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JD Gaming (JDG) is a Chinese professional esports organization based in Beijing.

Key Information

It has two League of Legends teams: a main roster, officially Beijing JDG Intel Esports Club,[1] that competes in the League of Legends Pro League (LPL), the top-level league for the game in China, and an academy roster named Joy Dream that competes in the League of Legends Developmental League (LDL), China's secondary league. Both teams were formed on 20 May 2017 after e-commerce company JD.com acquired the LPL spot of the QG Reapers[2] and the LSPL (now LDL) spot of Now or Never.

JD Gaming is also a Valorant's franchising partner and competing in VCT China. It had an all-female League of Legends team and an Overwatch team, both of which saw only minor success and were disbanded.[2]

League of Legends

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History

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Roster Evolution and Early Competitive Endeavors(2017)

Most of the QG Reapers' players and staff joined JD Gaming after their organization's acquisition by JD.com on 20 May 2017. JD Gaming's first roster consisted of top laner Kan "Kabe" Ho-man, junglers Kim "Clid" Tae-min and Chang "Xinyi" Ping, mid laner Kim "Doinb" Tae-sang, bot laners Xu "Barrett" Qiubin and Lee "LokeN" Dong-wook, and supports Hu "Cloud" Zhenwei and Zuo "LvMao" Minghao. The team's first tournament was the 2017 Demacia Cup, which they placed ninth to twelfth after losing 0–2 to LGD Gaming.

JD Gaming was placed in Group B for the 2017 LPL Summer Split, placing fifth in their group with a 6–10 record. The team qualified for the 2017 National Electronic Sports Tournament (NEST) after defeating Edward Gaming 2–0 in the qualifiers. JD Gaming was able to make it to the NEST finals, where they lost 0–2 to Invictus Gaming. Following NEST, JD Gaming underwent several roster changes: Kabe, Xinyi, Doinb, Barrett, and Cloud left the team, while top laner Zhang "Zoom" Xingran and mid laner Zeng "YaGao" Qo joined to replace the vacant positions. The newly revised roster of Zoom, Clid, YaGao, LokeN, and LvMao placed fourth in the 2017 Demacia Championship after losing 0–2 to Invictus Gaming once again.[3]

During the 2018 LPL Spring Split, JD Gaming was a member of the league's eastern conference, where they placed fourth with a 10–9 record. This placement qualified them for playoffs, where they placed seventh to eighth overall after losing 0–3 to Bilibili Gaming. JD Gaming placed third in the 2018 LPL Summer Split eastern conference with a 13–6 record and qualified for playoffs, where they placed third again after defeating Rogue Warriors 3–0 in the third place match. The team was unable to qualify for the 2018 World Championship after Edward Gaming knocked them out of the 2018 LPL Regional Finals with a close 3–2 victory.[4] JD Gaming took first place at NEST 2018 after defeating Topsports Gaming 2–1 in the finals.[5]

Clid and LokeN left JD Gaming during the offseason on 20 November 2018. In December 2018, junglers Sung "Flawless" Yeon-jun and Đỗ "Levi" Duy Khánh were acquired from Rogue Warriors and 100 Thieves respectively,[6][7] while bot laners Ju "Bvoy" Yeong-hoon and Gu "Imp" Seung-bin joined from Young Miracles and Team WE respectively to complete the roster. The new roster placed seventh to eighth in the 2018 Demacia Cup.[8]

JD Gaming placed eighth in the regular season of the 2019 LPL Spring Split, barely qualifying for playoffs as the last seed. The team went on to exceed many analysts' expectations by making it to the grand finals[9][10] after taking upset victories over Team WE, Royal Never Give Up,[11] and FunPlus Phoenix,[12] who were fifth, fourth, and first respectively in the regular season. However, JD Gaming was ultimately swept 3–0 by Invictus Gaming in the grand finals.[13][14][15]

