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Got Radiant in Valorant
Got Global Elite in CS:GO
Got
#1
among Japanese players on the OW ladder
GOT 16 LJL TITLES ON 2 ROLES
The undisputed gaming god.
#DFMWIN
#YutaponWIN
[Official] Lee "Yaharong" Chan-ju, former mid laner for DFM, has been arrested in Hanoi for murder charges.
Allegedly he was staying in a Hanoi hotel with his victim on May 30th, when the victim refused to have sexual intercourse with him. After that, Lee strangled her to death,
The year is 2050. After Paz retiring 40 times, he was called back once again to play for Sengoku Gaming in Game 2 against FENNEL. He's playing against the family team of hachamecha and his son.
#SGWIN
#LJL
Kane Kosugi, Japanese-American actor, appeared on Fuji TV, where he had to rank the famous people he was most nervous when meeting. His ranking was...
3rd: Jackie Chan
2rd: Jet Li
And first place.... Faker! 👀
He talked about meeting him and how nervous he was at first!
Faker in a recent interview:
I have read a lot of Japanese detective novels, and the most recent one I read was Higashino Keigo's book, titled Masquerade Game.
日本の推理小説をたくさん読んできましたが、最近は東野圭吾さんの『マスカレード・ゲーム』を読みました。
#Worlds2023
With
#Worlds2023
coming closer, we will now check in from time to time how the DFM players are doing on the ladder!
#DFMWIN
💙
apaMEN - Master 23 LP
Steal - Challenger 983 LP
Aria - Challenger 870 LP
Yutapon - Master 452 LP
Milan - Master 15 LP
Harp - Master 335 LP
2023/09/30
One last Rank Check before DFM's debut at
#Worlds2023
! Support them today, because all the month-long grind lead to this!
#DFMWIN
apaMEN - Master 282 LP
Steal - Challenger 859 LP
Aria - Challenger 917 LP
Yutapon - GM 496 LP
Milan - Master 8 LP
Harp - GM 559 LP
Summary of tol2's recent tweets
- tol2 was threatened by Kazu, and ran away from the gaming house, in fear for his life
- He was diagnosed with adjustment disorder after Spring, but still only got harassed (only exceptions he mentioned were Yutapon and Milan helping him)
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LokeN announced in his stream today that he's stepping away from professional League of Legends. Sengoku Gaming have offered him a contract renewal, but he declined. As for why, he said he will share more information later, but it's related to health issues.
SHG had a super close 5-game series against PSG, but ultimately couldn't cross the finish line. After the match, Yahoo! Taiwan had an interview with Evi (
@ebihuryahurya
) and DasheR (
@lol_dasher
) about the games today and about... who wins the fight between a shrimp 🦐 and an
DFM had media day yesterday where they got interviewed too! 😍
If you are with a media outlet and want to know the players better, our website dedicated to DFM's story is the best start! They are all amazing people! 💙
#DFMWIN
#MSI2023
📸:
@colinyoungwolff
I'm extremely happy to share the Jesport Hub MSI page! This is the perfect start for fans, journalists or anyone who wants to know more about the players and the memes surrounding DFM in English! Learn about the narratives before
#MSI2023
starts!
#DFMWIN
[Rumour] Despite the LJL's downsizing, two new Korean junglers are looking to debut in Japan next year. Ellim and Forest are both rumoured to join our top teams, SG and SHG respectively. Ellim has most recently played in LLA under AZE, while Forest has played in LCK CL under T1!
After Evi returning to the LJL, now he has to face his old team, DFM, in our Grand Finals.
On the other side, RayFarky is eagerly waiting him. Eager to prove, DFM's era won't end just yet.
Don't miss the
#LJL2024
Finals Weekend with our English live-viewing streams!
Let's all cheer for Gaeng and Yang tonight in the
#LLA
, who both were with DFM in their historic Worlds 2021 run!
