In Vietnam’s Esports scene, especially in League of Legends (LoL), Hoàng Luân has become a legend. Known for his captivating voice, sharp analysis, and top-tier fight reading skills, he’s always the go-to caster for intense matches. But with fame and influence comes controversy. Before recently shooting up the “hot search” for drama, Hoàng Luân had a rocky past, facing criticism from T1 fans.
2021: Hoàng Luân clashes with Faker’s hardcore fans
During a match between T1 and DK, T1’s side lanes performed exceptionally, securing the win. Support player Keria shined on Thresh. Looking at the KDA and performance, Hoàng Luân commented, “This is a game where Faker is just on the team to fill the roster.” This instantly drew backlash for seeming dismissive and disrespectful toward a pro player like Faker.
Many Faker fans pointed out that although Faker’s KDA wasn’t flashy, he dealt the second highest damage and dominated the laning phase against ShowMaker’s Lucian, enabling T1’s side lanes to shine.
Hoàng Luân responded with sarcastic remarks and didn’t take the feedback well. This sparked a wave of passionate Faker fans listing Faker’s contributions in detail and demanding that Hoàng Luân reconsider his comments.
Under pressure, Hoàng Luân often defended himself on his streams but eventually admitted his mistake. Still, Faker’s fans remained unsatisfied, insisting he be more responsible with his words going forward.
2024: More trouble with T1 fans
This time, some fans leaked a private chat from what seemed to be Hoàng Luân’s fan group. In the chat, he discussed who might replace Gumayusi if the ADC suffered a hand injury. Many T1 fans were upset, accusing him of wishing misfortune on players.
However, many pointed out the context: it was a private chat with fans, and the scenario was purely hypothetical, possibly never happening. So accusing Hoàng Luân of bad intentions was harsh. Hoàng Luân did not publicly comment on this incident.
“Hoàng Luân apologizes for joke sparking debate”
The hottest drama in Vietnamese Esports recently unfolded like this:
Watching Teddy’s performance, Hoàng Luân praised him so highly he joked Teddy should replace Gumayusi for ASIAD. While many saw it as a spontaneous compliment, some fans, especially Gumayusi’s supporters, found it inappropriate. Bringing up ASIAD roster choices is a sensitive topic that can spark unnecessary fan debates.
Hoàng Luân quickly posted an apology on his personal page, admitting his words could be misunderstood and apologizing to those offended. It seemed the issue would settle, but criticism kept coming, pushing him to change his stance.
Within hours, he deleted the apology post and accused some netizens of applying double standards.
This series of drama since 2021 highlights the delicate balance of online behavior today. For someone behind the mic, the line between a funny joke, a bold opinion, and a disrespectful comment is very thin. Despite past slip-ups and recent controversies shaking his reputation, Hoàng Luân remains an unforgettable figure and a passionate voice in Vietnam’s League of Legends community.
