Gen.G eSports suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat to T1 in the Round 2 match of the ‘2026 LoL Champions Korea (LCK)’ regular season at the Jongno Chijijik LoL Park on the 16th. Despite taking the lead in the first set, a comeback loss in the second set shifted the momentum of the series, leading to their ultimate loss in the final third set. Following this loss, Gen.G eSports now sits in 4th place.
Below is the full transcript of the press conference featuring Head Coach Yoo Sang-wook and ‘Canyon’ Kim Geon-bu.
Q. Please share your overall thoughts on the match.
Head Coach Yoo Sang-wook: I am disappointed by our narrow loss today and believe we need to address the weaknesses that were exposed.
‘Canyon’: While there were opportunities for victory, I am disappointed that we couldn’t secure them.
Q. What do you believe were the weaknesses?
Head Coach Yoo Sang-wook: Despite having advantages at certain points, we struggled to maintain our focus until the end, which is regrettable for the team. In Set 3, a major incident early on caused significant challenges.
Q. In Set 3, the bottom lane faced difficulties during the Level 1 exchange. What do you think led to this?
Head Coach Yoo Sang-wook: Simply put, our lack of experience against Camille supports played a major role, leading to a disadvantageous situation. The early panic at Level 1 put us at a disadvantage throughout the match. You opted for Mid Rumble in Set 1, resulting in a positive outcome.
Coach Yoo Sang-wook: Given the importance of the laning phase, I prioritized strategic picks like this. I anticipate seeing more varied swap picks in the future.
Q. Lastly, any message for the fans who supported you?
Coach Yoo Sang-wook: I apologize to the fans for the disappointing loss today. ‘Canyon’: I share the disappointment of today’s defeat. As we are still in the regular season, I am committed to further improvement in the remaining tournaments.
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