TheShy’s candid talk at the offline event.

After TheShy declared his upcoming break next year, many LPL fans think the LPL scene will "cool down" next year, given that numerous viewers tuned in this year primarily to see TheShy play. Of course, some IG fans hoped that TheShy might return to competition next year, since his performance this year was not poor. Many believe that even if TheShy makes a mid-season comeback, several teams would compete to sign him.

Recently, TheShy’s statements during an offline interview deeply unsettled many IG fans. Some even speculate that TheShy might be considering retiring from the scene. During this interview, ROOKIE’s girlfriend, Xiaoyu, asked if there would be future opportunities for fans to meet TheShy offline again. TheShy replied that fans would see him less often going forward. Seeing TheShy’s unexpected response, Xiaoyu quickly tried to reassure everyone by saying TheShy would still appear in livestreams.

However, Xiaoyu felt helpless as TheShy openly admitted that his future livestreaming plans were uncertain. To calm the offline audience, Xiaoyu explained that TheShy's computer was broken, which prevented him from streaming. Many viewers felt awkward for Xiaoyu after hearing TheShy’s remarks, but some praised her quick thinking on the spot. After learning about this, many of TheShy’s fans sent their blessings, hoping he can live happily in his next chapter of life. After all, TheShy once said that a professional player's career is just one stage in life.

Meiko curse sparks heated discussion.

After TheShy hinted at retiring, the Grand Slam support Meiko unexpectedly trended because many noticed Meiko has been a "star killer" in the LPL in recent years. Many top players in the LPL retired or left the scene after competing against Meiko. For example, EDG’s Clearlove announced retirement after playing a season against Meiko. Similarly, Uzi and TheShy also announced breaks after facing Meiko in matches.

Another top LPL star, Uzi, recently revealed in the comment section that he will not make a comeback. Known as a life winner among LPL fans, Uzi recently announced the birth of his second child, receiving congratulations from many LPL players and insiders on his personal account. Many fans asked Uzi if he planned to return to competition, especially since insiders had previously revealed that if LPL teams offered better conditions, Uzi might consider a comeback.

However, Uzi publicly responded in the comments that he will focus on supporting his wife and taking care of their second child. This statement saddened many fans. Numerous LPL viewers believe that next year’s first split will be the least popular in LPL history, as top stars like TheShy won’t compete, and other frontline players such as JKL, MEIKO, and Xiaotian have also announced breaks.

Conclusion.

Personally, I think Clearlove, TheShy, and Uzi’s retirements aren’t closely related to Meiko. Uzi wants to care for his family, TheShy is moving on to a new life stage, and Clearlove’s performance was actually not as strong as jungler JIEJIE’s during his playing days. What do you think? Is it fair for LPL fans to label Meiko as a "star killer"?