BLG Announces Viper Hand Injury, Bot Laner Returns to Korea for Treatment
Bilibili Gaming has released an official statement regarding the team's bot laner, Park "Viper" Do-hyeon. The organization said that he will return to South Korea for further examination and treatment of his hand injury.
Why Viper Returned to South Korea
A translation of BLG's official announcement on X shared details regarding Viper's return to South Korea. BLG shared that due to a worsening hand injury, the bot laner returned to South Korea to seek treatment.
BLG has officially released a statement regarding #Viper's condition:
— Tenten (@confuxun) May 21, 2026
"We are very sorry to inform everyone that:
Due to the worsening hand injury of player #Viper, after comprehensive evaluation and following the latest medical advice, and taking into account both the player's… https://t.co/G0oS6ZHn76pic.twitter.com/AxLC8qnEEm
The team shared the announcement ahead of the LPL 2026 Split 2 Knockout Stage. This decision followed a comprehensive evaluation using the latest medical advice. According to BLG, the organization prioritized Viper's health and future competition preparations. Their statement did not reveal the severity of the injury.
As a result of his return to South Korea, Viper missed the "Arcane" immersive music show offline event last May 23. BLG apologized to fans who already purchased tickets for the event. The statement did not provide a timeline for Viper's return but BLG said they will continue monitoring his recovery.
How Viper's Injury Affects BLG
Viper's injury is a huge hit for BLG, who are currently at the top of the LPL's standings. The severity of his injury could affect the team's chances of winning competitions for the rest of the year. This could also impact the team's qualification hopes for the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational and the League of Legends 2026 World Championship.
Prior to his injury, BLG were one of the best teams in the world. They won the LPL 2026 Split 1 championship and subsequently won the 2026 First Stand Tournament.
The former world champion joined BLG ahead of the 2026 season. He has remained one of the team's most important players throughout the year.
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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 7:27 PM.