Weibo Gaming announced the addition of Zhou "Despa1r" Lipeng to the coaching staff of their League of Legends roster. The announcement was made on the club's official accounts on X and Weibo.

The appointment comes amid the ongoing LPL Split 2 2025, where the team is fighting for a playoff spot, making Despa1r's arrival a significant strategic move. The new coach brings extensive international experience and has previously been part of the coaching staff of several top Chinese scene clubs. His involvement could play a crucial role in preparing Weibo Gaming for the decisive part of the season.

Among Despa1r's most notable achievements is winning the championship at Worlds 2019 with FunPlus Phoenix . Later, he served as an assistant head coach at Top Esports during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, where he also established himself as an experienced analyst and strategist.

Current Weibo Gaming Roster:
Chen "Breathe" Chen
Gao "Tian" Tianliang
Li "Xiaohu" Yuanhao
Wang "Light" Guangyu
Fu "Hang" Minhan

Coaching Staff:
Jeong "NoFe" No-chul — Head Coach
Zhou "Despa1r" Lipeng — Coach
Kim "fly" Sangchol — Coach
Zhao "Tselin" Zelin — Coach