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.