Valorant: yoman Leaves Nongshim RedForce Roster [Confirmed]

Valorant veteran Chae 'yoman' Young-moon has officially parted ways with Nongshim RedForce after completing his one-year coaching contract, entering free agency as an active player and tactical coach ahead of the 2026 VCT Pacific campaign. According to verified roster reporting from VLR.gg, the 30-year-old Korean tactician concluded his tenure assisting head coach Kim 'SilKanoN' Gyu-ho alongside core starters WoohyuN, Xross, Rb, Francis, and Ivy. yoman initially returned to Nongshim in January following premier tier-one stints competing for Gen.G and Global Esports across the 2025 international calendar. Before transitioning behind the bench, yoman helped pioneer the early iterations of the roster prior to the organization acquiring the Ascension-winning Sin Prisa Gaming lineup. In his departure statement, yoman emphasized that stepping into coaching expanded his macro philosophies, though he remains eager to explore starting player opportunities before sunsetting his competitive career. Nongshim RedForce enters off-season scouting aiming to preserve their Korea Rank #1 domestic standing while solidifying their tactical staff before VCT Kickoff.