It was announced on 13 May 2019 that Levi and Bvoy had left JD Gaming, with the former returning to his former team, GAM Esports.[16] On 23 May 2019, jungler Seo "Kanavi" Jin-hyeok joined JD Gaming from Griffin.[17]

JD Gaming placed tenth in the regular season of the 2019 LPL Summer Split, missing playoffs. The team was unable to qualify for the 2019 World Championship after narrowly losing to Invictus Gaming in the first round of the regional finals. Imp retired and left JD Gaming at the end of 2019,[18] and was replaced with former Top Esports bot laner Lee "LokeN" Dong-wook. With this new roster, JD Gaming took third place at the 2019 Demacia Cup, defeating Vici Gaming in the third-place match.

JD Gaming did not make any additional roster changes going into the 2020 LPL Spring Split, and finished second in the regular season. This placement gave JD Gaming a bye to the semifinals, where they swept defending world champions FunPlus Phoenix in an upset result.[19][20] JD Gaming then defeated Top Esports in a close series at the grand finals, earning their first LPL title.[21]

Current roster

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JD Gaming League of Legends roster
Players Coaches
Role Handle Name Nationality
Top Ale Hu Jia-Le China
Jungle Xun Peng Li-Xun China
Mid Scout Lee Ye-chan South Korea
Bot Peyz Kim Su-hwan South Korea
Support MISSING Lou Yun-feng China
Head coach

Kim "cvMax" Dae-ho

Assistant coach(es)

Yeon "Sin" Hyeong-mo

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Roster updated 9 January 2025.

Tournament results

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Placement Event Final result (W–L)
9th–12th 2017 Demacia Cup 0–2 (against LGD Gaming)
5th 2017 LPL Summer Split (Group B) 6–10
Qualified NEST 2017 Qualifiers 2–0 (against Edward Gaming)
2nd NEST 2017 0–2 (against Invictus Gaming)
4th 2017 Demacia Championship 0–2 (against Invictus Gaming)
4th 2018 LPL Spring Split (East) 10–9
7th–8th 2018 LPL Spring Playoffs 0–3 (against Bilibili Gaming)
3rd 2018 LPL Summer Split (East) 13–6
3rd 2018 LPL Summer Playoffs 3–0 (against Rogue Warriors)
3rd 2018 LPL Regional Finals 2–3 (against Edward Gaming)
1st NEST 2018 2–1 (against Topsports Gaming)
7th–8th 2018 Demacia Cup 1–2 (against Edward Gaming)
8th 2019 LPL Spring Split 9–6
2nd 2019 LPL Spring Playoffs 0–3 (against Invictus Gaming)
5th–8th NEST 2019 1–2 (against Invictus Gaming)
2nd Rift Rivals 2019 LCK-LPL-LMS-VCS 1–3 (against LCK)
10th 2019 LPL Summer Split 6–9
3rd 2019 LPL Regional Finals 2–3 (against Invictus Gaming)
3rd 2019 Demacia Cup 3–0 (against Vici Gaming)
1st 2020 LPL Scrims League 3–0
2nd 2020 LPL Spring Split 12–4
1st 2020 LPL Spring Playoffs 3–2 (against Top Esports)
1st 2020 LPL Summer Split 13–3
2nd 2020 LPL Summer Playoffs 2–3 (against Top Esports)
5th–8th 2020 World Championship 1–3 (against Suning)
3rd–4th 2020 Demacia Cup 2–3 (against Team WE)
4th 2021 LPL Spring Split 12–4
5th–6th 2021 LPL Spring Playoffs 1–3 (against FunPlus Phoenix)
12th 2021 LPL Summer Split 7–9
5th–15th NEST 2021 2–4
21st–24th 2021 Demacia Cup 0–4
3rd 2022 LPL Spring Split 11–5
4th 2022 LPL Spring Playoffs 1–3 (against Victory Five)
2nd 2022 LPL Summer Split 14–2
1st 2022 LPL Summer Playoffs 3–2 (against Top Esports)
3rd–4th 2022 World Championship 1–3 (against T1)
9th–14th NEST 2022 2–4
5th–8th 2022 Demacia Cup 0–3 (against TT)
1st 2023 LPL Spring Split 13–3
1st 2023 LPL Spring Playoffs 3–1 (against Bilibili Gaming)
1st 2023 Mid-Season Invitational 3–1 (against Bilibili Gaming)
2nd 2023 LPL Summer Split 14–2
1st 2023 LPL Summer Playoffs 3–2 (against LNG Esports)
3rd–4th 2023 World Championship 3–1 (against T1)