If Estral win, they will qualify to
#Worlds2023
with a chance of them playing against DFM! 👀
Match starts
🇲🇽4pm (26th)
🇪🇺0am (27th)
🇰🇷🇯🇵7am (27th)
#SomosEstral
🧡
WELCOME TO
#WORLDS2024
!
The LJL will not go quietly into the night! With SHG's 3-2 victory over FAK, they will qualify for Worlds, and represent Japan on the biggest stage!
Congratulations
@esports_hawks
!
#SHGWIN
#PCS2024
SHG press conference, after the unfortunate loss to PSG, marking the end of the team's split.
#SHGWIN
#PCS2024
Q: Evi, did you expect today's match to be so one-sided?
SHG Evi: I didn't expect it at all. I initially thought it would be a more exciting and entertaining match, but
After DFM's elimination,
@yutapongo
had one last interview this year.
It has been a very unfortunate year in all sense, but Yutapon was able to stay strong, and we all just hope that every member can come back next year with new energy!
#DFMWIN
#Worlds2023
Harp had a Korean interview after being eliminated from
#MSI2023
"I don't think I gained anything from this MSI. I need to shake off the pressure I get during international tournaments. [...] More than half of our scrims were decided by top lane. I want less of those."
DFM Steal: "I didn't feel confident at any point in today's games, I didn't feel like we were winning. [...] The coaching staff and roster changes were challenging, but we can't simply blame that. Ultimately, we just didn't perform well in the game.'"
#DFMWIN
#Worlds2023
The 3 regions of LJL, PCS and VCS are organising their own Champions Queue at the moment! Many former and current pros are participating the customs, and multiple people are streaming the games, including Evi and Paz!
After a close 3-2 victory against DCG,
@ebihuryahurya
had an interview with Yahoo! Taiwan
Yahoo: In the first game today, you picked Rek'Sai. Why did you choose her on this patch?
SHG Evi: Because I think she is very strong!
Yahoo: Today, you faced DCG's top laner, Taco again
SHG Evi (
@ebihuryahurya
) had an interview with Yahoo! Taiwan, after their close victory against DCG! It turns out, shrimp 🦐 is indeed stronger than octopus 🐙!
#SHGWIN
#PCS2024
Yahoo Esports: Today, we saw many unique picks from you, such as Rek'Sai and Twisted Fate. Why did
After DFM's loss to BDS, Aria gave a final interview this year. It has been a rough season for everyone, but the team did their best even in those circumstances.
#DFMWIN
#Worlds2023
Interview by
@efocus_news
Translation from Korean by ChatGPT
English and Japanese subtitles by us
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- tol2 had a breakdown in London, and couldn't stop crying. Only Milan helped him calm down.
Things apparently broke yesterday when a big fight erupted in DFM, but the story is still developing without official statement from the team or any members.
(2/3)
- He told the upper management about the abuses, but got fined and was told he won't be in LJL if he tells it to anyone
- Ceros constantly verbally abused him, saying things like "I got mixed you two up, because you are a dog too" when seeing a dog on the street
After SHG's clean 3-0 victory against CFO, SHG Evi (
@ebihuryahurya
) had an interview with Yahoo! Taiwan. He talked about his famous Rek'Sai, and what to expect from the Grand Final!
#SHGWIN
#PCS2024
Yahoo Esports: Congratulations on winning today's match! Are you looking forward
We have exactly 2 days left until the
#LJL2024
Spring Split! 🤯
To make the wait better, we brought you another highlights video from the APAC CQ! This time, you can watch our LJL players interacting with all the other LCK, LPL, PCS and VCS pros!
‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️
Recap confirmed in his stream that Ino is their substitute top laner for Asian Games! Their ADC is Yutapon, but he couldn't attend the announcement event since he's practicing for MSI!
#LJL
[Rumour] After Worlds 2023 Finals, a meeting was held for the whole APAC region. Among many things, they have talked about the possibility of LJL losing their direct Worlds slot. Similarly to LCO, LJL would compete in the PCS Playoffs to qualify for Worlds. Decision by early Dec.
