On August 28, in the LCK Summer Finals held at Gangneung Arena, Gen.G defeated T1 to win the championship. Gen.G defeated T1’s goal with overwhelming performance throughout the 3rd set and won a complete victory. Gen.G’s Hyun-Jun “Doran” Choi, Ji-Hoon “Chobi” Ji-Hoon, and Si-Woo “Lehenz” Son achieved impressive first wins.
After the match, the Gen.G team, who responded to the interview, said that winning over the mountain called T1 means a lot to them. The players said that they had a bit of atrophy as they were greatly defeated by T1 in their opponent’s record, but now they have gained the confidence to win once morest any team. In addition, he expressed his determination to maintain his current performance and achieve good results in Worlds.
Below is the full QA
Q. Tell us regarding your feelings regarding winning the championship.
Dongbin Koh : I am so happy that I even won the first year as a manager.
Won Sang-yeon: I am happy to win the championship with good performance, and I will do my best in the future as I have to bring the championship title to the LCK.
Doran: I’m happy to win 3-0, and I’m glad that I got my revenge in the spring.
Peanuts: It’s not easy to beat T1 3-0, but I’m happy to win. I will polish it better and show a good appearance in Worlds.
Choby: I’ve been blocked by T1 a lot during that time, but it feels good to win 3-0 and win.
Ruler: It must have been difficult for the team members so far, but I am happy to win the championship together. I have high hopes that the Worlds will be finished with good results.
Rehens: I am happy to come to the best place with the best team members and I will show my good side in Worlds.
Q. You showed confidence in the Banpick, how did you prepare?
Dongbin Koh : As a result of the coin toss, we played first in the red camp. We prepared ban picks accordingly, but in the first set, we won with the combination we prepared and the rest of the game went smoothly.
Q. You went out as the No. 1 seed in Worlds, but the team you are most wary of is
Choby: I didn’t pay much attention to preparing for the final. However, the LPL teams are all good and they are wary.
Q. After you recorded a quadra kill in the first set, you took the pentakill and headed to Baron. How were you feeling at the time?
Ruler: I did it because it was more important to win as a team rather than a pentakill. I didn’t even have any greed for pentakill.
Q. You showed tears following winning, but what were your feelings? And how did you choose Singed this time?
Rehens: It was my first time winning, so I was overwhelmed with emotions. Singed mightn’t do it because the ruler didn’t allow it, but this time he allowed it (laughs).
Q. You maintained your overwhelming performance this season, but what did you pay attention to as a coaching staff?
Dongbin Koh : It became an advantageous composition for us as the various anti-pick attempts became the meta.
Won Sang-yeon: I think it’s best for any team to do it. It is a characteristic of our team that the players sincerely trust each other and there is a strong bond.
Q. How did you feel when you won? If there is anything else you would like to say to Ruler and Lehenz,
Choby: After the match, when I took off the headset, I heard shouts and felt that I had won. It seems that Ruler and Lehenz didn’t show their brotherly side (laughs).
Q. Ruler also shed tears right following winning. What is the most memorable moment?
Ruler: 2019 is the most memorable year. At that time, following losing in the summer and seeing the fans, I was so sad and sorry. It was difficult at the time, so I thought regarding giving up on the pro. However, seeing the fans who continue to support us even following losing, I have a mindset to do my best in any match. I remember that time.
Q. You said T1 was the opponent to overcome. What does this win mean to you personally?
Choby: I don’t think there’s any reason to be discouraged no matter what team you’re playing once morest now that you’ve surpassed T1.
Q. You said you would blame the coach if you didn’t win on Media Day, but you won. Do you have any plans to say something or a gift to the director?
Choby: If I lose a match, it’s the coach’s fault, but if I win, it’s because of the players, so I should get a present (laughs).
Rehens: I strongly agree (laughs).
Dongbin Koh : First of all, the players seem to have very good manners, and I will repay the gift with a rod of love (laughs).
Q. What aspects of your play today do you think influenced your MVP selection?
Peanuts: I think it was a big twist in the game’s composition once in the second set. The 3rd set went smoothly, but it seems that the victory in the Baron Slam fight drew attention.
Q. You were aiming for the top a lot in T1. How did Peanut help you in today’s match? Also, I didn’t sing the song I promised today, so what kind of content will I repay the fans with?
Doran: When the opposing jungle came to the tower, Peanut was well informed in advance, so it was easy to dodge. In the case of songs, we get a lot of questions following making promises during the regular season. From now on, I think we should be careful regarding making our promises (laughs). Content for fans will be discussed with the team and announced in the future.
Q. How did you feel when you freed Yumi in a ban-pick fight and the opponent took her?
Dongbin Koh : Yumi is a very high tier, so I thought T1 would take it. She didn’t worry regarding it because she prepared a ban pick for it.
Q. You won the championship as a player and as a manager, did your career as a player help you as a manager? Also, what qualities do you think a player must have in order to win?
Dongbin Koh : Of course, it helps because I played a lot as a player and watched a lot of the coaching staff at the time. Basic skills are the most important qualities for players to win, but I think cooperation is the next most important thing.
Q. You climbed to the top in 2017 and this year, when the bottom was an important meta. How confident are you in a situation where your carry power is maximized? Does he have the confidence to play an active part in world competitions?
Ruler: My own playing style in 2017 and this year is different. In 2017, I moved according to the words of my teammates, but now I am leading the play. Even if I go to Worlds, I think I can show the performance I showed in the LCK.
Q. Lastly, is there anything you want to say to the fans?
Rehens: It seems that today’s match ended with a victory and gave the fans good memories. We will do our best to create better memories in the future.
Ruler: The fans must have wanted the win as much as we did. I don’t think there would have been any victory without the support of the fans. I will try my best to show a good image in Worlds.
Choby: It’s good to show the fans how to win now. We will do our best to show steady performance in the future.
Peanuts: Personally, my performance in 2019 was the worst, but I think I was able to do well once more because of the fans’ continued support and interest. I said I would give the Gen.G fans the championship, but I think I’m glad that I kept my promise.
Doran: I would like to thank the fans for being as immersed as the players, whether they lost or won. I’ve proven it with a winning career, so I’d appreciate it if you might support me comfortably.
Won Sang-yeon: I will do my best to make the players I like, the coaching staff, and the team happy.
Dongbin Koh : Since we became the winning team, I think I can put some strength on my shoulders and go (laughs).
