Title: Why Marin left
Recently, the discussion in the e-sports circle about former SKT T1 top laner Marin (Zhang Qinghuan) has once again become a hot topic. Especially the reason for his departure from SKT T1 has triggered widespread speculation. This article will combine the hot topics and structured data on the entire network in the past 10 days to conduct an in-depth analysis of the background and reasons for Marin’s departure.
1. Marin’s career review

Marin is a well-known Korean e-sports player who once played for the SKT T1 team and helped the team win the 2015 Global Finals. His strength and leadership abilities were highly recognized, but he chose to leave SKT T1 in 2016 and transferred to the LGD team in the LPL division. This decision caused great controversy at the time.
| time | event |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Helped SKT T1 win the S5 Global Finals and won the FMVP |
| 2016 | Announced leaving SKT T1 and joining LGD team |
| 2017 | Left LGD and briefly played for the AFs team |
| 2018 | Retired and transitioned into coaching |
2. Analysis of the reasons why Marin left SKT T1
According to popular discussions and past interviews in the past 10 days, the reasons for Marin leaving SKT T1 mainly focus on the following aspects:
| reason | Detailed description |
|---|---|
| Salary issue | The salary provided by the LPL division is much higher than that of the LCK, and Marin hopes to obtain better financial returns. |
| Competition within the team | Competition for the top lane position in SKT T1 is fierce, and Marin hopes to get more playing opportunities |
| desire for new challenges | Marin hopes to try different competition regions and competition styles to improve his personal abilities. |
| Team strategy adjustments | SKT T1 made lineup adjustments in 2016, and Marin was not a core candidate to stay on the team. |
3. Hot topics about Marin in the past 10 days on the Internet
The following are the hot topics and data related to Marin in the past 10 days:
| topic | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Marin's life after retirement | 85 | Weibo, Hupu |
| Marin and Faker's friendship | 92 | Tieba, Twitter |
| The real reason why Marin left SKT | 78 | Zhihu, Reddit |
| Review of Marin’s performance in LGD | 65 | Station B, YouTube |
4. The impact of Marin’s departure
Marin's departure has a profound impact on both SKT T1 and LGD:
1.Impact on SKT T1:SKT T1 lost its core top laner in 2016. Although new players were subsequently introduced, there were problems with team coordination.
2.Impact on LGD:LGD was highly anticipated after the introduction of Marin, but failed to achieve ideal results, and Marin's performance was also questioned.
3.Impact on the LPL region:The addition of Marin has increased the attention of the LPL division and promoted exchanges between China and South Korea.
5. Summary
There are many reasons why Marin left SKT T1, including financial considerations and the need for personal career development. Although his departure was regretted by many fans, it is also a common choice in the career of e-sports players. Now, Marin has retired for many years, but his legendary story is still circulating in the e-sports circle.
Through the analysis of structured data, we can have a clearer understanding of the background and impact of Marin's departure. Whether as a player or a coach, Marin has made important contributions to the esports industry.
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