NIP jungler 'Guwon' Gu Gwan-mo, currently competing in China's LPL, shared his experiences with trial and error since moving abroad, his growth process, his current satisfaction with the team, and his future goals.

After stints with Hanwha Life Esports and T1, 'Guwon' Gu Gwan-mo transferred to Japan's DFM in 2025, where he faced disappointing results. This year, he joined the LPL's NIP, where he has seized his opportunity and is contributing to the team's formidable momentum. Now six months into his life in China, 'Guwon' shared, "Communication has become much easier, and with our strong performance, the team atmosphere is excellent."

He also spoke candidly about his disappointment with his performance during his time at DFM and the difficulties he faced living abroad. "Although my results at DFM weren't great, I grew significantly in terms of my mindset, and it was a period where I learned firsthand how to navigate life overseas," Guwon said. He recalled, "Early on, I struggled with solo queue because of the high ping, which would reach 50 to 60ms."

However, these trials became valuable nourishment for his adaptation to the LPL stage. "Thanks to the experience at DFM, I constantly thought about what I needed to improve, which is why I'm performing well despite this being my first LPL season. My synergy with my teammates is also fantastic," he assessed. He added, "'Hoya' was a huge help in my local adaptation, and I quickly became close with the local players, so I haven't had any trouble settling into the team."

He also discussed his growth as a player. "In the past, I would focus on my teammates' shortcomings first. Now, I realize that changing myself and fixing my own flaws is what truly helps my development and growth, and I approach the game with that mindset."

Regarding his future goals, he emphasized, "While the regular season during Split 2 went smoothly, our performance in the early playoffs was a bit disappointing. Ultimately, since success in the Play-in stage is decisive, the key is not to crumble during that process." He added, "Given our current scrim results and team atmosphere, I want to rack up as many wins as possible, and personally, my goal is to improve my Chinese skills as much as I can."

Finally, he promised his Korean fans, "I always feel sorry that I couldn't show my best side when I was in Korea. I am sincerely grateful for the fans' support, and I will do my best to become a player who is clearly recognized for his skills by Korean fans in the future."