Yu Feng's interview received a lot of attention. The media didn't want to mess things up for a headline article. A live interview and a plausible reason made it trustworthy information.
Yu Feng's decision was controversial, but most people could understand his decision.
Fame, money, status....
No matter what one pursued, it would usually be one of these, whether that was in the competitive scene or life as a whole. In the Glory competitive scene, fame and glory reigned supreme. Every pro player pursued these two things. However, this didn't mean everyone was willing to give up everything in their pursuit for glory.
Some could step back for a higher status, or for higher pay.
