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Doinb wins LPL MVP after two years in retirement

Doinb wins LPL MVP after two years in retirement

League of Legends

Martin Arévalo-Östberg

21 Jan, 2025, 20:22

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Last updated: 8 Apr, 2025, 17:51

A shock was sent through the LPL when the news first hit that Ninjas in Pyjamas would be bringing star mid laner and former Worlds Champion Kim "Doinb" Tae-sang out of retirement. Now, after the conclusion of his first split back, Doinb has been named LPL MVP after leading his team to a first place finish in Group D of the Split 1 Regular Season.

Doinb wins LPL 2025 Split 1 Regular Season MVP
Even after two years in retirement, Doinb's hands are still warm enough for an MVP. (Credit: LPL)

Doinb wins LPL 2025 Split 1 Regular Season MVP

The new and improved NIP took the LPL by storm during Split 1, finishing their group with a 9-1 scoreline: the best in the LPL. If the team's resurgence has been marvelous to witness, though, that is largely thanks to Doinb.

After more than two years away from the competitive League of Legends scene, Doin returned to the LPL and immediately proved everyone he hadn't skipped a beat. Not only was Doinb's staggering 8.73 KDA the highest out of all mid laners in the LPL, but it was also done in true Doinb style with several carry performances coming off the back of unconventional mid lane picks like Pantheon, or even Lee Sin.

After winning Worlds all the way back in 2019, Doinb continues to prove you don't need to stick to the meta to win games on the biggest stage. Truly, a worthy winner of the LPL Split 1 MVP.

Doinb won Worlds 2019 FPX
More than 5 years after winning Worlds with FPX, Doinb continues to rack up the awards. (Credit: Michal Konkol/Riot Games)

LPL Split 1 All-Pro Teams

Along with Doinb's MVP, several other players were selected for the LPL 2025 Split 1 Regular Season All-Pro. Here is the complete list:

First Team All-Pro

Second Team All-Pro

Third Team All-Pro

 

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