Following the BLG vs. JDG match in the 2026 LPL Split 3, held at the Yangcheng International Esports Center in Suzhou, China, on the 12nd, BLG's ranged damage dealer 'Viper' Park Do-hyeon shared his thoughts on the loss, the team's development, and the league environment.

Regarding his long-awaited reunion with former EDG teammate 'Flandre,' Viper laughed and said, "I never imagined we would end up on the same team again." Although they lost the match, he assessed it as "a process of adapting to BLG's unique, aggressive team style and a good stepping stone for future growth."

He also discussed BLG's current form following their recent loss after a winning streak. "As a team, we are still in the stage of refining our coordination, but personally, I'm enjoying playing as the ranged damage dealer and feel very confident. We had some regrets during the pick-ban phase today, but we can address those and perform better in the next match," he said.

Looking ahead to the upcoming Worlds, he identified communication and crisis management as the key areas for improvement. "We need to enhance our communication during the pick-ban phase and improve our operational ability to handle situations wisely when we fall behind in-game," Viper said.

He also shared his thoughts on the 'Rolling Roadshow,' a new initiative introduced by the LPL this year where teams tour their home regions. "While there isn't much difference in terms of content compared to Splits 1 and 2, the frequent long-distance travel makes the schedule physically exhausting. When we are assigned the final match at 7:00 PM (local time), I feel much more fatigued than I did during my time in the LCK," he explained.

For context, the LPL sometimes hosts three best-of-three matches in a single day, meaning the 7:00 PM match often starts even later if previous games run long. Additionally, teams assigned to the first match of the day are required to arrive at the venue for setup one hour after the final match of the previous day concludes. For example, if the last match ends at 11:00 PM, teams playing the first match the next day must arrive at the venue by midnight.

However, Viper was quick to highlight the positives as well. "The biggest advantage of the LPL is the ability to visit various cities and meet countless fans in each region. The fact that players can go directly to the fans to showcase their matches is, in itself, a fantastic form of fan service," he added.

Regarding the overall characteristics of the league compared to his past tenure in the LPL, he observed, "It remains a league with a combative style that enjoys fighting, and there still seems to be a tendency for teams to collapse easily when a game goes sideways."

Finally, he concluded the interview with a promise: "I want to be remembered as a tenacious pro who never gives up and leaves everyone with the impression that I am a 'truly skilled player.' I am deeply grateful to my Korean fans who have supported me unwaveringly since the last MSI and beyond, and I promise to deliver more exciting and polished performances on the upcoming Worlds stage."