Sep 19, 2026COREOther
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
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- 논란 터진 지 나흘 만에야…"방플 맞다" 크래프톤 결국 고개 숙였다www.hankyung.comKOOther
- 크래프톤, PUBG 아시아 스타즈 대회 논란에 "전적으로 책임"www.inven.co.krKOOther
- 베트남 선수 부정행위에 PUBG 대회 파행…한국팀 전원 보이콧www.yna.co.krKOOther
- "방플 인정한다더니"... 크래프톤 말과 다른 사과문에 한국팀 이탈www.inven.co.krKOOther
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PUBG Asia Stars 2026 Stream-Sniping and Tournament Response Controversy
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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