Source: Riot Games
Hanwha Life Esports has made significant waves in the 2026 LCK regular season, rising to the top spot in Week 5. KT Rolster, previously on an eight-game winning streak, relinquished first place after consecutive losses to Hanwha Life Esports and HanJin Brion, allowing Hanwha Life to secure the top position on their own merit. Gen.G also secured a victory over Dplus KIA, reclaiming third place and establishing a new ‘Big Three’ consisting of Hanwha Life Esports, KT Rolster, and Gen.G.
Riot Games announced the results for Week 5 of the 2026 LCK regular season, held at LCK Arena in Jongno-gu, Seoul, from April 29 to May 3. The standout moment of the week was Hanwha Life Esports’ ascent to the top position. Following their win against the previously undefeated KT Rolster, they continued their winning streak by defeating T1 in a rematch.
The exceptional performance of Hanwha Life Esports’ top players played a crucial role in their recent success. Top laner ‘Zeus’ Choi Woo-je showcased dominant laning skills against KT Rolster and sealed the victory against T1 with a quadra kill. Jungler ‘Kanavi’ Seo Jin-hyeok controlled the pace of the games with precise ganking and teamwork, earning both players ‘Player of the Match’ (POM) accolades for their outstanding displays.
With nine wins under their belt, Hanwha Life Esports claimed the top spot, previously held exclusively by KT Rolster for four weeks, thanks to an unexpected win by HanJin Brion over KT Rolster.
Known as the ‘giant killers,’ HanJin Brion caused a stir in the standings with a decisive victory over KT Rolster. In their match on the 3rd, HanJin Brion emerged victorious with a 2-0 score, marking their first winning streak of the season. Bottom laner ‘Teddy’ Park Jin-seong, named POM, made a significant impact throughout the game with global ultimate champions, leading the team to a convincing win with precise engagements.
HanJin Brion’s triumph solidified Hanwha Life Esports’ hold on first place. KT Rolster, previously undefeated and taken by surprise by HanJin Brion following their loss to Hanwha Life Esports, moved to second place (8-2). This new ‘Big 3’ lineup of Hanwha Life Esports, KT Rolster, and Gen.G brought clarity to the top-tier competition.
Gen.G, who suffered a loss in the first round, managed to defeat Dplus KIA this time around. In the ‘Saturday Showdown’ on the 2nd, Gen.G secured a 2-1 victory over Dplus KIA, avenging their previous defeat.
While Gen.G emerged victorious, the journey was not without challenges. Gen.G took the lead in Game 1 with mid laner ‘Chovy’ Jeong Ji-hoon’s Ryze, but faced difficulties in Game 2 as Dplus KIA fought back fiercely. However, Gen.G turned the tide in the final game, with Jeong Ji-hoon’s standout performance leading them to victory and earning him the POM title. With this win, Jeong moved into first place in the POM standings with 500 points.
By avenging their loss to Dplus KIA and extending their winning streak to four, Gen.G climbed to 7-3, securing third place. As T1, Gen.G, and Dplus KIA were all tied at 5-3 at the end of Week 4, the outcome of this ‘Saturday Showdown’ marked a clear distinction between the top and middle tiers. Dplus KIA, whose winning streak was snapped, remains in fifth place with a 6-4 record.
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