The LCK Cup kicked off on the 14th. One of the marquee matchups featured the titans T1 and Hanwha Life Esports. After dropping the first set, T1 clawed their way back, securing a 'lose-win-win' victory to claim their first win of the season.

The real spectacle, however, was 'Faker' picking Sylas in the second set while staring down a 1-0 deficit. It was a performance reminiscent of his dominance at the 2024 League of Legends World Championship, effectively dismantling Hanwha Life's 'juggernaut' roster. It was as powerful as the viral clip of MMA fighter Kim Dong-hyun hyping up his juniors. In the third set, 'Faker' continued his masterclass with a tactical Orianna, creating the perfect runway for 'Doran' and 'Keria' to close out the match with ease.

As the first week draws to a close, the fortunes of T1 and Hanwha Life Esports couldn't be more different. T1 followed up their win over Hanwha by taking down DRX, putting them at 2-0. Meanwhile, Hanwha Life hit a rough patch, suffering a second blow against Nongshim RedForce to sit at 0-2. With Gen.G also joining the 2-0 leaderboard, it is time to keep a close eye on how this traditional 'big three' dynamic evolves this year.