The South Korean League of Legends national team defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 to advance to the Asian Games final. Speaking about reuniting with Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong, Ryu "Keria" Min-seok reflected on their chemistry with his long-time partner, saying, "Our bodies remember each other's playstyle."
Following the semifinal held on October 1 at Aichi Sky Expo in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Ryu shared his thoughts: "I'm happy that we defeated Saudi Arabia and made it to the final." When asked about playing with Lee, he added, "It's been a while since we played together, but we weren't apart for that long either. Our bodies still remember how each of us plays, so there weren't any issues."
He also explained his Bard pick in Game 2. Asked why opponents were not banning Bard, Ryu gave his perspective: "Bard's overall power has dropped a lot, and compositions that are easy to play against him seem to pop up frequently these days."
He pointed to the failed early dive in Game 1 as a moment to review. Ryu explained that he attempted the play after judging that Kalista could frequently find early dive opportunities in that setup. He said, "I thought it would work, so I gave it a try, but it didn't turn out well. I think I'll need to review it again later."
His mindset entering his second Asian Games was not much different from his first. "Just like the first time, the excitement and the heavy sense of responsibility are exactly the same," Ryu stated, adding, "The only difference is that I'm approaching it with a bit more composure than during my first appearance."
Regarding their opponent in the final, Chinese Taipei, he acknowledged both their skill and familiar playstyles. "There are many talented players, and I've met many of them in international tournaments. I know well how they play, what they like, and what they prefer," Ryu said. "If we all prepare hard together, we will get a good result."
Finally, he expressed his determination to the fans: "Only one match remains now in the final. I will do my best so that we can return to Korea with a great result." The final between South Korea and Chinese Taipei will take place on October 2 at noon at the same venue in a best-of-five series.
