When the final Nexus exploded in the BLG-HLE semifinal, the scoreboard read 3-1 – but the numbers that truly mattered belonged to one man. Chen "Bin" Ze-Bin had just done something no LPL player had ever done: qualify for his fourth MSI Grand Final. In doing so, he joined an elite club that only T1's Faker (five) has surpassed, and he stands alone as the greatest MSI performer in Chinese League of Legends history.

For Bilibili Gaming, the victory was more than a ticket to the July 12 showpiece. It was a statement. The LPL's first-seed had bulldozed through LCK's finest – first T1 in a gritty 3-2, then Hanwha Life Esports in a commanding 3-1 – to earn the right to fight for the Summoner's Cup on the global stage. But the narrative was never just about BLG. It was about Bin, the 22-year-old prodigy who has now outlasted generations of rivals, silenced critics of his "only aggression" style, and transformed from a flashy rookie into the most feared top-laner on the planet.

The Road to the Final

Group Stage Dominance

The 2026 Mid-Season Invitational kicked off on June 28 in Daejeon, with 12 of the world's best teams battling through a revamped double-elimination bracket. BLG entered as the LPL's top seed, fresh off a domestic treble – the First Split title, the Global Pioneer Tournament trophy, and the Second Split championship. Their form was immaculate.

The semifinal against T1 was a war of attrition. Game 5 was a clinic in macro play. Bin's Camille split-pushed relentlessly, drawing pressure while Knight's Azir secured every neutral objective. A final 4-v-5 teamfight at 42 minutes ended with Bin teleporting into T1's base, backdooring the Nexus as his team held off four opponents. Post-match, Bin was blunt: "We knew T1 would fight until the end. But we have more gears."

Against HLE, Bin predicted a 3-1 victory pre-match and delivered. In Game 2, his Ambessa executed a 1-v-2 outplay against Zeus's Gnar and Peanut's Maokai, securing a double-kill that erupted the crowd. The final game saw ON's Neeko flash into the middle of HLE's formation, landing a four-man stun, enabling Viper's Ezreal to clean up with a triple-kill. The series MVP was undeniable – Bin's 9.2 KDA and 32% damage share across four games cemented his status.

The Historic Feat

Bin's fourth MSI final appearance places him in rarefied air. Only Faker has more. Here's how the all-time greats stack up:

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