Japan Tier 2 is currently referred to in this ironic way.
JP VCT has many excellent imported KR and RU, but
They are constantly tasked with the mission of carrying extremely heavy barbells called "JP players" during matches.
Imported players who successfully endure rigorous training will later become outstanding professionals and join Tier 1 teams.
In other words, it is sad to say, but region itself is a training gym for very good imported player.
(HYUNMIN would be a prime example of recent success.
He performed barbell complexes with so much load that he could not even advance to JPTier 2 LMAOOOOO)