Yeon and CoreJJ Set to Desert Team Liquid for Cloud9’s 2027 Reboot

The LCS Power Duo’s Exit

Yeon’s climb began in 2020 with 100 Thieves Next, a grind through the LCS Scouting Grounds that earned him a spot on Team Liquid Academy later that year. He broke into the main roster ahead of the 2023 split and has since shouldered the ADC role for four straight LCS seasons, always paired with CoreJJ.

After early stints as an ADC with Dignitas, he switched to support on Samsung Galaxy, reaching the 2016 World final and winning the 2017 championship 3‑0 over SK Telecom T1. The roster morphed into Gen. G in 2018 before CoreJJ crossed the Pacific to join Liquid in November 2018. He collected LCS Spring and Summer titles in 2019, earned MVP honors in Spring 2019 and Summer 2020, and added Lock‑In victories in 2021 and 2022. More recently, he helped Liquid claim the 2024 Spring crown, the 2025 LTA championship, and the 2026 Summer title alongside Yeon.

Cloud9’s Title‑Starved Rebuild

After a Spring runner‑up loss to LYON in the Lock‑In final and a 3‑0 defeat to FURIA in the Americas Cup final, the team placed third in both the Spring and Summer splits. Liquid eliminated C9 in both playoffs, and LYON finally ended C9’s summer run in the lower bracket.

The third‑place finish earned Cloud9 a Worlds Play‑In berth, but the team stumbled out of the stage. A 3‑2 loss to Karmine Corp dropped them into the lower bracket, where FURIA swept them 3‑1, sealing C9’s early exit.

According to Sheep Esports, Cloud9 plans to replace ADC Edward “Tactical” Ra—who has permission to explore options despite a contract through November 2028—and support Philippe “Vulcan” Laflamme, whose deal runs to 2029.

If Yeon and CoreJJ sign, they would slot directly into the vacant bot lane, bringing four seasons of chemistry and recent championship experience. The reports also note that Cloud9’s 2027 blueprint includes mid‑lane star Robert “Blaber” Huang and top‑lane Lee “Loki” Sang‑min, rounding out a roster that hopes to convert regular playoff appearances into silverware.

What’s at Stake for 2027

The potential moves would end CoreJJ’s eight‑year stint with Liquid, a tenure that began in late 2018 and produced multiple domestic crowns.

The offseason looms, and both organizations await official confirmations.