LoL pro Clid hit with year-long ban amidst harassment scandal

The career of Kim “Clid” Tae-min, once hailed as a League of Legends prodigy, has been thrown into turmoil with a year-long ban from all official LoL Esports competitions.

In a surprising turn of events, Kim “Clid” Tae-min, a prominent professional League of Legends player, has been slapped with a year-long ban from all official LoL Esports leagues. This suspension blankets both the domestic LCK Spring and Summer seasons and the LCK Challengers League (LCKCL), a decision that has sent shockwaves throughout the community.

The ban follows a comprehensive investigation by the LCK committee, which scrutinized online posts and statements from players. The investigation found Clid culpable of engaging in sexually inappropriate actions, a revelation first reported by Korean media outlet Daily Esports.

LCK has decided to ban Clid for 1year. He will be banned from competing not only in LCK/LCKCL but also in other regions. https://t.co/ff0kOYoH9N

— kenzi (@kenzi131) September 4, 2023

 

The controversy originally emerged in June when a woman took to social media, publicly accusing the 24-year-old player of sexual harassment. She backed her claims with damning evidence, presenting screenshots from their conversations on a messaging platform.

The situation took a darker turn when another victim came forward, asserting that Clid had been aware of her status as a minor when the alleged sexual harassment occurred. The gravity of these allegations prompted the LCK Investigation Committee to launch a comprehensive review of the situation.

Following the investigation, Clid was handed a year-long ban from all official LoL Esports competitions. This suspension effectively sidelines him from domestic and international tournaments, severely affecting his professional aspirations. Both Clid and his team, Hanwha Life Esports, have opted to maintain a conspicuous silence on the matter, abstaining from issuing any official statements concerning the player’s suspension.

What’s next for Clid?

Clid’s esports journey, which has been a rollercoaster of triumphs and tribulations, began in the Chinese region, where he served as a jungler for Newbee Young back in 2016. He later made a momentous leap to the fiercely competitive LCK in 2018, representing illustrious teams like T1 and Gen.G along the way.

However, the allegations of sexual harassment and the one-year ban left his career in a dramatic and disturbing turn, The consequences of this year-long ban are profound for Clid’s career. It not only disqualifies him from participating in the regular season but also sidelines him from competing in other regions and prestigious international events, including the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) and the highly anticipated World Championship (Worlds).

As the esports community grapples with the ramifications of this suspension, uncertainties surround Clid’s future in the competitive scene. With questions about his age and recent performance, it remains unclear whether he will stage a comeback to Summoner’s Rift in the foreseeable future.

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