TSM signs Huni as its 2021 top laner

While LCS organization, TSM, may have lost two legends in Soren “Bjergsen” Bjerg and Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng in the offseason, they have scored a major win by signing ex-Dignitas and EG player, Heo “Huni” Seung-hoon, as their new top-laner.

Despite being a Worlds finalist with a reputation as one of the best in the game, Huni has faced some hard times in the LCS. After a record-breaking deal with Dignitas that turned sour in Spring, the Korean import took a less-prioritized reserve role in Evil Geniuses alongside Colin “Kumo” Zhao.

Huni was able to get some playing time with EG’s fringe mid-laner Greyson “Goldenglue” Gilmer, but the squad could not break out of the mid-table in the summer and finished sixth in both regular season and playoffs.

As for TSM, the 2020 season was a bittersweet one for Bjergsen and the boys. After winning their seventh LCS title, the TSM squad would underperform at Worlds 2020, setting an infamous 0-6 record for the worst performance of a first-seed team.

With such disappointing results, the organization has turned to a significant roster overhaul. With Bjergsen now in the head coach role and Doublelift retiring, TSM has brought in players like Huni to create a stronger competitive roster.

Huni joins the 2021 line-up as another veteran with Tristan “PowerOfEvil” Schrage and Hu “SwordArt” Shuo-Chieh. As a top-laner, he’ll also be forming a synergy with young gun jungler Mingyi “Spica” Lu.

As an old guard in the League competitive scene, Huni understands that he can still accomplish a lot even though he’s had some bad seasons.

“Maybe I’m not playing well, but I’m pretty sure I can prove all the haters wrong and I’m just gonna be playing well like Huni,” said the new top-laner. “This year is probably my last shot to prove myself.”

With Huni now filling in the top-lane, TSM’s 2021 line-up is looking to be a top contender for the LCS. With four members already locked down, the org will be looking for NA-resident ADC to complete its roster.