On the 13rd, at the 2026 LPL Split 3 match held at the Yangcheng International Esports Center in Suzhou, China, NIP defeated Weibo Gaming 2-1, maintaining their momentum with a perfect 4-0 record.

'Hoya' Yoon Yong-ho, who greeted his Korean fans for the first time in a while, recalled, "I'm doing really well in China. When I joined TT in 2022, I was able to adapt quickly thanks to the help of 'Ucal' and a Korean interpreter. I also enjoyed the food, and the team atmosphere was very horizontal, which made it easy to get along like friends." When asked if his Chinese had improved over the past four years, he laughed and said, "My Chinese improved rapidly in the first year or two, to the point where I had no trouble with in-game communication, but I haven't studied much since then, so it's plateaued."

He also described the team identity of NIP, his new home this year. "If last year's team was centered around 'Doinb' to dictate the game, this year's NIP pursues a style where all five players move organically as one," Hoya explained.

Regarding the team's fearsome 4-0 start in Split 3—a stark contrast to their previous splits where they struggled in the playoffs—he expressed confidence: "The team atmosphere is so good right now that our gameplay keeps improving. Personally, I also feel that my skills have leveled up significantly this year."

He also spoke about how his playstyle has evolved since moving to the LPL. "Looking back at my time in the LCK, I felt like a typical 'solo queue warrior,'" Hoya said. "But after coming to the LPL and gaining diverse experience, my vision for the game as a whole has broadened significantly. Looking back now, I think choosing to move to the LPL four years ago was the right decision," he added, expressing his satisfaction.

When asked if he keeps up with the LCK, he replied, "Of course I do." When asked if there were any top laners he has been keeping an eye on lately, he mentioned Dplus KIA's 'Siwoo.' "Siwoo's form is incredible these days," Hoya said, praising him highly. "Even when I face him in solo queue, his laning is extremely strong; he seems unstoppable." Recently, 'TheShy' also praised Siwoo, calling him a player with immense physical talent.

He concluded the interview by saying, "The LPL has many fun and attractive teams, so I hope Korean fans will keep an eye on it from time to time. I am sincerely grateful to the fans who continue to support me without fail."