Dplus KIA secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over DN Supers in the second round of the 2026 LoL Champions Korea (LCK) regular season at LoL Park in Jonggak on the 13th, signaling their climb into the upper ranks with a 7-6 record. DK’s performance was highlighted by Choi 'Lucid' Yong-hyeok, who put on a stellar display, finishing both games 1 and 2 with an impressive zero-death record.

'Lucid,' who was named Player of the Match (POM) after the game, said, "We were on a three-game losing streak, so I'm thrilled to have broken it with a strong performance today and even more so to receive the POM award."

When asked how the team managed to turn the atmosphere around after their three-game skid, 'Lucid' replied, "I think we've been improving little by little since yesterday by reflecting on our own shortcomings." Regarding the opponent's decision to field rookies in the jungle and bottom lane, he added, "When I heard 'Tove' was playing, I knew he was a strong solo queue player, so I made sure to stay focused and not let my guard down."

He was also asked about the Jarvan IV vs. Xin Zhao matchup in Game 1. "I'm confident in that matchup regardless of which side I'm on. Things went well early on, and I think our team composition was superior, which helped us snowball," he said. "I didn't expect such a large lead early in the game. I'm really happy with how we executed that in a professional match."

When asked for his thoughts on Skarner, who he played effectively in Game 2, 'Lucid' explained, "Skarner first appeared in the LPL, where they used him a bit differently. Once we adapted that style, it turned out to be a really strong champion. I plan to bring him out again from time to time."

Dplus KIA is now set to face Hanwha Life Esports. 'Lucid' expressed his determination, saying, "Yesterday at the EWC, we won comfortably once we started playing our usual draft from Game 2 onwards. I didn't play well in the first round, but I'm going to win this time."