Host nation China had to settle for only a bronze medal in its showdown against Vietnam.
Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon of Gen.G Esports was the sixth man on the squad.
There are only a few ways one can legitimately be exempted from completing their national service.
That is to either is to win a gold medal at either the Olympics or the Asian Games.
This will also be the first time esports athletes will be allowed exemption from military service in the country.