Kang “ADD” Geon-mo Becomes a Free Agent After Departing BiliBili Gaming
Former top laner for LCK team MVP, Kang “ADD” Geon-mo, is now a free agent after not having his contract extended with LPL team BiliBili Gaming, as announced on Weibo today, according to a translation by Ashley Kang.
BiliBili Gaming, which had a disappointing 2020 season in the LPL, has decided to make changes to its League of Legends roster. They have released ADD and appointed Kim, the former T1 head coach, to lead the team.
In a tweet, Ashley Kang confirmed that ADD, previously the top laner for MVP in the LCK, has become a free agent.
Challenges for Kim as BiliBili Gaming’s New Head Coach
However, Kim will face significant challenges as internal issues plagued the team both in-game and behind closed doors.
LPL English caster Jake “Hysterics” Osypenko revealed that BiliBili Gaming’s mid laner, Chu “FoFo” Chan-Lan, was involved in alleged internal disputes within the team during the 2020 LPL season. FoFo has a history of controversy.
Unstable Roster and Restructuring for 2021
BiliBili Gaming experimented with multiple players in different roles throughout the Spring and Summer Splits. This lack of stability suggests that the coaching staff was unsure about the team’s direction and progress.
With contracts expiring for Zeng “Meteor” Guo-Hao and Xie “Jinjiao” Jin-Shan, and the departure of jungler Zhou “13est16” Zhi-Li and ADD, BiliBili Gaming is likely to undergo a complete restructure in 2021.
Opportunities for ADD in the LCK
ADD has been seen participating in in-house scrimmages with prominent LCK players. Given his reputation for hard work and adaptability, he may receive offers from teams in the region.
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