Xu Junyan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xu Junyan (许君言)
Alias(es)	Silence; SKT.Silence
Gender	Male
Affiliation	SKT; formerly RNG; captain of the Great Xia Asian Games squad
Occupation/Role	Professional League of Legends player; top laner
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Honorary Title System unlocked	4	Learns that causing enemies or haters to mentally break down can yield Honorary Titles.
Three new Honorary Titles	31	Receives three titles after provoking Royal Hooligans through Weibo; one is considered especially useful for his planned LCK career.
Stock God!; World's Number One Solo Competition Champion	47	Gains two further titles after joining SKT and antagonizing RNG fans.
Left Hand DJing, Right Hand Playing Zed!	170	Provides conditional buffs tied to physical affection with a female friend and DJing at a bar.
Pure and Untainted	225	Designates him as the sole “white lotus” within his team.
Mo Family Privilege; Hate Those Who Pretend; I Create the Wave!; Prefect; Borrow 22s from Heaven!	255	Receives five titles following the Continental Championship gathering.

Background

Xu Junyan began his professional career with RNG, but his appearances were limited because he insisted on completing university. During RNG’s World Championship loss to SKT, he dealt 28,000 damage—equal to the rest of his team combined—while absorbing repeated pressure in the top lane. Despite this, his 3–8–5 post-game score was used to portray him as responsible for the defeat. 1 10

When manager Damon pressured him to accept blame, Xu Junyan refused. RNG subsequently terminated his contract, and his Korean-server account was banned. Public opinion turned against him, leaving him without visible support and temporarily living in an internet café. 2 8

He obtained a new Korean account through Kim Min-ah and rapidly climbed solo queue, reaching Platinum 1 in less than a day after playing Nidalee jungle during his placements. He later reached Grandmaster through a fifteen-game winning streak alongside the unknown LCK professional player want to breathe, whose mid-top coordination impressed him. 4 5 20

After LPL clubs publicly refused to sign him and the LPL imposed a ten-year suspension, Xu Junyan joined SKT. His signing made him the LCK’s first Chinese foreign player, and he debuted against KSV as SKT’s top laner. 44 45 49 67

Appearance

Xu Junyan is repeatedly noted for his striking, handsome appearance, which quickly drew attention from fans and media alike. He has a chiseled face and a fit build developed through university-era workouts. 37 50 207

• Described as more handsome than several established professional players. 37
• Has visibly defined muscles, though not an excessively muscular build. 37
• Often wears SKT’s red-and-white three-star jersey after leaving RNG. 47 207
• His appearance helped convert some initially protesting LCK fans into supporters. 50

Personality

Xu Junyan remains composed under public pressure and refuses to accept blame for actions he believes were not his fault. After being scapegoated by RNG, he handles the loss of his team, account, and reputation by focusing on solo queue, contract matters, and securing a future in the LCK. 2 4 5

He is confident, provocative, and especially unforgiving toward RNG, Royal Hooligans, and other opponents who attacked him. His interviews often begin polite and restrained before becoming pointedly ruthless; he frequently taunts rivals without resorting to direct profanity. 67 188 207

Despite his confrontational public persona, he is loyal to those who support him. He re-signs with SKT despite offers from numerous teams, credits Faker as a reason for joining SKT, recommends Canyon to the organization, and takes a leadership role in organizing the Great Xia Asian Games roster. 67 215 255 256

Abilities & Skills

Elite Top-Lane Play

Xu Junyan is an aggressive, mechanically gifted top laner with a broad champion pool. He can turn small lane advantages into solo kills, tower dives, objective control, and rapid team-wide leads. 53 74 101 118

• Achieved first blood against KSV through a 1v2 Darius play after predicting Ambition’s gank. 53
• Secured a triple kill in a 1v4 situation on Darius. 55
• Survived a 2v1 against Smeb and Pawn on Fiora with 20 HP before taking a double kill. 74
• Performed a level-four, full-health Camille tower dive against Khan by predicting and reacting to Flash. 118
• Solo-killed Letme’s Ornn under tower and later killed Karsa’s Camille while playing Aatrox. 247
• Is known to have secured first blood in every game since joining SKT until the streak was broken during the Asian Games final. 283

Reaction Speed and Footwork

His most celebrated plays rely on extreme reactions, precise positioning, and the ability to dodge critical crowd control or damage while continuing to output damage. 76 101 159 286

• Dodges skill shots and crowd control through movement, Flash timing, and champion mobility. 55 76 159
• Uses advanced champion mechanics, including Fiora’s rapid combinations and Irelia’s “Lightspeed Double E.” 77 219
• Uses movement speed, spacing, and opponent prediction to escape multi-player ganks. 136 159
• Can identify opportunities against stealth or concealment effects, treating invisibility as a limited obstacle rather than safety. 286

Game Sense and Prediction

Xu Junyan excels at reading opponents’ positioning, intentions, and jungle paths from minute movements. He frequently turns incomplete information into accurate plays. 67 118 121

• Correctly inferred Kha’Zix’s likely position from Camille’s movement during his LCK debut. 67
• Anticipated Cuzz’s attempt to hide near the Krugs brush and set up a counterplay with Blank. 118
• Uses vision manipulation, wave control, and reverse psychology to force opponents into unfavorable decisions. 54 99 269
• Can make teammates feel as if he is reading both teams’ thoughts when directing skirmishes. 121

