Esports

  1. News

    South Korea Finishes 6th in PUBG Mobile, Failing to Reach Medal Contention Despite First Chicken Dinner

    ©INVENSouth Korea's PUBG Mobile national team launched a fightback by securing a chicken dinner in the first match of Day 2 of the finals, but fell short of reaching the medal posi...

    · Sep 28, 2026
  2. Column

    Asian Games Esports Removal Document Remains Intact, Yet OCA Claims "No Decision Was Made"

    Husain Al-Musallam, OCA Director General ©OCAThe decision document from the 90th Executive Board meeting stating the removal of esports from the Asian Games program after the Aichi...

    · Sep 28, 2026
  3. Interview

    Park Sang-hyun Defeats Jaedong: "We Had to Face Each Other Eventually..."

    Park Sang-hyun, who won ASL Seasons 20 and 21, defeated his idol Jaedong 3–1 to advance to the semifinals of Season 22 as well.On the 28th, at FreecUP Studio in Daechi-dong, Seoul,...

    · Sep 28, 2026
  4. News

    Park Sang-hyeon ('JjapJaedong') Defeats Jaedong 3-1 to Advance to Semifinals

    Park Sang-hyeon ('JjapJaedong'), the back-to-back champion and top tournament favorite, defeated Lee Jae-dong 3-1 to advance to the semifinals.In Match 3 of the Google Play ASL Sea...

    · Sep 28, 2026
  5. Interview

    PUBG Mobile Keeps Medal Hopes Alive: "Nobody Has Given Up"

    The South Korean PUBG Mobile national team finished Day 1 of the finals in 6th place overall.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  6. News

    South Korea's PUBG Mobile Rebounds Late to Revive Medal Hopes

    South Korea PUBG Mobile National Team ©InvenThe South Korean PUBG Mobile national team bounced back in the final match of Day 1 of the finals, reaching the halfway mark in 6th place overall.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  7. Column

    As Esports Leaves the Asian Games, What Is Being Lost?

    ©KeSPAEsports is being excluded from the Asian Games. Though it is a brief line of news, the fallout is by no means minor.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  8. News

    Esports to Be Excluded From Asian Games After 2026

    ©OCAEsports will be removed from the official Asian Games sports program following the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  9. News

    Bracket Changed After Group Draw... Korea Disadvantaged by Asian Games 'Pokémon UNITE' Mismanagement

    ©INVENIt has been confirmed that the semifinal bracket rules for 'Pokémon UNITE' at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games were changed after the group draw was completed.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  10. News

    “Sorry I Couldn't Bring Home Gold”... Tearful Bronze in Pokémon UNITE

    ©INVENThe South Korean national Pokémon UNITE team finished their tournament run with a bronze medal after failing to overcome tournament favorite Japan.On September 27, South Kore...

    · Sep 27, 2026
  11. News

    Claimed as 'Single Exchange'... Asian Games South Korean Esports Gold Medal Also Shows Peeling Defect

    Traces of paint peeling and defects discovered on a South Korean esports gold medal ©InvenAt the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, only one gold medal was reported to have actually been exchanged due to a defect.

    · Sep 26, 2026
  12. News

    ‘Pokémon UNITE’ Reaches Semifinals, Secures Bronze Medal

    ©KeSPAThe South Korean ‘Pokémon UNITE’ national team advanced to the semifinals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing at least a bronze medal.On September 27, South Korea ...

    · Sep 26, 2026
  13. Interview

    How an Average 41-Year-Old Team Brought Gold to South Korea

    On September 26 at the Aichi Sky Expo, South Korea defeated Japan 5-2 in the finals of the fighting game esports event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. It was a dramatic comeback win, taking four consecutive sets after trailing 1-2.

    · Sep 26, 2026
  14. Interview

    Asian Games Gold, Bae Jae-min: "Most Meaningful Day in My 30-Year Gaming Career"

    ©INVENThe South Korean fighting game national team defeated Japan to claim the gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

    · Sep 26, 2026