Hanwha Life Esports defeated Dplus KIA 2-0 in their 2026 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) regular season Round 2 match at LoL PARK in Jonggak on the 15th. Having lost to Dplus KIA in the EWC online tournament following their roadshow in Vietnam, this match was crucial for Hanwha Life. With this victory, they regained their momentum, solidified their hold on first place in the LCK, and extended their winning streak.

Below is the full interview with Hanwha Life Esports' 'Zeus' Choi Woo-je.

Q. How do you feel about facing DK in Round 2?

With so many tournaments, there hasn't been much time to rest, so I've been focusing on managing my condition. We lost to DK recently, which added more pressure to this match. Still, I'm doing my best to adapt to the current schedule and perform well.

Q. It must have been tough, given your recent loss in the EWC qualifiers, right?

In the EWC qualifier loss to DK, it felt like we threw away a game we were winning. Today, I felt that our opponent's momentum was very strong.

Q. I'd also like to hear your thoughts on your trip to Vietnam.

It wasn't as incredibly hot as I thought it would be. The food was delicious, and the environment was so well-prepared that I didn't feel tired at all. The fans at the venue were also incredibly passionate. I have great memories from the fan meeting last year, and if I get to go again this year, I want to enjoy the local atmosphere even more.

Q. Would you like to experience the roadshow again, not as a guest, but as a host?

Thinking back to when I did it before, I remember it being really fun. Playing on a big stage during the regular season is a precious experience, and since fans pay a lot of money to attend, I feel we should provide performances and showmanship beyond just the game itself. Honestly, that's not my specialty, so it's a bit burdensome (laughs). Still, I feel reassured because I have teammates who are good at that.

Q. Game 1 was a perfect carry by Sion. The game seemed to revolve around both teams persistently targeting Caitlyn and Irelia, didn't it?

Once the bottom lane dynamic fell apart, it wasn't easy to recover, but as Sion, I tried my best to help Caitlyn get back into the game. It didn't go exactly as I had planned, but we were able to turn it around by working as hard as we could.

Q. How satisfied were you with the Yorick vs. Jayce matchup?

From Yorick's perspective, the opponent's composition was a counter. Twisted Fate and Nocturne were difficult to deal with. The in-game situation wasn't bad, but it became much harder after I died while trying to bait out the first Nocturne ultimate.