During the off-season, we were able to have an exclusive interview with LGD's new Mid Laner Ian. Formerly of MVP, a team in the LCK, he had the honor of representing his region at Rift Rivals 2017. Now he has joined us in the LPL as he looks to challenge himself in a different environment.









Q: We are very curious. Why did you decide to come to the LPL, to LGD?

Ian: I think the LPL has a high standard and ceiling, and I wanted to start a new challenge for myself. LGD was also interested in me, so I was happy to come.

Q: MVP members have been together for a very long time but are now scattered across different regions. How do you feel about that?

Ian: As we have been together for three years, I miss everyone after we separated. I hope everyone will have a good future and we will have time to meet again.

Q: Do you have any regrets from last season?

Ian: We played well during practice and scrims, but it was a shame we couldn't show that on stage.

Q: As overseas fans may not be too familiar with you, can you tell us how you first became a professional player? What did it feel like to play in the LCK for the first time?

Ian: From the beginning, I was very interested in playing games and I played well. Later on, when I reached Challenger, I was able to play against professional players. When I first played in the LCK, I was very scared and nervous, but at the same time, I was very excited and happy.







Q: Were you close to anyone in the LPL before coming to LGD? Who are you closet to right now?

Ian: There is. My relationship with Flawless is pretty good. As for right now, since Kramer is also Korean, we are the closest.





Q: LGD has another Mid Laner Yukki; how would you rate him?





Ian: Since I just joined the team, I have only been practicing so there hasn't been much of a chance to get to know everyone. I'm not too familiar with him.





Q: Both you and Kramer are from the LCK. Were you close before? Or was it a coincidence that you both came to the same team?

Ian: We weren't close, so it was a coincidence we both came to LGD.





Q: Out of all the LPL Mid Laners, who do you want to face the most and why?

Ian: Rookie. I think he plays very well.





Q: Did you pay attention to Demacia Cup? Which team or player left the deepest impression on you?

Ian: I did pay attention. I want to face Rookie and Xiaohu the most.

Q: What are you looking forward to the most in China? (for example: food, culture, language, scenery)? Hangzhou is one of the most beautiful cities in China; have you gone for a walk yet? How do you feel?

Ian: I am most looking forward to Chinese food and culture since I've heard a lot about it. As for going out, I haven't yet. Since we have only been practicing, there hasn't been time.





Q: What is your personal goal going into Season 9 Spring Split?

Ian: I hope to become a good player in everyone's mind. I also hope I can bring interesting and fun games to the fans.

Translated by Caramelized, @iced_caramel11

