The Heartfelt Letter from Deft that Warms Fans’ Hearts
After the season concluded, the League of Legends community was well aware that Deft would temporarily bid farewell to the professional arena to fulfill his mandatory military service. This is an unavoidable duty, and the timing is also appropriate as the superstar born in 1996 has long completed his collection of titles. Before departing, Deft held a fan meeting and shared a heartfelt letter with his fans.
“Hello, I am Deft Kim Hyuk-kyu.
First of all, I want to sincerely thank everyone for taking the time to join this farewell party. Every year, I was just a 17-year-old boy starting my career, and now I have matured and it’s time to fulfill my duty to the country. Time really flies. Every moment spent with fans has been a special and joyful memory for me.
If I talk too long, it might seem like I will never return, so I’ll stop writing here!
For me, this is not the end. Therefore, I will strive to stay healthy so that I can return to the position that I and the fans have always hoped for! I will go and return safely!
I will always be grateful to everyone.”
Deft’s letter also hints at the possibility that he will return to the professional scene once his duties are completed. As a result, fans are eagerly awaiting the day the superstar born in 1996 makes his “comeback” to the League of Legends professional arena.
Deft Will Face Many Challenges
Theoretically, if Deft returns and there are still opportunities in League of Legends, he could continue his career. However, this is not an easy path. Being away from the professional scene for about two years is enough for Deft to become “out of meta.” It would be nearly impossible for him to catch up at an age beyond 30.
At that time, Deft might consider roles such as a streamer or coach, similar to what other veteran colleagues have done. This is also a more feasible option and is often chosen by former League of Legends stars after returning to the professional scene.
Regardless of the path he chooses, fans will continue to wait for Deft and support him in his future decisions.