On November 14, one day ahead of the 2026 LoL World Championship (Worlds) Finals at Barclays Center in New York, USA, the Finals Media Day was held. Ahead of their ultimate battle against Gen.G, BLG Head Coach Yang "Daeny" Dae-in and AD Carry Park "Viper" Do-hyeon attended the event to reflect on their journey and express their determination for the grand final.
Head Coach Daeny first opened up about the internal communication issues that surfaced during their path to the finals and how they overcame them. "In our effort to win, emotions and feedback got a bit excessive. However, the fact that the players felt pressure was proof of how desperately they wanted to win, so I believed we could easily find a resolution," Daeny explained. He particularly praised Viper's role, saying, "I asked Viper for help separately, but above all, Viper was the one who candidly brought to light the issues everyone knew about but tried to ignore. Thanks to him bringing it to the surface, it was much easier to handle and resolve."
Regarding in-game communication, Viper expressed confidence: "Since our native languages are different, I put in a lot of effort to build synergy with the Chinese players. Currently, we communicate smoothly in Chinese in-game, and our interpreter has been a huge help. I'm confident we can overcome the language barrier and produce a great result."
Reaching his third Worlds final stage—following a championship title with DAMWON Gaming in 2020 and a runner-up finish with Weibo Gaming in 2023—Head Coach Daeny likened his tactical completion to mathematical formulas. "In 2020, I was confident because I believed my team's style was unique. In 2023 with Weibo Gaming, I tried to implement League of Legends close to a 'cubic equation,' but it stayed at the level of a 'quadratic equation,'" Daeny recalled. He continued, "Now, thanks to having exceptional players gathered together, we have reached close to the cubic equation I envisioned. We have built a solid identity distinct from traditional LPL teams, including movement, teamfighting, communication, and floor protection."
Regarding the team play in the jungle and side lanes that stood out during the quarterfinals and semifinals, he added, "Detailed macro plays, such as level 1 invade setups and Scuttle Crab timing, have improved significantly."
Viper, who reached the finals for the first time in five years since winning the title with EDG in 2021, cited the Swiss Stage 2–2 elimination match against his former team Hanwha Life Esports as the hardest moment of the tournament. "It had been a really long time since I played such a nerve-wracking match," he said. "Reaching the finals makes me realize once again how incredible the LCK is with its four consecutive titles. This time, we will halt their momentum and prove that the LPL can stand at the top of the world once again."
When predicting the finals score, both expressed complete confidence in victory. Viper predicted a hard-fought 3–2 victory, stating, "I will defeat the last remaining LCK team and win the championship." Head Coach Daeny predicted a 3–1 win, saying, "Since we have been given the meaningful opportunity to face and beat every single LCK team at this tournament, I definitely want to win."
