As the League of Legends S15 World Championship officially wraps up, the LPL division has once again entered its highly anticipated transfer period. This offseason marks a significant change, as the LPL introduces a new player draft system. The goal is straightforward: to foster a fairer, more transparent signing environment, shifting focus back to on-stage performance and training results—ultimately delivering higher-quality competitions for Summoners worldwide.
In a recent stream by former pro coach Zhu "KenZhu" Kai, the hot topic was the future of S11 Worlds champion ADC Park "Viper" Do-hyeon (formerly of EDG). During the broadcast, JDG owner "Lan Lianhua" dropped a bombshell in the comments section, claiming that Viper will return to the LPL for the new season and join Bilibili Gaming (BLG) as their bot laner.
Notably, as of November 19, 2025, data from OP.GG appears to show Viper listed under BLG as the ADC position—adding fuel to the speculation.
While no official announcement has been made by BLG, HLE, or Viper himself yet, the rumor mill is in overdrive. Recent reports from Korean and Chinese sources indicate Viper is indeed set to depart Hanwha Life Esports after several strong years in the LCK, with multiple LPL teams (including BLG and JDG) tabling massive offers far exceeding LCK salary caps. Viper is reportedly prioritizing a roster with genuine Worlds-contending potential, and pairing with mid laner Knight (who has re-signed with BLG) could be a key factor.
If confirmed, Viper's return would mark a homecoming of sorts—he dominated the LPL with EDG in 2021, securing the Worlds title. Replacing or upgrading over Elk at BLG could create one of the league's most fearsome bot lanes in years, especially alongside top laner Bin, jungler rumors (potentially Xun), and support ON.
Stay tuned—this transfer window is just heating up, and with the new draft system in play, more surprises are likely on the way. We'll bring you confirmed updates as soon as clubs make them official!
What do you think of a potential Bin/Xun/Knight/Viper/ON BLG superteam? Drop your predictions below! 🚀
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