According to multiple sources, Still8 announced on the 23rd that they will be releasing Jin-hyeok "Kanavi" Seo as a free agent. A source revealed that "Following the recent controversy over contracts, Still8 has decided to release Kanavi as a free agent following much deliberation”. He added that “This promise has been made in the presence of several investigators of this issue, and will not be overturned”. Another source said that "Kanavi has been informed of Still8's decision to release him as FA”.
During the discussions, a Still8 employee complained of "how can [we] do business with China from now on", but fell silent upon hearing another retort that "there have been many more cases where Korean players in China have been mistreated and neglected, such as having their pay delayed".
A player with FA status can contract with teams without requiring a transfer fee. Kanavi has previously expressed his wish to become an FA while on CvMax's stream.