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With a habit of leaking backstage information and internal news, Doinb reveals he has just been heavily penalized.
In the League of Legends community, Doinb's name is widely recognized. Not only is he the former champion of the 2019 Worlds, known for his exceptional Mid Lane skills and unique playstyle, and married to the renowned Umi, but he's also famously referred to as the 'king of rumors' in the LPL. Doinb seems to be privy to every piece of news, although most of it is accurate. However, his tendency to leak information has made him the primary source of rumors in the Chinese League of Legends community.
However, disclosing certain information, including confidential internal details like accidentally revealing the LPL Summer 2022 schedule ahead of the official announcement, has landed him in trouble. Recently, during a livestream, Doinb disclosed that he has been heavily fined for spreading rumors: 'I was fined 50,000 Chinese yuan (over 173 million VND) for leaking information about the Summer Season tournament. Last month, I was fined 60,000 Chinese yuan (over 200 million VND). Since 2019, I've been fined hundreds of thousands of yuan already.'
Leaking Doinb's internal information could be seen as a significant violation, especially for leagues like the LPL where Riot and LPL BTC meticulously monitor every detail, including content posted on social media platforms. Moreover, this could put Riot and LPL BTC in a difficult position if the tournament encounters any issues and cannot proceed as planned.
Undoubtedly, with numerous connections in the Chinese League of Legends community and globally, Doinb's leaked information always carries high credibility. Essentially, he only engages in such actions to attract more attention and viewership for his streaming sessions.
And perhaps, as Doinb and the Chinese media perceive this situation. It's highly likely that in the near future, the 'king of rumors' will have to exercise more restraint in leaking confidential information, unofficial news on his streaming channel. This is not only to safeguard his financial interests and avoid penalties but also to protect the reputation of LPL BTC as well as Doinb himself in the eyes of the Chinese League of Legends community.
