Is BLG competing without Bin in the next LPL match? Wenbo promoted to main roster mid-season

Hannah Marie ZT, Senior Editor

Last Updated: 29/01/2026

Online reports suggest that BLG top laner Chen ‘Bin’ Ze-Bin has walked away from the LPL League of Legends roster after a dispute between teammates.

These reports are supported by the fact that BLG has since promoted Yang ‘Wenbo’ Wen-Bo to the main roster. 

Why has Bin left the BLG roster?

In the most significant LPL drama since RNG exited League of Legends, Bin appears to have walked out on the BLG roster. According to a post shared online by the X (Twitter) account “King Valeiker” (@lolvaleiker), Bin left the BLG roster due to a dispute with a BLG team leader. This is assumed to reference team management. 

In the post, they clarified, “While arguing withthe team leader, he carried his bag and just left.” They also stated, “he is not kicked,” suggesting that Bin is not permanently removed from the roster but may be stepping back temporarily while any conflicts are resolved. 

They posted a screenshot of messages regarding the situation. 

The League of Legends community is already discussing the possible reasons behind this change. 

Bin did face significant challenges during the 2025 season, which appear to have continued into 2026. Competing in such a high-pressure environment would certainly make the conditions for tension possible to arise.

Others believe that Bin’s tensions with BLG lie explicitly with management, not his teammates. 

Until further information is received from the team or players involved, this is speculation.

Is Wenbo replacing Bin permanently?

As of January 29th, the LPL website lists two top laners for BLG, both Bin and Wenbo. 

Furthermore, the official LoL Esports social media accounts have announced Wenbo’s promotion to BLG’s first team.

The King Valeiker account also posted a screenshot from BLG’s Discord announcing that Former BLG.J top laner Wenbo has been promoted to the main roster, effective immediately.

Given these various confirmations of Wenbo’s promotion, Wenbo is expected to play in BLG’s upcoming game on January 30th.

However, this does not guarantee that the roster move is permanent. 

In the Discord screenshot posted by King Valeiker, BLG states, “This temporary promotion is intended to help him quickly adapt to the intensity of competition and deliver satisfactory performances with the team.”

With both players being registered, BLG has left the door open for Bin’s return, if any tensions are resolved. 

Hannah Marie ZT, Senior Editor

Hannah is a journalist specialising in the esports, gaming, and technology sectors. Working for outlets such as Dot Esports, Esports Insider, and of course ENUK, she has developed a love for wider esports, Apex Legends, and advocating for women's esports initiatives. You may have seen her at various esports and gaming events, including ALGS LANs, ESI London, EGX, and watch parties.

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