Get to know “Cheerio,” an esports player, following news that he admitted to being a stand-in for “Tokyogurl” cheating in ROV at the 2025 SEA Games.
On 3 January 2026, after a heated controversy in the Thai esports scene regarding Tokyogurl, a female player on Thailand’s national ROV team, who was suspected of using a stand-in during competition to build her reputation and allegedly attempting to cheat in the 2025 SEA Games.
Recently, Cheerio, also known as Kong, a male ROV player linked as the stand-in, publicly admitted the truth. He posted on his personal TikTok account on 2 January 2026, confirming his involvement in using a third party to play on behalf of Tokyogurl, as previously rumored. He also expressed remorse and officially apologized to the public.
Let's get to know who Cheerio is.
Cheerio is a well-known Semi-Pro esports competitor. He plays the carry position, a key role in ROV, and has been part of teams such as Bangkok ESC during TEPL 2025. The carry position is vital for mid-to-late game damage, focusing on continuous ranged damage and finishing games for the team.
This means Cheerio is the primary damage dealer, helping to destroy towers and create advantages for his team. Many fans highly praise his performance in ROV gameplay.