Person
Shin Hyeong-seop (신형섭), known as Rather, is a League of Legends coach and former mid laner on BNK FEARX’s 2026 staff.
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2019 LMS Spring champion with Flash Wolves[1]
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Shin Hyeong-seop (신형섭), known as Rather, began as a mid laner with Griffin. His career record includes a loan to Flash Wolves, where the team won the 2019 LMS Spring split, followed by a return to Griffin and a move into coaching.[1][2]
After coaching Griffin and LNG Esports, Rather joined T1 Esports Academy in 2024. A 2024 interview describes his transition from playing to coaching; Sheep Esports lists him as a BNK FEARX assistant coach for the 2026 LCK season.[1][3][4]
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