‼️BIG NEWS‼️
Gaeng returns to the pro scene, and will play for Estral Esports against R7 in the
#LLA
!
He joined his brother Yang in the coaching staff, but after great scrims, the team decided to start him as a player! Last time Gaeng played for DFM in their historic Worlds run!
DFM Harp had an interview after their loss against CFO. He talked about what went wrong, and what they need to focus on now in their next match against BDS!
#DFMWIN
#Worlds2023
Interview by
@efocus_news
Translation from Korean by ChatGPT
English and Japanese subtitles by us
🎉BREAKING NEWS🎉
Shakespeare will be starting today for FENNEL against CGA! She has been with FL (RJ back then) since 2020 and will make her
#LJL2023
debut today!
#FLWIN
#TeamJapan
at
#AsianGames
#PUBGMOBILE
- Quarterfinals Track 3
On Track 3, Japan have dominated in both driving and shooting! They finished the track with a massive lead, that also puts them now first place in total time! 1 TRACK TO GO! 🥳
SHG keep their "only 5-game series" streak up, as they beat FAK in another Silver Scrapes. Yahoo! Taiwan talked with both SHG Marble (
@marbleclz
) and SHG Evi (
@ebihuryahurya
) about their performance, and what are their expectations against CFO!
#SHGWIN
#PCS2024
Yahoo Esports:
#TeamJapan
are ready for their Quarterfinals at
#AsianGames
#PUBGMOBILE
! 🇯🇵
They are in Group D together with Indonesia 🇮🇩, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 and Sri Lanka 🇱🇰!
Riot didn't announce it yet globally, but the
#Worlds2023
Draw Show date was already mentioned a week ago during the Korean LCK broadcast.
Play-In Draw Show will happen after the LEC Season Finals on Sept 10 (Sun)
🇺🇸 PDT: 9am / EDT: 12pm
🇪🇺 CEST: 6pm
🇯🇵🇰🇷 JST/KST: 1am (Sept 11)
And with that, our coverage of the
#AsianGames
esports titles has come to an end!
It was amazing seeing esports being a medal event this year, and already can't wait for Japan to host in 2026! 🇯🇵
Congratulation to every one of our athletes! Now all eyes on
#Worlds2023
and
#DFMWIN
Alongside the
#LJL2023
Academy schedule being out, Riot has also posted the academy roster for ALL teams.
Lot of familiar faces from previous Academy events and Scouting Grounds earlier this year!
#DFMWIN
#AXZWIN
#V3WIN
#SHGWIN
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The APAC CQ has ended yesterday, but we would like to highlight the best moments during this week, starting with the incredible
@krhLOL
!
HRK has not only played every day, but he even shotcalled in Chinese for his team!
Check out our first CQ video here:
CARRY International announced yesterday on Facebook, that they obtained the hosting and sponsorship rights for the LJL starting 2024. Per their announcement, they will take part in all aspects of event operations, broadcast production and business cooperation.
They have been
‼️It's official‼️
The GCD (official Riot database of LoL signings) has been updated with Gaeng (former DFM support) joining Estral, currently 2nd best team in
#LLA
!
He's joining his brother, Yang, EST's coach, and legendary Argentinian jungler, Josedeodo!
#SomosEstral
Keria's account name on EUW is "Ai Aqua Ruby", a reference to the Hoshino family in Oshi no Ko 😂
KeriaさんがEU鯖では「推しの子」の星野アイ、アクア、ルビーにちなんで「Ai Aqua Ruby」ですww
#T1WIN
#MSI2023
#TeamJapan
at
#AsianGames
#PUBGMOBILE
- Quarterfinals Track 2
After a phenomenal Shooting Stage this time around, Japan have secured first place on the second track in close competition with Indonesia! 2 tracks left to close the total time gap!
V3 had an interview with Yahoo! Taiwan after their loss against GZ.
#V3WIN
#PCS2024
Yahoo Esports: It's sad that V3's journey in the PCS Playoffs ended today. How do you feel about this season?
