Himass and TanVuu: The PUBG Ban, Tears on VTVcab, and a Career's Farewell

Two professional PUBG players, Himass and TanVuu, have appeared on VTVcab, recounting the story behind a ban that bars them from every global PUBG tournament. Neither could hold back tears during the interview. The case traces back to PUBG Asia Stars 2026. According to Himass, as soon as the incident occurred, his team Anyone's Legend (AL) told him not to speak or intervene on his own and to let the organization handle it. TanVuu's team, The Expendables (TE), also filed an appeal with information intended to protect the player. According to what was shared in the interview, TE did not receive the response it expected, and later decided to disband its PUBG roster. Both Himass and TanVuu had competed on the international stage. Himass said he had planned to play alongside Taikonn until the end of the year before considering retirement. TanVuu hoped to compete for about two more years to enjoy the remaining time with esports. The ban cut it all short. Asked whether they would return to PUBG if the ban were lifted, both gave a decisive answer: no. Himass said he would drive for Grab to make a living. TanVuu planned to move into business and online selling. What stands out is how the parties involved responded. AL kept its PUBG roster, while TE chose to disband. That divergence reflects more than a single decision: financial resources, belief in the players, and how each organization calculates its future. For two players who had reached the international stage, the ban did not merely end a contract; it wiped out most of the career value they had built. The story spread quickly through the community. A campaign calling for justice for the two players gathered more than 4.1 million signatures. The Korean Game Users Association also spoke up, asking the PUBG PC publisher to explain how the ASIA STAR incident was handled. In the interview, both made a point of thanking PewPew and the fans who stood by them. The ban is now in force, but questions about the transparency of the process remain open. For a young esports scene, what endures is not merely a ruling, but the trust of young people who dared to stake their youth on a game.