‘Team CJ Entus’ (Team CJ Entus) ended up as the runners-up following a 0:3 defeat to ‘Team Samsung Telecom’ in the ‘LCK Legends Match’.
Top laner ‘MaKNooN’ Yoon Ha-woon was not ready to accept the loss. “To clarify, I didn’t lose,” Yoon stated. “I had higher damage dealt in the first and third sets, and I topped the total damage in the third set. Considering top lane is a 1v1 lane, I’d say I won the individual battle, and ‘Looper’ executed the team strategy better than I did.”
He also disclosed details about their preparation. “We put in a lot of effort, focusing solely on classic champions for four days,” Yoon expressed his disappointment. “I had planned to do a proper ‘bad’ (dance) after the match, but with all three losses, I wasn’t in the mood.” Eventually, at the host’s request, he did perform the dance on stage, boosting the crowd’s energy.
Jungler ‘inSec’ Choi In-seok brought up his own nickname. “I’m accustomed to being the runner-up, so it’s okay. I think it suits me since I’ve experienced it so frequently,” Choi remarked. “The opponents had a well-prepared team composition. We simply played what we desired, leading to an unfavorable outcome.” He mentioned that while the team members stayed connected, they did not coordinate detailed preparations. Speaking to fans anticipating his signature ‘inSec Kick’, he added, “I wanted to showcase something impressive on Lee Sin, but unfortunately, it didn’t pan out. I’m streaming, so feel free to watch me anytime.”
Mid laner ‘Kuro’ Lee Seo-haeng attributed the defeat to differing preparation approaches. “It wasn’t a disappointing match at all; I believe a 3:0 result was justified,” Lee clarified. “The opponents focused on teamwork, whereas we were essentially playing individually. We were selecting champions we deemed strong, while they had a systematic plan in place.” Reflecting on his selection of Anivia, his signature champion, he added, “With limited champion options, it was more challenging than anticipated to coordinate our picks.”
Bottom laner ‘Captain Jack’ Kang Hyung-woo sensed the outcome after the first set. “After the initial game, I recognized that we were playing freely while the opponents were employing a serious team approach. That’s when I knew we were headed for defeat,” Kang acknowledged. “There are fans who have supported me since my CJ Blaze and Jin Air days, up to this event. I sincerely appreciate your continued support, and I will strive to entertain in the future.”
Supporter ‘GorillA’ Kang Beom-hyeon highlighted the distinction in eras. “Given that my peak years were 2015 and 2016, ‘Heart’s’ experience on the 2013 version of Summoner’s Rift was invaluable,” Kang observed. “It was wonderful to reconnect with the fans and viewers after such a long hiatus.” Regarding the team dynamic, he added, “We were amicable before the competition began, but once our competitive spirits ignited, everyone had numerous aspirations. I regret not coordinating us better. If there’s another event like this in the future, I hope we can approach it with more synergy. Perhaps then, we won’t see a 3:0 outcome.”
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