The South Korean 'League of Legends' national team defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 to advance to the Asian Games finals. With only the final match standing between him and a gold medal, Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong expressed anticipation for his long-held goal, saying, "There is just one step left."
Speaking after the semifinals held on October 1 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Lee acknowledged Saudi Arabia's strength. "I never thought a team that reached the semifinals would be an easy one," he said. "I felt Saudi Arabia had solid strength, and I am happy we won and secured our place in the finals."
He also reflected on the laning phase, which saw some early difficulties. "In Game 1, we took a loss and recorded a death after overextending on a tower dive, but overall, the game didn't feel too difficult," Lee explained. He added, "In Game 2, there was a close moment at Level 1, but the matchup itself had no major issues, so winning the match was manageable."
Looking ahead to their finals opponent, Chinese Taipei, Lee expressed caution. Having regarded both Chinese Taipei and Vietnam as strong teams, he found Chinese Taipei's 2-0 victory surprising. "The Chinese Taipei players are so good, so I believe they are a team we must never let our guard down against," Lee emphasized.
A gold medal has been a long-cherished dream. "I consider winning a gold medal to be something truly proud and honorable," Lee stated. "Now only the final match remains, and winning that feels like fulfilling a dream I've held for a long time, so I'm looking forward to it."
Finally, he asked the fans for their support. "There's just one step left, so please keep cheering for us until the end. Spurred on by that support, I will definitely win the gold medal," he expressed with determination.
Korea will face Chinese Taipei in a best-of-five finals match at the same venue at noon on October 2. The team aims to capture its second consecutive Asian Games gold medal following the Hangzhou Games.
