Gen.G Ruler was fined by Riot Games for his second chat restriction. This marks Ruler’s second offense under Riot Games’ conduct rules.
For many ADC mains, getting chat restriction is nothing new in League of Legends, but for pro players like Gen.G Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk might cost them a big fine. On Jan. 9, Riot Games fined Ruler for violating chat restrictions for the second time.
Ruler history of chat restrictions
Ruler's chat restrictions are nothing new to the fans. This time, Riot Games discovered that Ruler had a chat restriction while he was searching roster accounts during the 2026 LCK CUP/LCK CL on Oct. 2, 2025.
Riot Games’ code of conduct requires players to maintain respectful behavior even outside official events. Ruler’s chat restriction constituted a violation of these rules, resulting in a fine of 800,000 Korean won (approximately $800).
Riot had warned Ruler and restricted his chat before. In March 2025, the company explained that it issued the warning "after restricting him from chatting and using the game for verbal abuse during the 2025 LCK/LCK CL 2nd integrated roster account search." Later, during the 2026 LCK CUP/LCK CL Kickoff integrated roster account search, he was once again restricted from chatting for seven days.
Recently, Joo "Duro" Min-kyu shared on his live stream how the enemy team reported Ruler during an arena match.
What happens now?
The player must pay the fine, with no additional penalties. If Ruler commits a third offense, he could face an additional fine of up to three million won (approximately $2,045) and/or a suspension of up to 10 matches, or even a suspension from participating in both the LCK and LCK CL.
"The level of the penalty is determined by the LCK Penalty Index, and the subject may request a retrial from the eSports Fair Trade Commission within 14 days of receiving the written notice of the penalty," as it is written in the official statement. Noncompliance within the designated period will lead to the LCK Office issuing a final penalty.
Pro Players and chat restrictions
However, this is not uncommon, as many players have faced chat restrictions even before becoming professionals. Los Ratones Juš "Crownie" Marušič and Simon "Baus" Hofverberg are popular for these chat restrictions.
Even LoL Worlds 2019 winner Kim "Doinb" Tae-sang was chat-restricted on the Korean server for spamming. "I have been playing this game for 10 years. This is the first time I've been banned," he said.
Worlds 2018 champion Kang "TheShy" Seung-lok has also been chat-restricted multiple times and was permanently banned from the Korean solo queue in early 2023 for "violating new rules on rented accounts," after previous instances of intentional feeding and toxic chat behavior.
Even though Riot can sanction them, some players still say toxic things in chat, prompting chat restrictions or even account bans on certain servers. Ruler’s case is not unprecedented and could happen again with other players in the future.
