“I ate Zenji, T1, MSI · EWC!” LCK proved international competitiveness, the last puzzle ‘Rolled Cup’ conquest plan operation (SS eye focus)

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(Sports Seoul | Reporter Kim Min -kyu) I conquered the world twice in a week.

Zenji also climbed the top at EWC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following the MSI in Vancouver, Canada. In addition, the T1 finished the MSI runner -up and EWC to third place, raising the LCK status once again. Zenji and T1, which decorate a page of history, will start the final puzzle ‘LOL World Championship (Rolled Cup)’ conquest plan in the third round of the LCK regular season, which will be resumed from the 23rd.

On the 13th, Zenji, who became the world’s strongest in the 2025 mid -season Invitational (MSI) for two consecutive years, also won the e -Sports World Cup (EWC) one week later and set a record of two titles in the shortest international competition. This clearly imprinted its presence around the world.

The MVP of this journey is by far the’in ‘Kim Ki -in. He led the team at the decisive stroke based on the top line strategy and InnisiATI in the fight that led to the EWC Finals of the EWC Finals.

In the championship interview, ‘Ki -in’ said, “I was disappointed last year. I wanted to win this year, but I’m really happy to do this.”

It’s not the end. T1 also stood at EWC after MSI. The T1 lost to AL in the EWC semi-finals, but in the third and fourth place, G2 esports was defeated 2-0. In addition, in the MSI final, he was runner-up by defeating 2-3 after fighting with Zenji. In LCK, there is a story that comes out like a buzzword. It is ‘T1 (T1, Zenji)’. Like this, the two teams of Sookmyung’s rivals have solidified their presence on the international stage.

After confirming the third place, Ryu Min -seok said, “It was a difficult schedule because it was a tournament that was held immediately after MSI, but I thought it was better.”

The gaze is now focused on the third round of the LCK regular season, which begins on the 23rd. The tension has increased even further with the introduction of the recently announced top and lower splits. Zenji, Hanwha, T1, Nongshim, and KT have been named in the top splits, and they are ready for the final goal and winning the championship based on the skills identified in the international war.

Keria said, “Thank you so much for the fans who cheered. I’m sorry, but when I go back to Korea, I have a game.”

It’s not just one championship, but Zenji’s two -year -old crown of international war, which is the real power of LCK. Zenji and T1 chewed MSI and EWC. Now he is working on the last puzzle ‘Rolled Cup’. The journey connecting the DNA of Victory, which has begun to restart, will take place. kmg@sportsseoul.com