Lee “Pungyeon” Jong-hyuk is heading back to where it all started. The mid laner officially joined HANJIN BRION in the LCK on June 29, 2026, leaving CTBC Flying Oyster after a roughly five-month stint in the League of Legends Challengers Pacific.
Pungyeon first entered the professional scene through BRION Academy back in February 2021, making this return less of a gamble and more of a reunion tour with upgraded credentials.
From academy roots to regional detour and back
After his initial stint in the BRION Academy system, the mid laner picked up experience with SANDBOX Academy and Freecs Challengers before moving to CTBC Flying Oyster on December 22, 2025, sending him to the LCP. That experiment lasted until approximately May 2026.
Those needs became acute after Loki, the team’s previous mid laner, departed earlier in 2026. Pungyeon slots into that gap at 22 years old.
