Source: SOOP

At the '2026 LoL Annihilation Match with Gen.G' finals held at 'House of GEN.G' in KINTEX, Ilsan, Kim Min-kyo's team 'Gyo-gwon-bo-ho-guk' (Nyongi, Clid, Kim Min-kyo, Kim Rain, Ber05) defeated Lee Sang-ho's 'Go-jeom-pok-bal' (Rancho, Lee Sang-ho, Ivory, Sang-eo-nyeo, Seong-hun) with a set score of 2-1 to claim the championship.

The 'Annihilation Match' is a signature original esports series featuring SOOP streamers. Over the past decade, approximately 10k streamers have participated, with cumulative viewership exceeding 400 million. The format involves building teams within a set point limit, allowing everyone from former pro gamers to novice streamers to play together on the same team.

This final was held in collaboration with Gen.G at the 'House of GEN.G' venue in KINTEX. The matchup between Kim Min-kyo and Lee Sang-ho—the top streamers in SOOP's gaming category—drew significant fan interest, a rivalry often dubbed the 'Sang - Gyo - Rok.' The intensity was further heightened by the teacher-student dynamic between Clid and Lee Sang-ho, as well as the ongoing rivalry between Kim Min-kyo and Lee Sang-ho.

In the first set, 'Gyo-gwon-bo-ho-guk' took the lead after a hard-fought 40-minute game. Despite a tense early-game stalemate, they secured the first set by winning a major team fight at the second Dragon and taking control of the objectives.

In the second set, 'Go-jeom-pok-bal' leveled the score at 1-1, leveraging strong performances from their mid-laner and jungler to gain the upper hand in consecutive team fights.

In the decisive third set, 'Go-jeom-pok-bal' secured the first kill, but 'Gyo-gwon-bo-ho-guk' turned the tide by quickly completing the Ocean Dragon Soul and winning a crucial Baron fight. They then pushed forward to destroy the opponent's Nexus and secure the championship.

After the win, Kim Min-kyo said, "Winning against Lee Sang-ho's team makes this victory even more meaningful. I was very nervous, but thanks to the fans who came to the Gen.G LCK Roadshow, it was a truly fun match. I want to thank the fans who continued to support me even when I didn't have great results last year."

The winning team, 'Gyo-gwon-bo-ho-guk,' received ₩25 million in prize money, Gen.G merchandise, and an opportunity for a collaborative broadcast with Gen.G players 'Kiin' and 'Duro.' The runners-up, 'Go-jeom-pok-bal,' received ₩5 million and Gen.G merchandise. The Final MVP award, which includes a ₩1 million prize, went to Kim Rain of 'Gyo-gwon-bo-ho-guk'.