Workforce Liquid has formally parted methods with Korean League of Legends participant Jeong ‘Influence‘ Eon-young, ending his second stint on the staff.
The announcement got here with a farewell video from the highest laner, who went over what went unsuitable for him individually and his plans for the foreseeable future.
“I believe what I did final 12 months was [a] good factor. I used to be assured in what I needed to do, decision-making, and every part. However I believe this 12 months, I didn’t do my job very properly,” defined Influence within the video.
He additionally added that he’s planning to take a break to briefly rediscover himself, as he felt like he was not having enjoyable enjoying the sport anymore and shedding ardour:
“My downside is that I can not management my feelings an excessive amount of as a result of I’m form of an trustworthy man,” he added.
The veteran additionally revealed {that a} latest breakup along with his long-term girlfriend, mixed with Workforce Liquid’s lack of efficiency, had been the primary causes behind his struggles. Influence defined that he needs to take time to mirror on his objectives and even contemplate travelling alone earlier than deciding what comes subsequent.
“If I can’t discover a new staff, then I’ll nonetheless do my finest — whether or not that’s practising by myself or serving to scrims for different groups — so I’ll be prepared when the time comes.”
North America Loses One in all Its OG High Laner
Having began out enjoying professionally in 2012, Influence has over 13 years of aggressive expertise.
After successful the world championship with Faker again in 2013 on SKT Telecom T1, Influence moved to North America in 2015, enjoying for Workforce Impulse, NRG Esports, Cloud9, Workforce Liquid, Evil Geniuses and FlyQuest. Because of this, he has gone on to develop into a family title with North American League of Legends.
Specifically, Workforce Liquid is among the groups the place Influence had his most success, successful a complete of six splits and one MVP award.
Following a disappointing finish to the 2025 marketing campaign and having did not qualify for the League of Legends World Championship, Workforce Liquid is ready to make a collection of modifications throughout the offseason. Apart from Influence, his fellow Korean teammate Jo ‘CoreJJ‘ Yong-in has his contract expiring on the finish of the 12 months, in response to the International Contract Database (GCD). The opposite three TL gamers (APA, Yuuji, and Yeon) nonetheless have contracts working for yet one more season.
