In a surprising turn of events, popular Japanese esports team "Bol Juku" withdrew from the KOC Tournament quarterfinals on the day of the event. The reasons behind their unexpected move remain unclear. The news has sent ripples through Japan's gaming community, as Bol Juku was widely expected to reach the tournament's finals this year.

In the Japanese esports scene, such sudden withdrawals are uncommon and often deemed disrespectful to competitors and fans. The digital gaming industry is highly regarded in Japan, and professional gaming teams like Bol Juku carry high expectations from their supporter base, making this incident notably significant.

In the US or EU, teams withdrawing at the last minute from a major esports tournament would also cause shockwaves. However, due to the vast number of competitive teams in these regions, there could potentially be less focus on one team's withdrawal. However, professionalism and respect for the competition are generally expected, so the reasons behind such decisions are usually scrutinized.