Valorant

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Current roster

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JD Gaming Valorant roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
jkuro Yeung Ho-chung Hong Kong
stew Park Young-chan South Korea
Link7 Chen Yu-han Taiwan
Z1yan Yang Bowan China
Babyblue Geng Haoran China
riyabtw Freddie Liu Cho-ming Hong Kong
kklin Zhang Zilin China
Head coach

Yang "Ego" Haozun

Assistant coach(es)

Ashton Thomas "Wendler" Wendler

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

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JD Gaming (JDG) is a prominent Chinese professional organization based in , founded in May 2017 through the acquisition of the (LoL) roster and LPL slot from QG Reapers by Jingdong Xingyu, the arm of giant . The organization fields competitive teams across several popular titles, including , , , and (known as Peacekeeper Elite in China), with a focus on building a global ecosystem that integrates , , , and youth education initiatives. The flagship League of Legends division competes in China's top-tier (LPL) and has established itself as a powerhouse, securing multiple domestic titles such as the LPL Spring 2020 championship after defeating Top Esports 3-2 in the finals, the LPL Summer 2022 title with a victory over Top Esports, and the LPL Summer 2023 title after defeating LNG Esports 3-2 in the finals. On the international stage, JDG has achieved significant milestones, including winning the (MSI), reaching the semi-finals at the 2023 where they fell 1-3 to T1, and earning the Best Esports Team award at for their dominant year-long performance. Beyond , JDG's squad has competed in international circuits like VCT China, while their and teams participate in regional professional leagues, contributing to the organization's reputation as a multifaceted entity headquartered at the Beijing JD Esports Center. In the 2025 LPL season, which featured a three-split format, JDG competed across all splits while maintaining its status as one of China's leading brands with a professional, commercialized approach to the industry.

History

Founding and early development

JD Gaming, commonly abbreviated as JDG, was established on May 20, 2017, as the esports division of the Chinese giant . The organization entered the competitive scene by acquiring the League of Legends Pro League (LPL) spot and roster from the disbanding team QG Reapers, marking 's foray into professional . This acquisition positioned JDG as a new entrant in China's premier professional league, with the team based in and focused initially on building a competitive presence in the LPL. The inaugural roster consisted of top laner Kabe (Kan Ho-man), junglers Xinyi (Chang Ping) and Clid (Kim Tae-ho), mid laner (Kim Tae-sang), ADC LokeN (Kim Woong-in), and support LvMao (Liu Chun-lin), reflecting a blend of domestic Chinese talent and international South Korean players. JDG's debut came at the 2017 Demacia Cup, where they finished 9th-12th after a 0-2 loss to . In their first full LPL season, the 2017 Summer Split, the team placed 5th in Group B with a 6-11 record, demonstrating potential but struggling against established rivals; they later achieved 2nd place at the National Electronic Sports Tournament (NEST). Entering 2018, JDG reinforced its lineup with substitutes including Xiaohan and RD, while coach Homme (Kim Dong-hoon) joined on May 23 to guide strategic development. The Spring Split saw improved results with a 4th-place regular season finish, though they were eliminated 3-0 by in the . Momentum built in the Summer Split, where JDG secured 3rd in the regular season and advanced to the finals, falling 3-2 to ; this earned them 3rd overall and a spot in the Regional Finals, lost 3-2 to . These early campaigns highlighted JDG's rapid adaptation and growing competitiveness within the LPL.

