LCK Coach Faces Disciplinary Action after Sexual Reference in Post-Match Interview
Dplus Kia head coach Kim ‘cvMax’ Dae-ho has faced disciplinary action following an inappropriate sexual reference made during a post-match interview. The incident occurred after Dplus Kia’s elimination from the League of Legends Championship (LCK) Road to MSI, where the team suffered a 3-2 series defeat to KT Rolster, blown after maintaining a 10,000 gold lead.
When questioned about losing the substantial advantage in Game 4, which contributed to the reverse sweep, cvMax responded with a sexually suggestive metaphor. The Korean organization subsequently announced mandatory media training as punishment for the inappropriate language used during the broadcast interview.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns within professional esports regarding conduct standards and the public responsibilities of coaches and players in official settings. The LCK’s response emphasizes the importance of maintaining appropriate language during official broadcasts and interviews.