Hanjin Brion faced a tough 0-3 loss against Dplus KIA in the first round of the ‘2026 LoL Champions Korea (LCK) Road to MSI’ at LoL PARK in Jonggak on the 6th. Despite showing some improvement during the second round of the LCK, Hanjin Brion ultimately fell short and suffered a defeat to DK.
Below is the complete transcript of the post-match interview with Hanjin Brion’s head coach Kim Sang-soo and player ‘Gideon’ Kim Min-sung.
Q. How do you assess today’s match after the 0-3 loss?
Head Coach Kim Sang-soo = We are disappointed with the loss, and in retrospect, we needed a better strategy for victory. Our preparation was lacking, and we plan to come back stronger in the next round.
‘Gideon’: Losing 3-0 is disheartening, but I believe we can defeat them in the future rounds with proper preparation.
Q. The team seemed to struggle quite easily. What are your thoughts on that?
Head Coach Kim Sang-soo = We were too influenced by the opponent’s macro play, leading to crucial mistakes.
Q. What areas do you plan to work on before the next round?
Head Coach Kim Sang-soo = We will focus on improving our late-game strategies and team coordination to ensure better performance in the upcoming matches.
Q. How did you prepare for the Road to MSI with the extended preparation period?
Head Coach Kim Sang-soo = We anticipated DK’s strengths in bait-and-switch compositions and focused on matching them in skirmishes and range. Unfortunately, our plans did not work out as intended.
Q. Any final thoughts to share?
Head Coach Kim Sang-soo = We apologize to our fans for the disappointing defeat. We will analyze our performance and strive to deliver better results in the next round.
‘Gideon’: Despite our hard work, losing in such a manner is disheartening. I will prepare diligently and give my best in the upcoming matches.
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