Expansion and organizational changes

Concurrently with its main roster, JD Gaming established an academy team known as Joy Dream (JDM) in 2017 by acquiring the LSPL (now LDL) spot from Now or Never, providing a developmental pipeline for emerging talent to feed into the primary squad. This structural addition supported long-term roster sustainability, with players occasionally rotating between the academy and main team, as seen in transfers like jungler Xiao17's return to Joy Dream in early 2022. The organization expanded beyond League of Legends in 2024, entering the esports ecosystem by acquiring the core roster and coaching staff from Rare Atom ahead of the VCT China League. This included players such as "stew" Young-chan, Ran "Viva" Lifan, Chen "YiHao" Yihao, and Zhuo "MarT1n" Zhengjie, along with coach jkuro, enabling JD Gaming to compete as a franchised partner in 's professional circuit. Later that year, on June 3, 2024, JD Gaming announced its entry into the King Pro League (KPL), China's top tournament, further diversifying its portfolio into mobile esports. In May 2025, JD Gaming entered the (Peacekeeper Elite) scene by acquiring the roster of , consisting of players SpaceMan, Donzz, SuZe, Cold119, Ns12, and MiFan. In early 2025, JD Gaming joined the World Cup Foundation's Club Partner Program, a $20 million initiative to support multi-game operations across 40 global clubs, enhancing its international presence and resources for cross-title development. Organizational adjustments continued with high-profile hires, such as Korean coach Lee "Bail" Sung-jae for the division in October 2025, aimed at bolstering competitive performance ahead of VCT 2026. Additionally, a 2025 partnership with firm XBorg launched a fan engagement platform, integrating for tokenized supporter interactions and merchandise.

League of Legends

Division history

JD Gaming's division was founded on May 20, 2017, when the e-commerce giant acquired the LPL slot and primary roster from the struggling QG Reapers, marking the organization's entry into professional . The team made initial adjustments by adding top laner Xiaoali and support LvMao while releasing jungler Alone, retaining core players like mid laner and AD carry Loken. Their first outing was at the 2017 Demacia Cup, where they showed promise by reaching the finals but ultimately fell short. In the ensuing LPL Summer Split, however, JD Gaming faced challenges, ending 5th in Group B with a 6-10 record and failing to advance to the , highlighting early integration issues. The 2018 season brought notable progress as JD Gaming bolstered its lineup with top laner Zoom and mid laner Yagao ahead of the Spring Split, alongside appointing Homme as . They secured 4th place in the eastern conference during Spring with a 10-9 record, qualifying for for the first time. Momentum carried into Summer, where the team posted a 13-6 regular season mark and advanced to the , defeating Rogue Warriors in the quarterfinals before losing 2-3 to in the semifinals to claim 3rd overall. This period established JD Gaming as an emerging contender in the LPL, emphasizing improved macro play and synergy under Homme's guidance. In 2019, JD Gaming peaked domestically in the Spring Split, surging through the with dominant performances to reach the grand finals against defending world champions , though they were swept 0-3. The Summer Split proved disappointing, with a 10th-place finish and playoff miss amid roster inconsistencies and meta shifts. The team rebounded in 2020's Spring Split by winning their first LPL title, overcoming Top Esports 3-2 in a thrilling featuring standout plays from support LvMao, including a game-winning tempered fate ultimate. This victory qualified them for Worlds 2020, where they reached the quarterfinals before elimination. The Summer Split saw JDG reach the grand finals, finishing 2nd after a 2-3 loss to Top Esports, signaling improved stability. The 2021 season marked a low point, as JD Gaming missed the Spring playoffs with a 6-10 record and finished 12th in Summer, their worst performance to date, leading to significant roster overhauls including the departure of coach Homme. Recovery came swiftly in 2022, with the acquisition of mid laner Scout proving pivotal; the team clinched the Summer Split title by defeating Top Esports 3-2 in the finals, securing the LPL's top seed for Worlds 2022, where they earned 3rd-4th place after a strong group stage run. Building on this, 2023 saw unprecedented dominance: JD Gaming won both the Spring and Summer LPL titles—the Spring over 3-1 and Summer over LNG Esports 3-2—becoming the first team to achieve back-to-back splits since 2018. They capped the year by winning MSI 2023 against 3-1, claiming their inaugural international trophy and finals MVP honors for mid laner . At Worlds 2023, they advanced to semifinals before falling to T1. Entering 2024, JD Gaming maintained competitiveness but faced stiffer regional competition, finishing 3rd in the Spring Split after a lower bracket run ending in a 1-3 loss to Top Esports, and finishing 7th-8th in Summer after a 2-3 loss to in Round 1. The 2025 season reflected mixed results amid LPL format changes to three splits: 3rd-4th in Split 1 playoffs after losing 2-3 to Anyone's Legend and 1-3 to Top Esports, 7th-8th in Split 2, 5th-6th in Split 3 after a lower bracket run defeating 3-2 before losing to Anyone's Legend, and 7th-8th at the Asia Invitational. These outcomes underscored ongoing adaptation to evolving talent pools while solidifying JD Gaming's status as a perennial LPL powerhouse with four domestic titles and sustained international presence. At Worlds 2025, they finished 7th-8th.

