BNK FEARX faced elimination from the Road to MSI following a 0-2 defeat against T1 in the second round of the 2026 LCK regular season, which took place at LoL PARK in Jonggak on the 30th. The loss was particularly hard to swallow, especially considering the intense first set that saw both teams pushing to destroy each other’s Nexus in the final moments.
Below, you’ll find the complete interview with BFX Head Coach Park Jun-seok and ‘Clear’ Song Hyeon-min.
Q. How do you feel about today’s match against T1?
Head Coach Park Jun-seok = We lost the first set by the narrowest of margins. We haven’t been in many late-game situations lately, so our decision-making was lacking. In the second set, we needed to secure early kills, but unfortunately, we lost those skirmishes, leading to a snowball effect in the game.
‘Clear’: Today’s match was crucial, so it’s disappointing to come out on the losing end.
Q. What kind of strategy did you prepare for today?
Head Coach Park Jun-seok = During the pick-ban phase, we opted to leave some of ‘Keria’s’ signature picks open and devised a counter-strategy. While it worked well in the early game, our decision-making in the late game fell short.
Q. The final moments of the first set must have been very frustrating.
‘Clear’: We felt confident as we left our base, thinking we could close out the game. However, as we cleared the minion waves, doubts started to creep in, but we pushed forward to finish the match, which unfortunately didn’t go as planned.
Q. What is your overall assessment of the first two rounds?
Head Coach Park Jun-seok = With a mid-season roster change, I was concerned about how the players would adapt. Surprisingly, ‘Taeyoon’ adjusted better than expected. Despite the potential for our performance to falter, the team managed to hold up well. It’s disappointing that we didn’t progress to the next stage.
‘Clear’: The outcomes are undeniably disheartening, and the season has been quite a rollercoaster. Nevertheless, since ‘Taeyoon’ joined, the team dynamics have improved, making it more enjoyable.
Q. With today’s loss, your Road to MSI journey has concluded. As you approach a break, what areas will you prioritize for improvement?
Head Coach Park Jun-seok = While our early game seems solid, we recognize the need to enhance our late-game macro strategies.
Q. Any final thoughts?
Head Coach Park Jun-seok = The defeat today is truly disappointing. We will prepare diligently and aim for a stronger showing in the upcoming rounds.
‘Clear’: Practice sessions have been enjoyable since ‘Taeyoon’ joined. While I wished we could continue playing, we will address our weaknesses and return stronger for the next phase.
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