Hanjin BRION experienced a heartbreaking loss on August 26 when they faced off against kt Rolster in the Play-In of the 2026 LoL Champions Korea (LCK) at CHZZK LoL Park in Jonggak. Despite being the 1st seed from the Rise Group going up against the 5th-place kt Rolster from the Legend Group, Hanjin BRION fought valiantly and pushed their opponents to the edge, only to fall short in Game 5.
Below is a complete transcript of the interview with Hanjin BRION’s head coach Kim Sang-soo and top laner Shin “Casting” Min-je.
Q. How do you feel after such a hard-fought match?
Head Coach Kim Sang-soo expressed his disappointment at the missed opportunities for victory but highlighted the team’s strong performances in certain games, looking ahead to their next match with determination.
‘Casting’ shared his anticipation for facing top-tier teams and his desire to make it to the playoffs despite the match’s outcome.
Q. You suffered a loss when you went for Baron instead of taking Dragon?
Reflecting on their decision-making during the match, ‘Casting’ acknowledged the hindsight of choosing Dragon but explained their strategic reasoning at the time, admitting to a slight greediness in their gameplay.
Q. Still, you have another opportunity remaining?
Head Coach Kim Sang-soo emphasized the importance of focusing on their strengths to secure a victory in their upcoming match, acknowledging the limitations of practice time.
Q. Overall, what parts of today’s match do you regret the most?
Head Coach Kim Sang-soo expressed his disappointment, particularly in the final Game 5, while also acknowledging the team’s moments of excellence in playing to their strengths.
Q. Do you have any final words?
Head Coach Kim Sang-soo thanked the fans for their support and promised to strive for victory in their next match to advance to the playoffs, while ‘Casting’ expressed his disappointment but also his eagerness to continue playing and learning from the experience.
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