Yakult Brothers Announce Major Roster Changes Ahead of ACL and Fantasy League Finals

The organization Yakult's Brothers has officially confirmed the departure of three key members of their roster.

Following mutual consultations and respecting the players' wishes, the team has parted ways with offlaner Thiay "JT-" Junwen, coach Lu “Fenrir” Chao, and the fourth position player Xiong “Pyw” Jiahan. The farewell to Pyw was particularly noteworthy: the club highlighted his contribution to their victory at the Shanghai stage and securing a spot in the Fantasy League. According to the team, his leadership was the foundation of Yakult Brothers' successes this season.

Special thanks were also extended to Nicholas “ zeal ” Lim Eng Han, who made a significant impact at the ACL×ESL Challenger China tournament. His performance was memorable for its aggressive style and key moments that influenced the outcomes of matches. The club noted they hope to see zeal again on major stages.

In light of these departures, Yakult Brothers announced two important changes. Experienced offlaner Xiang "Beyond” Zhenghong has joined the team, and the legendary E “ BoBoKa ” Zhibiao, who previously played for the team, has returned to the lineup. Their task is to strengthen the roster for the final stages of the ACL and Fantasy League, as well as to compete for a spot in the EWC and The International.

Updated Yakult Brothers roster:

First position: Jin “ flyfly ” Zhiyi
Second position: Zhou “ Emo ” Yi
Third position: Xiang ”Beyond“ Zhenghong
Fourth position: E “ BoBoKa ” Zhibiao
Fifth position: Chan “Oli~” Chong Kien