On July 12, 2025, at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, Canada, the Gen.G Esports roster and head coach Kim “KIM” Jeong-soo—fresh off defeating T1 in the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational finals—attended the post-match press conference to share their thoughts on the victory and outline their future goals. Joining coach Kim were top laner Kim "Kiin" Gi-in, jungler Kim "Canyon" Geon-bu, mid laner Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon, AD carry Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk, and support Joo "Duro" Min-kyu. 

Q. (To Chovy) Congratulations on securing your second international title. What does it mean to defeat a domestic rival like T1 and also take home Series MVP honors?

Chovy: I’m thrilled to win today alongside my teammates. As we prepared for this MSI, every hard-won day of practice piled up, and even in tough moments we were able to pull through with strong plays from one another. The biggest thing for me is that, no matter how difficult the situation, I now truly believe we can keep winning—that confidence is what matters most.

Q. Having lost to T1 in the last international event, does avenging that defeat by beating them here feel especially meaningful?

Chovy: My loss to T1 in the last international tournament was on the Worlds stage. Beating them here at MSI is one thing, but I’ll keep refining my skills so that I can avenge that Worlds defeat as well.

Ruler: I feel the same way. I think true vengeance will come when we beat T1 on the Worlds stage.

Q. In the previous press conference you mentioned that Gumayusi seemed to be outperformed by you in the bottom lane during this series. What are your thoughts on the bot-lane matchups this time around, and do you think you and Duro showed the most formidable bottom-lane duo?

Ruler: Even in matchups where I might have been at a disadvantage, I held at least even. Throughout MSI, I believe that Duro and I proved more competitive than any other bot duo in the world.

Q. (To Duro) This is your first international-tournament title, and you made a huge impression on your debut. How did you maintain your confidence and mental strength, especially on a stage like today’s finals?

Duro: Personally, I believe that once confidence is gone, it’s over. So I always keep my confidence high. I’ve also had a lot of support from people around me, which is why I’m here today.

Q. You’ve now won titles in both the LCK and the LPL. How does that feel, and what are your goals for the upcoming Esports World Cup?

Ruler: Winning in both of the top regions feels fun and invaluable—looking back, it’s something I’m really happy about. For the Esports World Cup (EWC), my goal is to make this one a lasting memory, just like MSI.

Q. (To Chovy) What differences did you notice at this year’s MSI compared to last year? And what are your goals as you head back to the LCK?

Chovy: The big difference this MSI was that objective fights were the dominant meta. We paid extra attention to sidelane management—sometimes even sacrificing a lane to rotate quickly to the main fight, clear vision, and make team moves. That approach worked well for us. Returning to the LCK, my first goal is to keep winning like we did in the regular season.

Q. (To Chovy) You faced Faker many times again this year. In what ways do you think you’ve grown, and are you looking forward to meeting him again at Worlds?

Chovy: Playing against Faker so often, I used to win lane but struggle to leverage it into team plays. Over time, I’ve grown so that my team-oriented movements against him are much stronger than before. If I meet Faker at Worlds, I’m excited—and a bit anxious—to see if I can perform well against someone who always brings his best on that stage.

Q. This is your first international title since returning to Gen.G. Does this win hold special meaning for you, Ruler?

Ruler: It definitely does. This was my first MSI representing Gen.G, and winning on my first outing with them feels incredible, special, and like a great experience.

Q. (To Canyon) You secured the win on Nidalee, your own signature skin. How did that feel?

Canyon: I feel compelled to pick Nidalee in every important match. Every time I lock her in, I get a good feeling—and winning today with her just amplified that joy.

Q. (To Duro) Who came up with the idea for the Pyke pick in Game 5? Knowing that Keria is famous for it and likely aware of its weaknesses, was it nerve-wracking to pull it out?

Duro: By Game 5, the support champion pool was nearly dry. We needed a pick like Pyke, and it was something Coach Jaehyuk, my seniors, and I discussed. Rather than feeling burdened, I thought that since I know Pyke’s strengths and weaknesses well, I could snowball the game quickly and handle its downsides—so we went for it.

Q. If you had to name your top three performing top laners at this MSI, who would you choose?

Kiin: I think I played the best because we won, but besides myself, I’d pick Doran, Flandre, and Bin.

Q. (To Canyon) You often pick Nidalee in decisive Game 5s. In high-pressure situations, do you feel Nidalee is your most reliable choice?

Canyon: After the “Fearless Draft,” I always feel there’s a chance I’ll go Nidalee in Games 4 and 5. Picking her fills me with confidence, and I play like I believe we’ll win.

Q. (To Chovy) In the final Game 5 draft, it looked like the order of the third and fifth picks was switched—normally you’d pick support third to avoid bans, but Orianna came out first. Was this due to a specific request from the players?

Chovy: We were debating whether to pick Orianna or secure support third, but we couldn’t narrow down our opinions. Since we weren’t certain on support, we decided to lock in our mid champion first.

This interview was edited for brevity and clarity.