Rosters and personnel

JD Gaming's League of Legends roster has undergone several changes leading into the 2025 season, reflecting the organization's efforts to rebuild after a challenging year. As of November 19, 2025, the team competes in the LPL with a mix of domestic talent and international stars, emphasizing a balanced lineup capable of contending in high-stakes tournaments; note recent departures of ADC Peyz (to T1, November 19, 2025) and support Wink (November 17, 2025), with no immediate replacements announced. The current starting roster features:
RolePlayer IDReal NameNationalityJoin Date
TopXiaoxuXu XingzuJuly 17, 2025
JungleXunPeng LixunDecember 9, 2024
MidScoutLee Ye-chanDecember 8, 2024
ADC(Vacant)---
Support(Vacant)---
Additionally, Wang "Zhuo" Xuzhuo serves as a substitute support, having joined on August 10, 2025, potentially filling the support role amid recent changes. This lineup was shaped by key acquisitions in late 2024, including Korean midlaner Scout from LNG Esports and ADC Peyz from , aimed at injecting veteran experience into the team following the departures of top laners Flandre and Ale in December 2024. The mid-season signings of top laner Xiaoxu from ThunderTalk Gaming and support Wink from further addressed early-season inconsistencies, with the roster debuting in full during LPL Split 3; however, both Wink and Peyz have since departed. On the personnel side, JD Gaming's coaching staff is led by a combination of experienced figures, with Ming "Clearlove" Kai appointed as on July 14, 2025, bringing his legacy as a five-time world champion jungler from EDG to guide the team's strategy. Clearlove works alongside Yeon "Sin" Hyeong-mo, who joined in April 2025, and a supporting team that includes coaches Bobo and Xiasu (both since December 2024), as well as analyst Karma (since May 2024). This staff emphasizes tactical innovation and player development, contributing to the organization's ongoing push for international success.