V3 Ace (
@V3Acelol
): PCS and LJL teams usually scrim together, so I didn't feel there
Official announcement
The LJL will continue as a 6-team region starting next year.
● Crest Gaming Act will join forces with AXIZ and compete as a new team "AXIZ CREST"
● FENNEL will disband their LoL division and withdraw from the LJL
The other 5 teams remain in the league.
Riot China have already uploaded the
#MSI2023
videos, so here is my translation of the DFM hype video by the one and only Katsudion!
Let's cheer for DFM as they embark on a new challenge in London! 💙
#DFMWIN
#LJL
DFM defeated JT in their rematch, qualifying for the Advancement Match today! They are one win away from getting into Stage 2, but before that, Yahoo! Taiwan had an exclusive interview with DFM Harp (
@JiYoong_Harp
)
#DFMWIN
#PCS2024
Yahoo Esports: You have lost Game 1 today, but
DFM unfortunately lost their first
#Worlds2023
match to CFO 0-2
After the loss,
@DFM_steal
talked briefly about what went wrong, and how they will prepare for the next match in 2 days!
#DFMWIN
💙
CFO Rest had a message to Evi (
@ebihuryahurya
) uploaded to the CFO Facebook before their game this Saturday. Can Rest (the Lisan Al-Oyster) beat Evi's Rek'Sai (the Sandworm)?
Context: The "Li" in "Lisan Al-Gaib", could be pronounced as "Lì/蠣" meaning oyster!
#PCS2024
Per tol2's agent
"If CEO Umezaki, Kazu and Ceros all leave the gaming house, then tol2 will consider playing tomorrow alongside a third-party guardian."
tol2 even after running away kept thanking Yutapon who stood up for him yesterday, and kept saying sorry to all fans.
SHG Evi (
@ebihuryahurya
) had an interview with SETN after his match against PSG. He talked about SHG's flexibility in draft, as well as what he thinks of DCG, his next opponent.
#SHGWIN
#PCS2024
SETN: You almost won against PSG. Are you satisfied with today's match?
SHG Evi: I
"SwordArt, you are already 27, I'm younger, so I’ll finish the games fast to help you rest."
「SwordArtさん、27歳ですから、俺は若いので試合早めに終わって、休ませてあげます。」
SHG Vsta (
@ohyoseong1
) ended up fulfilling his promise, making it a quick 3-0.
#SHGWIN
#PCS2024
SHG Evi (
@ebihuryahurya
) talked with the Vietnamese media (Interview and translation by
@giaosunhat
and
@VCSfanStardust
) after his match against PSG
#SHGWIN
#PCS2024
Q: Coming back from LEC, it seems like you are even stronger than before. Can you share with us what helped you
#TeamJapan
at
#AsianGames
#PUBGMOBILE
- Semifinals Track 1
Japan have been in close competition for the second place almost the whole track, only losing significant time on the last Shooting Stage. There are 3 tracks left now to close the gap!
SHG Marble (
@marbleclz
) had an interview with the Vietnamese media (interview and translation:
@VCSfanStardust
) after his 3-0 victory over CFO!
#SHGWIN
#PCS2024
Q: This is your first international tournament, but you proved you can play well even against strong PCS bot laners
🥳ANNOUNCEMENT🥳
Couldn't be happier to share that starting from next week, we will be your official
#PCL2024
English co-stream partner!
We will co-stream all matches featuring LJL Academy teams in our Twitch channel with English commentary! See you on February 7th (Wed)! 👀
Our final Power Rankings for the
#LJL2024
Spring Split by Hina
For explanation of each prediction (alongside overall thoughts on LJL in the PCS ecosystem) watch the full video in the tweet below!
The
#LJL2024
Spring Split starts in less than a week, so we made a video talking about each of our 6 teams, and giving our predictions in this new system!
In addition, we got some special guests,
@Meander__
and
@KMTLoL7
to talk about the PCS as well!