TSM's Doublelift reveals he considered retiring alongside Bjergsen
North American League of Legends veteran Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng was very close to retiring from competitive play.
Team SoloMid’s Søren “Bjergsen” Bjerg announced his retirement from pro LoL after playing the MOBA professionally since he was 17 years of age. He stated that he will
now become TSM’s head coach. This news shocked fans around the world, including Bjergsen’s teammate Doublelift.
Doublelift admitted on Twitter that he considered retiring for an entire week once he heard the news.
“Soren is one of the best players and people I’ve ever played with. The shoes will be tough to fill,” the ADC said.
when he told me, I considered retiring alongside him for a week. Soren is one of the best players and people I’ve ever played with, the shoes will be tough to fill
https://t.co/KNLFNkQJgM
— Yiliang Peng (@TSMDoublelift)
October 24, 2020
On a recent stream, Doublelift opened up about Bjergsen’s retirement a bit more.
“He did it. It’s what he wants. Feels pretty bad of course,” Doublelift said.
The former Team Liquid pro was excited to rejoin TSM and play alongside Bjergsen once again. The roster saw a lot of success in the LCS, but fell short at Worlds 2020. Doublelift is worried about the team “not being the same” without Bjergsen on the roster, something that led him to consider retirement as well.
“But I thought about it and it doesn’t seem right to retire on that note,” Doublelift said.
TSM disappointed LCS fans by not getting a single win while competing at Worlds. Many viewers knew changes were coming to the TSM roster. But despite the historically unfortunate performance, the League of Legends community wasn’t expecting a move this big. Losing Doublelift would have just added to TSM’s uncertainty.
The player free agency window begins November 16, meaning more roster changes will hit the entire scene.
Olivia Richman
About Olivia Richman
Olivia has worked in media ever since graduating from college, with her coverage ranging from traditional newspaper reporting to digital coverage of all things gaming, online betting, and nerd culture. She has traveled around the world pursuing that coverage, from the far coasts of the United States to the busy downtown core of Tokyo, Japan. Olivia’s favorite games include Overwatch and Super Smash Smash Bros, and she has been published at Esports Illustrated, Inven Global, EsportsInsider, Upcomer, and elsewhere.
View full profile
Read Also
League of Legends
League of Legends 2026 MSI preview: Teams, schedule, rewards
Hannan Mundia
2026’s MSI is on the horizon, with cash prizes and a guaranteed spot at this year’s World Championship on the line. Some favorites have proven their skills, as well as underdogs that have a chance to cause an upset. This preview highlights the tournament’s teams, schedule, and potential rewards for those who perform well. Eleven teams have qualified for this year’s MSI, but that doesn’t mean that every team is ...
Esports Betting
Why is the League of Legends MSI the LPL’s tournament?
Wasif Ahmed
In League of Legends, South Korea almost always wins the World Championship. However, it’s the LPL that has won more than half of the Mid-Season Invitationals since their launch in 2015. So why is MSI the LPL’s tournament? And what can we expect for the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational next week? First off, let’s have a look at the history and stats for the two regions at the LoL Worlds and ...
League of Legends
Fnatic founder denies rumors of organization being sold
Hannan Mundia
Fnatic founder and CEO Sam Mathews denied that the organization is set to be sold in the coming weeks. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that Fnatic has seen much better days. The team’s League of Legends and CS2 rosters have been seeing multiple recent changes, and the VALORANT team’s performance has been mixed this year. Considering the team’s performance, it didn’t surprise many when reports that the organization was ...
League of Legends
Hanwha Life Esports defeats T1 to qualify for MSI
Hannan Mundia
After a surprisingly one-sided match, Hanwha Life Esports defeated the reigning champions T1 to qualify for MSI at the 2026 LCK Road to MSI. The LCK is by far considered the strongest League of Legends region. While T1 and Gen.G’s rivalry is iconic, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that recent roster changes put HLE on the same playing field as the two giants. The addition of Zeus and ...
Esports Betting
T1 vs Gen.G 2026: Best betting odds and picks for LCK Road to MSI
Hannan Mundia
The 2026 LCK Road to MSI is almost over, with T1 and Gen.G having one last rematch in this split to determine which team qualifies for MSI. Both teams are in excellent shape, though T1’s recent loss against Hanwha Life Esports may put it at a disadvantage. Gen.G is looking extremely strong currently, and the clean sweep against KT Rolster proves that the team means business. Tournament: 2026 LCK Season ...
Esports Betting
Bilibili Gaming vs Team WE: Best betting odds and picks for the LPL Split 2 2026
Wasif Ahmed
Bilibili Gaming faces Team WE in the LPL Split 2 playoffs, with neither team expected to be in the lower final. Everyone thought that BLG would go through the upper bracket and that WE would lose in the first round. Yet Team WE were the ones who knocked BLG down to the lower bracket. Now, the two teams rematch for the LPL’s final spot at Mid-Season Invitational. Tournament: LPL Split ...
Esports Betting
Gen.G vs KT Rolster 2026: Best betting odds and picks for LCK Road to MSI 2026
Hannan Mundia
The 2026 LCK Road to MSI split is in full swing, with Gen.G and KT Rolster about to face off in round four to determine which team competes for a chance to qualify for MSI. Gen.G may be one of the strongest professional teams in the region, but KT Rolster has taken down the fan-favorite last year at Worlds when the stakes were higher than ever. The looming question here ...
