[Translation] Tabe Apologizes to 'Chinese Esports' + Netizen Comments



Thank you to all who support Chinese esports. Sorry.



Before I started writing this letter of apology, a friend asked me: Have you seen everyone’s comments? I said I have, I never thought I would get so many comments in my life, and I never thought it would be because of this kind of situation. He then asked if I felt apologizing was any use? I said no, but if you make a mistake, you must admit to it, and also face it.



First, I apologize. A verbal mistake led to the situation developing to this extent is something I never expected. I want to apologize to every single fan who loves esports. Apologize to all fans of iG and all players who supported the Chinese teams. I also apologize to all of my fans, I’m sorry.



When I received the invite to be an analyst I was pretty happy. To be the first domestic Chinese analyst on the world stage, analyzing the games for everyone, cheering for the Chinese teams, is something to be proud of. Before I went on the stage someone told me to let the whole world know how strong the Chinese teams are. Of course, I was also confident in the Chinese teams. The past two years the Chinese teams got better and better results, I felt like there’s a good chance to take a world championship. Not only is this the wish of all Chinese players, it is also my own personal disappoint that I wasn’t able to achieve in the past.



My original intent was to prove to the world that iG came prepared. Kalista and Kennen combo is something many teams are using, I wanted to others to know the Chinese teams will be even stronger. iG is a very good team, and has the strength to beat their opponents. I even fantasized about two Chinese teams meeting in the finals, but the result was not what I had hoped for.



It has been three days, and every day I’ve been looking at the replies and comments on Weibo. “Esports Wang Jingwei” [1], “national traitor,” phrases like that kept slapping me across my face. I don’t wish to and I didn’t want to hurt anyone, any player, or any team. I am Chinese, and I was a Chinese pro player. I won’t go as far as to say I understand better than every single viewer the thirst for passion as an esports professional, as a pro player, but I possess the same expectations as all of you in terms of wishing for my country to see victory on the world stage. So the label of “national traitor” caused me unspeakable grief. But since I made a mistake, I have to pay for it. I still want to thank everyone who criticized and helped me.



As a first time analyst, I lacked experience, and accidentally created this huge drama. I don’t know how to compensate for this. I considered running away, but I decided to face it in the end. I want to continue being a part of everything esports and share the experience with everyone, support Chinese esports, and cheer for Chinese teams. I will never be this reckless again, and I will work hard to readjust myself.



Once again I want to say sorry here. I apologize to every Chinese player who was hurt, and thank you to everyone who understands or supports me, and thank you to everyone who pointed out the errors of my ways. And I hope iG and every other LPL team can continue doing well. Chinese esports should be glorious.



[1] Wang Jingwei was a Chinese politician affiliated with the KMT during the Second Sino-Japanese War/WW2, who ended up accepting a Japanese offer of setting up an opposition government. He is the Chinese version of “Benedict Arnold.”



http://weibo.com/p/1001603897817478348323?feed_filter=1#_0



Sample netizen comments-



-Even without strat leaks iG might not’ve made the Ro8, but since you leaked, you have to face it. As long as you recognize your errors, try not to have such a big mouth next time. Even though the bot lane combo was common, the Hecarim and Lee Sin team comps were indeed revealed by you.

-Hanjian [Chinese traitor] blood.



-Tabe: Kakao will choose Hecarim and Lee Sin, and iG has two more strats… Foreigners: No no no, stop talking. Tabe: I must keep talking, my views aren’t high enough, I’m not famous enough yet.

-Three foreigners try to prevent one Chinese guy from selling out the Chinese teams.

-Cancer. Die.

-He said it.

-He just wanted to get some views~~ and if he leaves esports he’ll starve~now he wants to apologize~~everyone sees through this…





-Tabe says: Kalista and Kennen combo is used by many teams…but what you said was Kakao picking Hecarim jungle! Who still uses Hecarim jungle? You leak iG’s strats and you don’t admit it, have you no shame?



-What can you do besides dick around in esports? Why do you act so high and mighty? Your personal benefit trumps everything, OK? Stop pretending like a pussy bitch.



-No matter what, he at least apologized, I hope everyone can forgive him.



-You hope it will blow over just because you pretend to be dumb? You really understand how to market yourself!



-A lot of people don’t know, even if Tabe didn’t say anything, iG still would’ve been eliminated. Why? Ask iG’s bot lane!



-Classic case of acting like a bitch and wanting to be praised for it. Yes Kalista and Kennen is used by many teams, but note he didn’t say “I guess iG will use Kalista and Kennen,” but instead it was “iG’s coach told me they will use Kalista and Kennen.” What does this mean? Everyone understands. After the fact, just say every other team is using this combo too, what a slick move. And what about leaking iG’s jungle combo? Lee Sin and Hecarim aren’t exactly common are they? Hai’s Lee Sin was his highlight, is Kakao? Also the “verbal accident” in the apology, trying to absolve himself of all blame? Everyone who watched the VOD can tell it was preplanned! Not much left to say, hope everyone in Tabe’s family blows up.



-Now you’re all Chinese this and Chinese that. During S3, in front of the whole world, you used English to talk about how Chinese esports is despicable, how the fans are too demanding, why didn’t you say you were Chinese back then? You’re just a profit chasing, disloyal and despicable scumbag.



-Not gonna flame you, you’re not even worth the time.



-Fuck you.



-To put it simply, the money comes too easily and you don’t want to leave. Fuck off, seriously.



-I don’t ask for much, just never participate in Chinese esports again.



-Everyone makes mistakes, it’s hard to forgive others. Tabe stay strong, use your actions to show your virtue.





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