T1 secured another victory in the 2024 LCK Spring Split by defeating Kwangdong Freecs 2-0, extending their winning streak to 12 games. Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon and Ryu “Keria” Min-seok were named Players of the Games and sat down with Bae Hye-ji for a post-match interview.
Congratulations on the win. T1 is now leading the standings. How do you feel about this achievement?
Oner: I missed the last game, so I’m thrilled that we were able to maintain our winning streak and keep up our momentum.
Are you fully recovered now?
Oner: I was unwell last time, but I recovered quickly. I’m feeling much better now.
What are your thoughts on Guwon’s performance?
Oner: Having seen him play before, I had no doubts about his abilities. I appreciate his strong performance.
With a 12-game winning streak, what is your mindset going forward?
Keria: Achieving this streak was a team effort, with both the coaching staff and players putting in hard work and dedication.
You played Kalista support in today’s match, specifically countering Ashe. What was the strategy behind this pick?
Keria: We anticipated gaining an advantage in the draft with this pick. We were familiar with playing Kalista from last year, and it worked well for us today.
How did your discussion with Gumayusi after the draft go?
Keria: Given our experience with this matchup, we had a good understanding of how to approach the game. We mainly focused on our gameplay strategy.
With an aggressive bot duo, who typically takes the lead in trades?
Keria: The trade leadership can vary depending on the situation. However, in the early game, supports play a crucial role in setting up favorable exchanges.
(To Oner) Faker’s shotcall led to a crucial play that allowed you to pressure the mid lane. How do you view Taliyah’s synergy with the jungler?
Oner: Taliyah is currently a strong pick due to her mobility and utility, making team fights advantageous. Additionally, she excels in setting up combo plays.
In the second game, there were a total of 46 kills, with you securing 11 of them. What contributed to this high kill count?
Oner: Despite getting an early lead, Kwangdong Freecs remained proactive, leading to an action-packed game with many kills.
Keria reached 4,000 assists, becoming the fifth player to achieve this milestone. How do you feel about this accomplishment?
Keria: Attaining this milestone early in my career is a testament to the support of fans and teammates. I take pride in contributing to my team’s success.
Looking ahead to the match against Gen.G on Saturday, how do you plan to prepare?
Keria: Facing a strong team like Gen.G is exciting, and we aim to deliver an enjoyable match for the fans. We will focus on maintaining our winning streak and seek revenge for our previous loss to Gen.G.
Oner: Both Gen.G and us are in good form, so I anticipate a thrilling match. We are eager to avenge our earlier defeat and continue our winning streak.
