Summary:
- Gen.G’s Ruler received an 800,000 KRW fine for his second chat restriction violation in 2025.
- Riot Games discovered the offense during routine account reviews before the 2026 LCK Cup.
- He faces potential suspension and tripled fines if he commits a third conduct violation.
Professional League of Legends players are expected to act well both in official matches and when playing alone, but even world champions can lose their cool. Gen.G Esports AD Carry Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk recently broke Riot Games’ player conduct rules, so Riot Games fine Ruler for what he did. The 2017 World Champion was fined 800,000 Korean won (about €465 or $800) after getting his second chat restriction for using bad language in ranked games in 2025.
Pattern of Misconduct in Solo Queue
Ruler’s problems with in-game behavior started back in March 2025 when Riot Games first warned him. They banned him from chat and ranked games for 1 week due to bad language.
The first incident happened during the 2025 LCK/LCK CL second integrated roster account search. This was the first time the experienced player was officially punished for his actions. However, Ruler’s behavior did not improve enough to avoid further penalties.
The second violation happened on October 2, 2025. He got another seven-day chat ban for more bad language. This was especially bad timing because it happened at the end of the LCK season and just weeks before the World Championship. Riot Games found this second problem during regular account checks before the 2026 LCK Cup.
Understanding the Penalty
Riot Games said that while 800,000 KRW may seem like a lot, this is a lighter punishment given how serious repeat offenses are. The company could have fined up to 1,000,000 KRW or suspended Ruler for up to three matches. Choosing to fine him instead of suspending him shows they took into account his usually professional behavior and how important he is to his team.
However, penalties escalate sharply for future violations. If Ruler receives a third chat restriction, officials could fine him up to three times the current amount. This is up to three million won (about $2,045). They can also suspend him for up to 10 matches in either the LCK or the LCK Challengers League. These harsher punishments aim to strongly deter repeated misconduct and reinforce the importance of respectful behavior in all League of Legends games.
Issue Among Professional Players
The situation Ruler got himself into matters not only because of his champion status but also because it shows a broader issue within the professional community. Aside from him, there a many professional players who have faced chat restrictions during their careers. We can see that the pressure and frustration of solo queue affect even the best competitors.
Most notably, 2018 World Champion Kang “TheShy” Seung-lok received multiple chat restrictions before Korean authorities permanently banned him from Korean solo queue in early 2023. He is violating rules on rented accounts, along with earlier incidents of intentional feeding and toxic behavior.
Final Thoughts
Clearly, Ruler must pay the fine that Riot Games imposed. Players can request a retrial from the eSports Fair Trade Commission within 14 days of receiving written notice of a penalty. However, if they fail to do so within that timeframe, the LCK Office will issue a final penalty decision. As a world champion and top ADC, Ruler should not damage his reputation through poor behavior in solo queue. This fine may serve as an important warning before more serious issues arise.
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