCK squad before.

Now, the anticipation for this match is growing, especially with AL sending their full-strength starting lineup. When they face Gen, the outcome is truly unpredictable. After the match, many fans will likely be eager to hear Cryin’s thoughts, as no domestic pro player has had such a role before. It’s clear the organizers invested heavily to bring Gen’s lineup here, which probably cost a lot. Also, the ticket prices are quite high compared to regular LPL tickets, but this will likely attract a large fanbase.

Goodbye, thoughts.

The significance of Gen’s first Chinese-supported player! After this showdown, Cryin’s popularity in the LCK region might rise significantly. When he was on RNG, he also won the MSI championship and is considered a top-tier world-class player. The fact that the organizers invited him indicates his considerable influence.

What do all of you viewers think about this matter?