Chovy
Chovy is one of the top mid-lane players in South Korea, known for his mechanical precision, macro vision, and signature ability to dominate lanes through calculated outplays and teamfight orchestration. Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon has consistently topped solo queue leaderboards and earned multiple LCK titles with teams like Gen.G, solidifying his status as a global League of Legends icon with over 1,000 professional kills and a career win rate exceeding 60%. Representing South Korea and Gen.G at the Esports World Cup 2026 in League of Legends.
Esports World Cup 2026 Participation
Who is Chovy?
Name: Chovy
Real Name: 정지훈 (Jung Ji-hoon)
Date of Birth: March 3, 2001 (age 25)
Nationality: South Korean
Team: Gen.G
Role: Mid Laner
Game: League of Legends
Alternate IDs: ji hun, Miulchi
Active Since: 2017
Net Worth: $5-10 million
Chovy Biography & Career
Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon is a South Korean professional League of Legends mid laner, widely regarded as one of the best players in the game’s history. He currently plays for Gen.G and is known for his elite mechanics, laning dominance, and consistency at the highest level.
Early Career & Rise (2017–2019)
Chovy began his professional career in 2017 with KeG Gwangju before joining Griffin in 2018. He quickly rose to prominence during his rookie season, helping Griffin achieve an undefeated run in Challengers Korea and secure promotion to the LCK.
By 2019, Chovy had established himself as a top mid laner, earning an LCK MVP award and reaching multiple LCK Finals, while also qualifying for his first League of Legends World Championship.
Team Transitions & Consistency (2020–2021)
From 2020 to 2021, Chovy played for DRX and Hanwha Life Esports, maintaining elite individual performance despite roster changes.
During this period, he:
Reached additional LCK Finals
Qualified for Worlds multiple times
Became the fastest player in LCK history to reach 1,000 kills
Gen.G Era & Domestic Dominance (2022–Present)
Chovy joined Gen.G in 2022, marking the most successful period of his career. He immediately won the LCK Summer 2022 title, his first domestic championship.
Since then, he has:
Won five LCK titles, including a historic streak of four consecutive championships
Reached LCK Finals in 11 of his first 14 splits
Earned multiple MVP honors and All-Pro selections
Chovy Stats
National Team Achievement
In 2022, Chovy represented South Korea at the Asian Games 2022, winning a gold medal in League of Legends and earning exemption from mandatory military service.
International Success
Chovy has evolved into a global champion, securing multiple premier international titles:
2× Mid-Season Invitational Champion (2024, 2025)
MSI 2025 Finals MVP
Esports World Cup 2025 Champion
Multiple World Championship Semifinal appearances
FAQ
As of 2026, Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon is 25 years old.
Chovy made his professional debut in 2017, competing in the KeSPA Cup with KeG Gwangju.
Chovy has zero Worlds titles to date, though he's reached the finals multiple times and remains a top contender in League of Legends.
Chovy earns approximately $500,000 annually from his Gen.G contract, with additional income from streaming estimated at $10,000–$20,000 monthly and over $635,000 in career prize money.
Chovy is representing Gen.G at the Esports World Cup 2026 in League of Legends (LoL).
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