Tournament results and achievements

JD Gaming has achieved significant success in the League of Legends Pro League (LPL), securing four domestic championships and establishing itself as one of China's premier teams. Their breakthrough came in the 2020 LPL Spring Split, where they won the title by defeating Top Esports 3-2 in the grand finals, marking their first major trophy. This victory qualified them for the 2020 , where they finished 3rd-4th. Building on this momentum, JD Gaming reached the quarterfinals at the 2020 World Championship after a strong 2nd-place finish in the LPL Summer Split. The team continued its rise in subsequent years, clinching the 2022 LPL Summer Split championship with a dominant performance and advancing to the 2022 , where they secured a 3rd-4th place finish after notable wins in the Swiss stage. Their most dominant period arrived in 2023, with back-to-back LPL titles in both the Spring and Summer Splits; they defeated 3-1 in the Spring finals and LNG Esports 3-2 in the Summer grand finals. This success propelled them to the , where JD Gaming claimed their first international title by beating 3-1 in the finals. At the 2023 , they reached the semifinals before falling to T1, ultimately placing 3rd-4th overall. In 2024, JD Gaming maintained competitiveness but fell short of another title. They finished 3rd in the LPL Spring Split after a strong group stage (2nd place) and playoff run, including a 3-0 upper bracket win over , though they lost 1-3 to Top Esports in the lower bracket finals. Their LPL Summer Split performance was more modest, finishing the group stage with a 4-4 record before ending 7th-8th after exiting in the playoff Round 1 with a 2-3 loss to ; this result prevented qualification for the 2024 . The 2025 season saw the LPL adopt a three-split format, and JD Gaming adapted well initially. In Split 1, they topped Group B with a 3-0 record and reached the upper bracket final, securing 3rd-4th place overall after losses to Anyone's Legend (2-3) and Top Esports (1-3). Split 2 brought mixed results: a 2nd-place group stage finish in Group D led to 3rd in the Rumble Stage (12-6 series record), but they were eliminated early in playoffs with losses to Weibo Gaming (2-3) and Team WE (1-3), placing 7th-8th. In Split 3, JDG finished 5th-6th after a lower bracket run, defeating EDward Gaming 3-2 before losing to Anyone's Legend. Despite not advancing far enough for the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational, JD Gaming qualified for the 2025 World Championship via regional points and achieved a 7th-8th place finish there.

Key Tournament Results

YearTournamentPlacementNotes
2020LPL Spring1stDefeated Top Esports 3-2 in finals.
2022LPL Summer1stChampionship win; qualified for Worlds.
20223rd-4thAdvanced from Swiss stage.
2023LPL Spring1stDefeated 3-1 in finals.
2023Mid-Season Invitational1stFirst international title; defeated 3-1.
2023LPL Summer1stDefeated LNG 3-2 in finals; back-to-back domestic titles.
20233rd-4thSemifinals appearance.
2024LPL Spring3rdLost lower bracket finals to Top Esports 1-3.
2024LPL Summer7th-8thEliminated in playoff Round 1.
2025LPL Split 13rd-4thUpper bracket finalists.
2025LPL Split 27th-8thEarly playoff exit.
2025LPL Split 35th-6thLower bracket run.
20257th-8thQualified via points.

Valorant

Division history

JD Gaming entered the Valorant esports scene in September 2023, initially competing in open qualifiers for the Evolution Series Act 1: Variation. The team struggled in its debut year, achieving placements such as 17th-32nd in Act 1 qualifiers and 5th-8th in Act 2 open qualifiers, before reaching 7th-8th in Act 2 play-in. In January 2024, the original roster disbanded, with players including , Z1Yan, jNwOw, S1Mon, Vici, Nearley, and Koharu departing. JD Gaming quickly rebuilt by acquiring the roster from Rare Atom, featuring key players like jkuro, , MrCANI, and Z1Yan. This acquisition marked a turning point, allowing the team to compete in the VCT 2024 Kickoff, where they finished 7th-9th. The 2024 season saw consistent mid-tier performances, including 11th in VCT Stage 1, 5th-6th in Stage 2, and 7th-8th in the Cup. The 2025 season brought further roster evolution amid the VCT China's three-stage format. JD Gaming added players such as Link7 and riyabtw in May, kklin in June, and Yuicaw and zhe in November to address inconsistencies. They started the year with a 7th-8th finish at the VCT 2025 China Kickoff, followed by 4th in China Evolution Series Act 1. In VCT Stage 1, they placed 9th-10th, and 9th-12th in Act 2 x ACL. Stage 2 resulted in 9th-10th, but the team peaked in Act 3 with a 1st-place victory. The season concluded with 3rd at the China Evolution Series Epilogue on November 15, 2025, after defeating Trace Esports 3-2 in the lower bracket. These results highlight JD Gaming's growth into a competitive force in China's Valorant ecosystem, though international qualification remains elusive.

