Xuan Shen reveals a private reconciliation with TheShy.

Since Xuan Shen repeatedly defamed TheShy and criticized ROOKIE for selling fans "expired instant noodles" during his live streams, many IG fans have urged the LPL officials to take action against him. Although the LPL eventually revoked Xuan Shen’s casting rights, he remained defiant on stream, refusing to apologize to TheShy and ROOKIE. Consequently, many IG fans hoped the IG management would sue Xuan Shen to make him face the consequences of his stubbornness.

Recently, insiders revealed that IG has filed a lawsuit against Xuan Shen. During a live broadcast, Xuan Shen admitted that if he went to court with IG, he would definitely lose, since he did call TheShy "horse head." After seeing Xuan Shen soften his attitude, many IG fans celebrated in advance, believing he would finally be punished appropriately. Some viewers were even curious about the amount of the fine, as Xuan Shen’s derogatory nicknames for IG players had already spread widely online.

However, as news of IG suing Xuan Shen spread, he revealed in a recent stream that he had privately reconciled with two Korean players from IG, and IG ultimately chose not to sue him. He also promised not to use those derogatory nicknames for the two players in the future. This statement left many IG fans speechless, with some even questioning the IG official account about why they abandoned the lawsuit, since many hoped Xuan Shen would be fined and publicly apologize online.

Fans speculate on why IG dropped the lawsuit.

After IG decided not to pursue legal action against Xuan Shen, many LPL viewers began analyzing the management’s reasoning. Some suggested that suing Xuan Shen would mean admitting that the term "horse head" referred to TheShy. Others pointed out that Xuan Shen’s claim that ROOKIE sold expired instant noodles wasn’t a rumor but a confirmed dark history, making it difficult for ROOKIE to demand an apology from Xuan Shen.

Many viewers speculated on how this incident would conclude. Most likely, Xuan Shen will publish a public apology to TheShy and ROOKIE online, after which IG will withdraw the lawsuit. Meanwhile, IG management can use this case to warn other haters, making it clear that insulting IG players online will have consequences. (Of course, some WEI fans also hope IG management will require Xuan Shen to apologize to WEI, since Xuan Shen was the first to give WEI his "rebirth" nickname.)

Previously, TheShy admitted at an offline event that he plans to gradually fade from the public eye, suggesting he might not be interested in suing Xuan Shen. Since TheShy intends to step back from the scene, there’s no need to pay much attention to haters like Xuan Shen. Xuan Shen himself openly stated on stream that with many star players missing from the new LPL season, he plans to shift his focus to casting LCK matches in the future. (Most viewers guess this is because LPL officials have not forgiven Xuan Shen, hence he lost his LPL casting rights.)