Cloud9 reportedly lands CoreJJ and Yeon in Team Liquid bot-lane reunion

Cloud9 reportedly lands CoreJJ and Yeon in Team Liquid bot-lane reunion

Cloud9 is reportedly preparing to sign CoreJJ and Yeon for the 2027 LCS season, bringing Team Liquid’s established bottom-lane partnership to a New organization.

Sheep Esports reports that both players have reached agreements with Cloud9 . The transfers have not been officially announced.

An established partnership

CoreJJ has represented Team Liquid since 2019, becoming one of the organization’s longest-serving players. The former Samsung Galaxy world champion would Leave after eight seasons, with Yeon following him after developing through Liquid’s academy system and joining its starting lineup in 2023.

The pair most recently won the 2026 LCS Summer championship together. Moving both players would allow Cloud9 to acquire an existing partnership Rather than build a New bottom lane from separate signings.

Changes for Cloud9

According to the reports, CoreJJ would replace Vulcan , while Yeon would take the position occupied by Tactical . Cloud9 has reportedly allowed Tactical to explore opportunities.

The proposed moves would Make 2027 the duo’s fifth consecutive season together, extending a partnership that has already produced multiple domestic titles.