Rosters and personnel

As of November 2025, JD Gaming's roster combines experienced international talent with domestic prospects, focusing on adaptability in the VCT league. The team has undergone multiple changes throughout 2025 to optimize roles, with recent additions bolstering depth for the Evolution Series Epilogue. The current starting roster features:
RolePlayer IDReal NameNationalityJoin Date
DueliststewPark Young-chanJanuary 16, 2024
ControllerjkuroYeung Ho-chungJanuary 16, 2024
InitiatorMrCANIChen Ting-hsunJanuary 16, 2024
SentinelZ1YanLiu ZihanJanuary 16, 2024 (rejoined post-acquisition)
FlexBabyblueNot specified2025 (exact date unspecified)
Substitutes include Link7 (Yang Bowan, China, joined May 7, 2025), riyabtw (Freddie Liu Cho-ming, , joined May 7, 2025), kklin (Zhang Zilin, , joined June 24, 2025), Yuicaw (Huang Yung-chieh, , joined November 7, 2025), and zhe (Niu Zhe, , joined November 7, 2025). These additions, particularly the November signings, were aimed at enhancing flexibility following mid-season struggles in VCT Stage 2. The coaching staff is led by head coaches ValAnalysis (Ma Hyun-sung, , joined January 16, 2024), Ego (Yang Haozun, , joined October 28, 2024), and bail (Lee Sung-jae, , joined November 7, 2025). Assistant coach Wendler (Ashton Wendler, ) joined in February 2025, supporting strategic development and player scouting for sustained competitiveness in VCT China.

Tournament results and achievements

JD Gaming's Valorant division has primarily competed in China's VCT league and Evolution Series since 2023, building experience through qualifiers and regional events without securing international berths. Early participation focused on development, with notable progress in 2025. The team earned approximately $2,000 in prizes, highlighted by wins in the Superb Cup and Evolution Series Act 3. In 2023, JD Gaming debuted with qualifier runs, peaking at 7th-8th in the Evolution Series Act 2 play-in ($694 prize). The 2024 season marked stabilization post-rebuild, with 7th-9th at VCT Kickoff, 11th in Stage 1, 5th-6th in Stage 2, 7th-8th at WALL-E Cup ($702 prize), 5th-6th at FGC Invitational, and 5th-6th at Superb Cup ($687 prize). No major titles were won, but consistent showings established the team in the mid-tier. 2025 saw mixed results in the expanded format: 7th-8th at VCT Kickoff (loss to XLG Esports), 4th in Evolution Act 1 (loss to ), 9th-10th in VCT Stage 1 (losses to Wolves Esports, , Trace Esports), 9th-12th in Act 2 x ACL (loss to TYLOO), 9th-10th in Stage 2 (losses to Trace Esports, , , TYLOO), 1st in Act 3 (undefeated run, defeating Titan Esports Club 3-0 in finals), and 3rd in Evolution Epilogue (wins over Any Questions Gaming and Trace Esports, loss to ). These achievements, particularly the Act 3 title, represent JD Gaming's strongest domestic performance to date as of November 2025.

Key Tournament Results

YearTournamentPlacementNotes
2023 China Evolution Series Act 2: Selection - Play-In7th-8thLost to 0-2.
2024VCT 2024: Kickoff7th-9thLost to Titan Esports Club 1-2.
2024VCT 2024: Stage 111th1-4 group stage record.
2024VCT 2024: Stage 25th-6thLost to 0-2.
2024WALL-E Cup7th-8thLost to XLG Esports 0-2; $702 prize.
2024Superb Cup5th-6th1-2 group stage; $687 prize.
2025VCT 2025: Kickoff7th-8thLost to XLG Esports 1-2.
2025 China Evolution Series Act 14thLost to 0-3.
2025VCT 2025: Stage 19th-10th1-4 group stage.
2025 China Evolution Series Act 31stDefeated Titan Esports Club 3-0 in finals.
2025 China Evolution Series Epilogue3rdDefeated Trace Esports 3-2 in 3rd place match.

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