Every new season of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Indonesia brings speculation, anticipation, and anxiety. But when the name is RRQ Hoshi, the stakes always feel heavier.
Season 17 is not just another roster shuffle. It is a turning point.
After a turbulent MPL ID Season 16 that saw RRQ Hoshi finish seventh and miss the playoffs—an outcome that sent shockwaves through one of Indonesia’s most storied esports organizations—the message was clear: reflection was necessary, and change was inevitable.
Now, as the curtain rises on MPL ID Season 17, RRQ Hoshi is not merely rebuilding. It is redefining itself.
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The Foundation Remains: Rinz & Idok
Amid uncertainty, two names stand firm.
Hajirin “Rinz” Arafat and Said “Idok” Ridho remain at the heart of RRQ Hoshi. Their journey is not a simple story of promotion or persistence. It is a narrative shaped by rivalry, growth, and unfinished ambition.
Both players rose through the competitive ladder in dramatic fashion. Before becoming pillars of RRQ Hoshi, they competed in MDL Indonesia. In Season 8, they represented Bossque and captured the championship—ironically defeating RRQ Sena in the grand final. Fate has a sense of humor.
Later, they joined RRQ Sena and helped drive the team to Runner-Up in MDL Indonesia Season 9, falling narrowly 4–3 in a gripping final against Geek Fam ID Junior. That loss did not define them; it hardened them.
Their promotion to RRQ Hoshi in MPL ID Season 14 was not symbolic. It was earned.
Since then, they have experienced the highs and lows of top-tier competition:
- MPL ID Season 14: Runner-Up, falling to Team Liquid ID.
- MPL ID Season 15: Runner-Up again, this time against ONIC.
- MPL ID Season 16: A painful seventh-place finish and missed playoffs.
Twice at the gates of glory. Once forced to rebuild from the ground up.
Season 17 is their season of redemption.
A New Presence in the EXP Lane: RRQ Dan
To reshape the future, RRQ Hoshi looked beyond comfort.
Dan Nathaniel Yambao—now known as RRQ Dan—joins the roster as the team’s new EXP Laner. Born in the Philippines in 2005, Dan brings both regional perspective and competitive maturity.
Before joining RRQ Hoshi, he played for RRQ Kaito and previously for Omega Neos in the Philippine scene. His résumé includes championship victories in We Are Legends Season 1 and King’s League Tournament Season 3, alongside multiple strong finishes in MDL Philippines events.
But beyond trophies, Dan offers something more crucial: composure.
The EXP Lane in modern Mobile Legends demands more than mechanical skill. It requires discipline, map awareness, and the ability to absorb pressure while creating space for the team. Dan’s addition reflects RRQ Hoshi’s intention to balance youthful fire with tactical stability.
This transfer is not cosmetic. It is structural.
Super Kenn: A Bold Statement in the Jungle
If the EXP Lane represents stability, the jungle represents momentum.
Enter Super Kenn, officially joining RRQ Hoshi on January 28, 2026.
Kenneth Marcello, born in 2006, may be young, but his experience is international. Known previously for his time with Bigetron Alpha, he later expanded his competitive journey to Tiongkok, competing with DianFengYaoGuai and qualifying for major international stages including MSC 2025 and the M7 World Championship.
This matters.
The modern jungler is the pulse of the game. Rotations, tempo control, objective timing—every macro decision flows through this role. Super Kenn arrives with refined mechanics and exposure to different playstyles, bringing adaptability that RRQ Hoshi has clearly prioritized.
He is not merely filling a vacancy. He is setting a new tempo.
Trust Earned in the Gold Lane: Toy
While new faces arrive, some stories are about perseverance.
Toy remains in the Gold Lane—not by default, but by determination.
His journey began in RRQ Sena within MDL, where he developed through trial and disappointment. He once attempted to break into the MPL roster and fell short. Instead of stepping away, he stayed, refined his craft, and proved himself through consistent performance.
Interestingly, Toy did not begin his competitive journey as a Gold Laner. Starting as a jungler during his early days in Mobile Legends, he gradually transitioned into the role that now defines him.
The Gold Lane is the most visible role in the eyes of fans. Damage output, positioning errors, late-game decisions—everything is magnified. In a team as closely scrutinized as RRQ Hoshi, the mental fortitude required to thrive in that spotlight cannot be overstated.
Toy earned that trust.
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The Bigger Picture: From Setback to System
MPL ID Season 16 was not just a disappointing result. It was a diagnostic moment.
For an organization of RRQ’s stature, finishing outside the playoffs is more than a statistical anomaly—it is a call to introspection. The roster reconstruction for Season 17 reflects a deeper evaluation process: not only assessing individual talent, but recalibrating synergy, mental resilience, and long-term direction.
With Rinz and Idok anchoring the mid and roam, Dan reinforcing the EXP Lane, Super Kenn commanding the jungle, and Toy holding the Gold Lane, the puzzle is nearly complete.
But this is not about assembling five names on paper.
It is about forging identity.
A Season of Proof
Season 17 will test everyone.
For Rinz and Idok, it is about finishing what they started—transforming runner-up finishes into championships.
For Dan and Super Kenn, it is about integrating seamlessly and elevating the system around them.
For Toy, it is about consistency under scrutiny.
And for RRQ Hoshi as an organization, it is about demonstrating that resilience is not just a slogan—it is culture.
The Land of Dawn awaits once again.
This time, RRQ Hoshi does not arrive as favorites or underdogs.
They arrive as something more dangerous:
A team with something to prove.