T1’s Transfer Drama – Zeus Reminds Us of a Similar Deal in LPL
The transfer drama surrounding T1 and Zeus has taken a new turn, as the former top laner of the 2024 World Champions has officially transferred to Hanwha Life Esports. It remains unclear whether this drama has reached its conclusion, but it is evident that T1, the team in a passive position, may continue to face turbulence in the near future.
This situation has led experts to draw parallels to a past transfer drama in LPL that was notorious for its complexity—the deal involving Royal Never Give Up, Weibo Gaming, and Bilibili Gaming.
At that time, Bilibili Gaming (BLG) wanted to recruit Bin from Weibo Gaming (WBG), while RNG sought to acquire Breathe (who was then with Team WE). However, WBG was reluctant to strengthen RNG, the “rich guy” of the league. In a rare occurrence, two LPL teams collaborated to outmaneuver WBG. As a result, Bin joined RNG until the end of MSI 2022, while BLG secured Breathe. After MSI 2024 concluded, these two teams promptly exchanged players, leaving WBG outsmarted quite effortlessly.
The Position of T1 – Zeus Differs from the LPL Transfer Drama
Unlike the WBG – BLG – RNG scenario, the drama in the LCK involves only one team being “outsmarted,” that being T1. It is unclear whether HLE actually coordinated with Zeus’s representatives, but it is evident that the 2024 LCK Summer Champions are the sole beneficiaries in this case. They acquired the player they desired while avoiding being dragged into the discussions surrounding this transfer drama.
Meanwhile, both T1 and Zeus have faced their own set of challenges. According to some fans, T1 has completely erased Zeus’s profile from their list of academy-trained players, while Oner and Gumayusi remain listed. T1’s drastic action signifies their stance on the ongoing drama involving Zeus and suggests that further complications may continue to unfold in the near future.
