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Mata leaves RNG, returns to South Korea

Cho "Mata" Se-hyeong gives a post-game interview at the Mid-Season Invitational. Provided by Riot Games

Former world champion Cho "Mata" Se-hyeong recently announced he will return to South Korea following his departure from Royal Never Give Up. He also expressed a desire to join a South Korean squad for the upcoming 2017 season.

Cho is best known for his play on Samsung Galaxy White, during the team's victorious run at the Season 4 World Championships. After taking the Summoner's Cup, Cho moved to China to compete for Vici Gaming, and after failing to make Worlds in 2015, moved to Royal Never Give Up in Dec. 2015 to compete in the 2016 LPL season.

It remains to be seen what team he plans to join for the upcoming 2017 LCK Spring Split.