Cloud9 has introduced its midlaner, Lee ‘Loki’ Sang-min, has parted methods with its League of Legends roster.
The North American esports organisation revealed Loki will likely be staying in Seoul, South Korea, attributable to private causes.
Introduced on November 4th, 2025, Cloud9 shared that Loki had “made the mandatory and deeply private determination to stay in Seoul to be near his household.” The organisation additionally confirmed that it is going to be supporting the previous midlaner as he elements methods with the roster.
Loki joined Cloud9 in November 2024, instantly making an impression. Throughout his rookie season, the organisation completed second within the first two LTA North splits earlier than securing a top-four end in Cut up three. He was additionally topped the LTA North Rookie of the Yr.
“Thanks for supporting and cheering me,” mentioned Loki on social media. “It was a tough selection, however I’ve to go away my C9 group. It was a extremely good reminiscence for me.”
With Loki departing the group, Cloud9 is left on the lookout for a brand new participant to fill the function of midlaner for 2026. Subsequent yr marks the return of the LCS and CBLOL regional circuits, ending the LTA after one season. Cloud9 is one in all eight groups competing within the 2026 LCS season, becoming a member of the likes of FlyQuest and Sentinels.
Loki’s departure is the most recent change to Cloud9’s League of Legends roster. After falling wanting qualifying for Worlds, the organisation appointed Nick ‘Inero’ Smith as its Head Coach, who steps into his first Head Coach function since leaving Immortals in September 2024.
What Subsequent For Cloud9?
With the low season in full swing, Cloud9 has the chance to recruit an acceptable substitute for Loki because it seems to be to construct on a strong 2025 marketing campaign.
After lacking out on Worlds and the Mid-Season Invitational, the organisation hopes to return to worldwide tournaments in 2026.
