VCT Pacific Drama Reignites as Termi and Frost Clash Again

The competitive heat between DRX and Talon Esports flared up once more in today’s VCT Pacific match, reigniting the feud between head coaches Pyeon “Termi” Seon-ho and Hector “Frost” Rosario – a beef that started back in Stage 1.

As previously reported, these coaches ignited controversy within the global Valorant community when cameras caught them refusing to greet each other. Frost later claimed his anger stemmed from Termi allegedly leaking Talon’s scrim VODs, an act he felt severely disadvantaged his team.

DRX won that initial encounter decisively (2-0), but the bad blood obviously lingered. Frost responded after the match with sarcastic remarks, prompting Termi to publicly challenge him on social media to prove his accusations.

And tonight’s rematch provided the next chapter, with Talon emerging victorious 2-1 this time. Once again, Termi and Frost refused to greet each other during the entrance, heading straight to their respective teams.

But wait, there’s more to this drama: following DRX’s loss, Termi was seen leaving the stage immediately without shaking hands with the Talon players. This incident instantly drew sharp criticism from VCT Pacific viewers and elicited another sarcastic response from Frost on his social media.

The American coach even made a snarky response to the incident in his post-match interview, appearing unfazed by his opponent’s gesture. Termi has yet to publicly respond to this latest development.

Today’s result sends Talon to the Upper Bracket Final against Paper Rex, who closed the evening with a dominant win over Korean powerhouse T1. Meanwhile, DRX awaits the outcome of tomorrow’s Gen.G vs. RRQ match to determine their Lower Bracket opponent.

Talon’s Young Talent Shines

Putting the drama aside, Talon earned their advancement with an impressive performance. Despite suffering a dramatic loss on the first map Bind, they showed remarkable resilience, battling back with intense play to secure the next two maps (Haven and Lotus) and the series win.

Regarding the young Thai squad’s performance, in-game leader Thanamethk “Crws” Mahatthananuyut has praised Coach Frost’s guidance and his teammates’ ability to follow his shotcall in difficult situations. He also emphasized the team’s strong mentality, fueled by momentum built since the group stage.

Both Frost and CRWS have expressed optimism about their chances against the fan favorite PRX in the upcoming Upper Bracket Final. Although match records clearly show PRX on top, Talon’s competitive performances throughout Stage 2’s group phase should not be underestimated. The Thailand Pride has sharpened their claws and appears more competitive than in previous seasons, when star players like Joseph “Ban” Seungmin Oh and Peter “Governor” No were on the team.