KT Rolster suffered a 0-2 defeat against Hanwha Life Esports in their last match of the first round of the 2026 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) regular season, which took place at LoL Park in Jongno on the 29th. Despite starting the season with an impressive eight-game winning streak, this loss to second-place Hanwha Life Esports pushed them out of the tie for first place.
Below is the complete interview transcript with Head Coach Go Dong-bin and ‘Bdd’ Gwak Bo-seong.
Q. What is your overall assessment of today’s match?
Head Coach Go Dong-bin: It was a challenging match, but we entered it with the belief that we could emerge victorious if we performed well. It’s disappointing to have suffered a loss.
‘Bdd’: There were opportunities where we could have taken the lead, but due to nerves, things didn’t go as planned.
Q. By winning just one set, you could have secured sole possession of first place. Why do you think you ended up losing 0-2?
Head Coach Go Dong-bin: While there were overall issues, if I had to pinpoint one, it would be our failure to capitalize on our power spikes.
Q. (To ‘Bdd’) Why were you feeling nervous?
‘Bdd’: Perhaps it was because winning would have secured us first place. I’m not entirely certain.
Q. It seemed like you were outmatched in terms of objective teamfight planning.
Head Coach Go Dong-bin: Once we fell behind, the draft and gameplay became challenging, but even in situations where we could have had the upper hand, we failed to execute our intended strategies. The opponent displayed more flexibility and performed better in objective fights.
Q. Despite today’s loss, you finished the first round with an 8-1 record.
Head Coach Go Dong-bin: I believe that performance during the playoffs is what truly matters, but accumulating wins early on boosts our morale. While we need to continue improving, an 8-1 record is not a negative outcome.
‘Bdd’: Although today’s loss is disheartening, our team’s form has been on the rise. Since the later stages are crucial, we will refine our gameplay and deliver better performances going forward.
Q. Any final thoughts?
Head Coach Go Dong-bin: Today’s defeat is certainly disappointing, but with plenty of the regular season remaining, we will persist in our hard work and return with a more polished performance.
‘Bdd’: We’re only halfway through the season. I will dedicate myself to ensuring that we maintain strong performances.
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