After the second week of LPL matches concluded, the eight teams in the Summit Group have all played 4-6 games. Currently, TES and BLG are leading the standings by a significant margin, both with 5-1 records. However, TES has lost fewer sub-games than BLG, placing them temporarily in first place. From facing heavy criticism to consistently topping the charts, TES in this stage has truly given viewers and fans many surprises.

The teams ranked third and fourth are also unexpected. NIP has played four games and only lost one, while IG has also secured three points. Conversely, two all-Chinese teams are now in a tough spot. JDG is 2-3, tied with AL's record, and Weibo is 1-4, only better than WE, ranking second-to-last. Falling from third place in the first stage to seventh in the Summit Group, Weibo's performance this stage has declined quite severely, and they are no longer considered a strong team.

WE Announces New Jungler Joining

WE has truly been battered by other teams this stage. Since the start of the season, they have played five matches without winning a single sub-game. Counting by single-game records, they are already on a 10-game losing streak. Management couldn't stand seeing these results and has recently been trying to strengthen the team. WE's official blog recently announced: LNG's second-team jungler Tyrion has officially joined the team. He is likely to start in the next match.

This new jungler, born in 2006, also debuted from IG's second team. In 2024, he and his teammates won the LDL championship, so he should have some skill. Whether he can perform well is uncertain. With Tyrion joining, the "super aggressive" jungler Monki is in an awkward position. As the captain, he now has to sit on the bench and might even face elimination. Honestly, WE's jungler position indeed needs a change; Monki has been too reckless this stage.

ON Calls Out Zhuo: Shoe Sole Ticklish

After BLG finished the selection matches, their next game will be against the dark horse NIP. ON recently publicly called out Zhuo during an interview: "My shoe sole is getting a bit ticklish." Many fans relayed this message to Zhuo during his live stream, and Zhuo immediately responded: "Tell him, don't think only his shoe sole is ticklish; my face is ticklish too." Wow, actively offering his face to rub against a shoe sole—Zhuo is really getting witty now.

In the matchup between these two teams, NIP isn't completely without chances. Among the three teams they defeated, there are two all-Chinese teams: WBG and JDG. Against JDG, NIP won 2:0 without conceding a game, while BLG's match against JDG went to three full games. If NIP can upset BLG, they would really prove themselves. However, the gap in paper strength between these two teams is quite large. Care facing Knight—unless something unexpected happens—is likely to get spun like a top.

GEN Responds to Ruler's Tax Evasion Issue

The issue of Ruler allegedly evading taxes has been brewing for half a month. GEN recently publicly responded to online质疑. First, regarding why the club didn't clarify the situation earlier, GEN stated: "The经纪公司 issued a statement first, causing the club to miss the最佳时机." Second, regarding whether Ruler can continue playing, GEN stated: "There is no reason to impose禁赛 or other restrictions."

Simply put, GEN's response boils down to one sentence: "It's not really related to us; it's all the经纪公司's problem." This quick distancing really has a "the innocent stay clear" vibe. However, if Ruler's issue were truly serious, LCK官方 wouldn't spare him, given the significant impact. GEN's response now has brought back热度 that was almost fading.

Conclusion:

WE hasn't won a single sub-game; Monki really needs to reflect. He has become somewhat obsessed with invading the enemy jungle, almost every game leading his team to harass the opposing jungler, resulting in his own collapse and坑队友. If they continue using him, they likely won't secure a first win by the end of this stage. Changing the jungler and adjusting the playstyle is indeed reasonable.

So, what do you think, what are the odds between NIP and BLG?

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