All eight Korean participants boycott Day 2
All eight Korean participants sat out the Day 2 matches in protest over the tournament's operation and handling of the controversy.
- 킴성태
- KRAFTON
What is this about? A controversy over participants accessing outside information during PUBG Asia Stars 2026 and KRAFTON's handling of the tournament. The story at a glance Outside-information controversy → Boycott by all eight Korean participants → Sponsorship activities paused → Remaining matches canceled → Official apology Where do things stand? In its September 21, 2026 announcement, KRAFTON said it had confirmed stream sniping by HIMASS and TANVUU and that disciplinary proceedings against both participants were underway.
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All eight Korean participants sat out the Day 2 matches in protest over the tournament's operation and handling of the controversy.
Korean participant Soopi denied allegations of misconduct and reported online harassment. She also asked to have her PUBG Partner streamer status removed.
10 Billion Coffee announced steps to temporarily suspend PUBG-related sponsorship activities, including advertising, menu promotions and events. Kkanbu Chicken was also reported to have put related promotions and events on hold.
KRAFTON canceled Day 3, the final day of competition, and decided not to determine final rankings. It said prize money would be distributed to the six participating regions on the same basis and revoked HIMASS and TANVUU's PUBG Vietnam Partner status.
Yoon Soo-jin, head of PUBG Publishing, apologized for failures in tournament operations and communication. KRAFTON said it had confirmed stream sniping by HIMASS and TANVUU and that disciplinary proceedings against both participants were underway.