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]]>The dispute stems from Scout’s transfer to LNG at the start of the 2023 season, which led EDG to file a lawsuit.
After losing the first trial, EDG appealed the case, which has since escalated to a second trial.
As part of the legal proceedings, EDG reportedly requested a travel ban on Scout, complicating his ability to participate in the World Championship.
Scout had planned to return to South Korea for vacation but has been forced to remain in China while the case progresses.
If the court rules against him, the travel ban could extend into October, meaning Scout would miss the Swiss stage of Worlds, held in Berlin.
Source) Scouts may not be able to participate in Worlds 2024 #LoL #WORLDS2024 .@LNG_Esports pic.twitter.com/l1OSmbEhbQ
— kenzi (@kenzi131) September 12, 2024
This situation places LNG in a precarious position, as they currently lack a substitute mid-laner.
Their only substitute is Zhao “Shadow” Ziqiang, a former jungler who lacks Scout’s expertise in the mid-lane.
Although some teams have filled gaps by loaning players, Scout’s absence would severely impact LNG’s chances at Worlds due to his pivotal role in their success.
Scout has been instrumental in LNG’s performance, helping them secure a fourth-place finish in the 2024 LPL Summer Split playoffs and win the Regional Finals over Weibo Gaming.
His potential absence would disrupt LNG’s momentum, as they rely heavily on his individual skill to compete at the highest level.
SuperGent, the agency representing Scout, has issued a public plea to EDG, urging them to lift the travel ban for the sake of both the fans and LNG’s performance at Worlds.
However, without EDG’s cooperation, it seems unlikely that Scout will be able to attend.
Complicating matters further are rumours that Scout’s agency may have mishandled his contractual obligations, potentially breaching contracts while trying to secure his transfer to LNG.
As the 2024 World Championship approaches, Scout’s involvement remains uncertain.
If the legal battle doesn’t resolve in his favour, LNG will be forced to find a replacement and adapt quickly.
The esports community is anxiously awaiting the outcome of the case, knowing that Scout’s presence could be the key to LNG’s success at Worlds.
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]]>Scout has signed a multi-year contract with LNG, becoming the latest addition to the team’s already formidable roster.
The Chinese franchise took to their official Twitter page to reveal the signing of Scout to the team. They expressed their excitement about the development and officially announced the start of their 2023 season.
[LNG LoL Roster Update]
We are glad to announce that Lee “Scout” Ye-chan, the former EDG Mid Laner has official joined #LNG as a free agent
4 times league championship is a proof of his 8 years dedicated heart! With the FMVP of #Worlds2021, the chapter of 2023 LNG has begins pic.twitter.com/KSgVhZPK78
— LNG Esports (@LNG_Esports) December 29, 2022
The acquisition of 24-year old star player has brought him to the same roster as fellow Korean superstar Lee “Tarzan” Seung-yong as they both compete in the LPL.
This dynamic mid-jungle duo will be responsible for leading and guiding the younger, less experienced members of their team as they strive to reach the playoffs and achieve success at international events.
With a track record of playoff appearances and invitations to the Mid-Season Invitational and World Championship, Scout is a formidable mid lane leader. His most impressive accomplishment to date is winning the 2021 Summoner’s Cup, along with the Finals MVP award.
Scout, who is one of League of Legends‘ most talented players, will be joining LNG having spent six years with EDward Gaming. While he remains within the League of Legends Pro League, he will be embarking on a new competitive journey in 2023 as the leader of the relatively young LNG roster.
With Scout officially joining LNG Esports today, this will be his third team in his professional career which commenced in 2015. Prior to joining EDward Gaming, he started out as a trainee with SK Telecom T1, where he spent about a year.
During the past year, EDG were defeated by DRX in the World Championship. Despite this, Scout managed to achieve the third-highest average damage to champions and the fourth-highest number of kills among players in his role at the main stage of the tournament, according to Oracle’s Elixir, a stats aggregator for League of Legends.
Additionally, Scout has demonstrated proficiency with a diverse range of champions, including 13 different champions in the Summer Split, which makes him one of the most versatile players in the league.
For Scout to achieve success with the new lineup, he will need to significantly improve his play. If he and Tarzan can quickly develop strong chemistry, LNG have the potential to surprise many and make a strong showing in the 2023 LPL Spring Split playoffs.
The acquisition of Scout is a major coup for LNG Esports, as they will now have one of the most formidable lineups in the world. With the Korean on board, LNG will be a top contender in the upcoming season and will be looking to make a strong showing at international tournaments.
Fans of LNG Esports and the competitive League of Legends scene are eager to see how Scout performs in his new role. His addition to the team is sure to add even more excitement to an already competitive and exciting esports scene.
Overall, it will be interesting to see how he fits in with the rest of the team. With his exceptional skill and experience, there is no doubt that he will be a valuable asset to LNG as they look to achieve even greater success in the competitive League of Legends scene.
LNG’s complete roster includes bot laner LP, Tarzan in the jungle position, top laners Qi “PandaC” Xin and Tang “Zika” Huayu, mid laners Zhang “Yuekai” Yuekai and Scout, alongside supports Fu “Hang” Minghang and Xin (substitute). Head coach Wang “YiL” Liangyi, and assistant coaches Zeng “U” Loong and Chang “Poppy” Po-hao, will continue in their roles for the 2023 LPL season.
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]]>According to Edward Gaming, Scout is feeling much better and has already been in isolation for the safety of other players. During his time in isolation, Scout will continue training and competing alongside his teammates, who all tested negative, in the venue against opposition players.
The second half of the League of Legends World Championship group stage began on October 12, following a two-day break from the first half, which concluded on October 10. The second half will commence in the same venue, the Hulu Theatre, New York City.
On October 14, the Shanghai-based organization, Edward Gaming, will be playing against T1 in the World Championship with $1.29 odds and the latter with $1.82 odds with GG.Bet.
Just a day before the second half of the 2022 League of Legends World Championship, Riot Games announced that several staff members and team players from Gen.G, DWG KIA, and Edward Gaming had contracted Covid-19. DWG KIA had made a post on Twitter four hours after EDG had announced Scouts’ COVID results, reporting that Kim “Canyon” Geonbu, a significant team player at DWG KIA, had tested positive for the virus as well.
Scout and Canyon have not been the only high-profile players to have tested positive for COVID-19. In the same hour that DWG KIA announced Canyon’s COVID-19 tests, Gen.G provided another update, stating that mid-laner Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon, coach Kim “Museong” Moo-Seong, and head coach Go “Score” Dong-bin have contracted COVID-19; however, they still feel healthy enough to compete in the 2022 League of Legends World Championship.
According to Riot Games’ policy, any squad member who tests positive for COVID-19 but still feels healthy enough to play can be allowed to participate in scheduled matches via a designated LAN network remotely in a closed facility. The infected players will continue to play at an isolated venue while their colleagues and the opposition team will continue playing as usual.
Riot Games has inculcated this gaming policy for all of its esports titles, including Valorant. Additionally, major team players had previously tested positive while competing in the recently concluded Valorant Champions, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey, in September 2021.
T1 CEO Joe Marsh said he was concerned about the infected players and hoped for their quick recovery. He posted on his Twitter account several messages that assured followers that the LCK second seed has undergone several COVID-19 tests and has tested negative for the virus.
Additionally, any player who tests negative prior to the second half of the World Championships will be allowed to participate on stage.
However, given that the games are less than a day away, the possibilities seem unlikely. Subsequently, if players recover around the time their teams make it to the next round, they can also return to the stage with their colleagues and join them to play.
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