Gen.G's star player 'Ruler' Park Jae-hyuk has had a particularly bumpy year. Tax-related controversies surfaced in March, and rumors even circulated that this issue influenced the decision prohibiting social service agents from simultaneously working as pro gamers. The tax issue concluded with disciplinary actions from the KeSPA Sports Fairness Committee, and the Military Manpower Administration clarified that the social service agent matter was "unrelated to Ruler." While the mishandling of taxes was certainly lacking, it is also true that the player was engulfed in an overwhelming wave of criticism. Consequently, Ruler's performance dropped significantly, and Gen.G could not avoid a slump.

However, starting from the second half of the LCK, Ruler began to show a hardened resolve once again. Overcoming the team's slump, which originated from personal struggles, Ruler played a decisive role in achieving Gen.G's regular season 1st place finish, and even claimed the 'Final MVP' in the finals, demonstrating a true sense of resolving one's own troubles. In the post-championship interview, Ruler revealed, "Inside, I even worried whether my pro career might be over, but I always exuded confidence to those around me. By not giving up and working harder than others, I felt my skills returning, allowing me to grab both the championship and the MVP."

One of Ruler's nicknames is 'Last Galaxy.' This signifies that the player is the very last active representative remaining from Samsung Galaxy, the team that won the 2017 Worlds. Having overcome massive turbulence this year, the 'Last Galaxy' shone even brighter.