Shotcalling

Though initially more renowned for mechanics, Xu Junyan develops into a highly effective shotcaller whose aggressive calls accelerate SKT’s tempo. 116 121 122

• Coordinates efficiently with Faker in mid-top plays and objective setups. 54 101 136
• Calls aggressive engages and dives with rapid follow-up from SKT’s bottom lane and support. 121 203
• His shotcalling is praised as both cunning and substantive during SKT’s series against KZ. 122
• Helped guide a newly assembled Great Xia roster through early Asian Games practice combinations. 265

Languages

Xu Junyan is fluent in Chinese, Korean, and English, allowing him to integrate rapidly into international teams and communicate in overseas interviews. 37 188 214

• Learned Korean after moving to SKT and used it in team environments. 37
• Introduced himself in both Chinese and fluent English during an LCS-stage interview. 188
• His trilingual ability is regarded as an advantage for joining teams across multiple regions. 214

Equipment / Items

• SKT three-star jersey — Worn after joining SKT; Xu Junyan publicly contrasts it with RNG’s “voided” one-star jersey. 47
• Honorary Titles — System-granted titles with varying special effects and conditions. 4 170 225 255
• Blank’s “Junyan’s Quotes” notebook — A notebook in which Blank records Xu Junyan’s sayings. 122

Relationships

• Faker — SKT teammate, close friend, frequent in-game partner, and a major reason Xu Junyan chose to join SKT. Their mid-top coordination becomes one of SKT’s principal strengths. 37 67 101 170
• Bae Joo-hyun — Girlfriend. Their relationship develops from mutual attraction into an openly affectionate partnership. 112 113 114 129 336
• Kim Min-ah — LCK host and early supporter who helps Xu Junyan obtain a new Korean-server account; later interviews him after his LCK debut. 4 5 66 67
• kkOma — SKT head coach who signs, trusts, and supports Xu Junyan despite the risks surrounding his transfer. 42 122 215
• Blank — SKT jungler who is initially intimidated by Xu Junyan but grows admiring and loyal; frequently coordinates ganks with him. 53 118 122
• Canyon — Jungler personally recommended by Xu Junyan to SKT after being found in a Busan internet-café competition. 215 216
• Clearlove — Fellow Great Xia Asian Games player and collaborator in assembling the national squad. 255 256 264
• Kiin — Recurring top-lane rival whom Xu Junyan repeatedly defeats, but also encourages after Kiin becomes demoralized by losses. 99 101 230 283
• RNG — Former team and primary professional adversary following his scapegoating, contract termination, and LPL suspension. 2 44 45 67
• Yu Shuang — Former acquaintance whose trust in Xu Junyan breaks after Damon’s manipulation; their later interviews remain professionally strained. 2 207

Story Role / Major Arcs

RNG Scapegoat and Departure

Xu Junyan is blamed for RNG’s World Championship loss despite his heavy contribution in the decisive game. He refuses to apologize, loses his contract and Korean-server account, and becomes the target of widespread LPL criticism. 1 2 8

Korean Server Climb

Using a replacement account, Xu Junyan climbs Korean solo queue at exceptional speed. His duo queue with want to breathe helps him reach Grandmaster and reinforces his decision to seek an LCK future. 5 19 20

SKT Recruitment and LCK Debut

After the LPL’s public refusal to accept him, Xu Junyan joins SKT as its first Chinese foreign player. He makes his official debut against KSV, ends SKT’s losing streak, and establishes himself through dominant Darius play. 45 49 53 67

LCK Rise

Xu Junyan becomes central to SKT’s resurgence through aggressive laning, mechanical outplays, and increasingly influential shotcalling. His performances against KT, AFs, KZ, and ROX strengthen his standing as a premier top laner. 74 101 118 121 136

International Rivalry with RNG

Xu Junyan repeatedly confronts RNG at international events, defeating them while publicly turning their past treatment of him into a source of taunts. His Jayce triple kill against RNG and subsequent logo display become a direct act of retaliation. 184 188 207 247

SKT Championships and Renewal

He helps SKT win the LCK Spring Split and MSI, earning MSI FMVP. Despite aggressive offers from teams across several regions, he renews his SKT contract and recommends Canyon as a new jungler. 213 214 215

Great Xia Asian Games Campaign

Xu Junyan chooses to participate in the Asian Games, organizes a roster around players including Clearlove, Xi Ye, JackeyLove, Ning, Smlz, and Meiko, and serves as Great Xia’s captain in the final against South Korea. 255 256 264 281

LCK Summer Finals

Xu Junyan wins the LCK Summer Finals with SKT against AFs and receives the FMVP award. During the post-match interview, he sings “Orchid Grass” as a reflection on his journey. 307

Notable Quotes

“I didn't do anything wrong, so why should I admit fault?” 1

“Hello everyone, I am SKT's top laner, Silence.” 67

“I can confidently guarantee, even at the cost of my life, that I will make it to Worlds, and SKT will also make it to Worlds.” 67

“They were filial to me.” 188

“And! I can turn around and beat you black and blue, and crush you to the point of utter defeat.” 207

Trivia

• Xu Junyan’s in-game handle is Silence. 49
• He completed university studies before fully committing to professional play. 10
• He is from Dongshan Province. 226
• He does not drink alcohol during the Asian Games training period, choosing red date and goji berry tea instead. 264
• His looks were influential enough that some LCK fans abandoned anti-import protest plans after seeing him. 50