Winless in Eight, Nongshim Looks to Carry EWC Qualifier Momentum Against KT

May 19, 2026

Nongshim RedForce, currently on an eight-game losing streak with a 4-10 record, faces kt Rolster in an LCK match on the 20th.

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The atmosphere at Nongshim RedForce is heavy. While they are not at the very bottom of the standings—that spot belongs to DNS—Nongshim has lost the positive momentum they had early in the season, and the sense of crisis is mounting as their losing streak hits eight.

Nongshim has not tasted victory since April 22. In a desperate bid to turn things around, they even made the bold move of trading for 'Diable' and 'Taeyoon,' but their thirst for a win remains unquenched. Their upcoming opponent is no pushover, either. The matchup is daunting; kt Rolster is a strong team that contended for the top spot early in the season. Despite a brief slump, they recently got back on a winning streak by defeating first-place Hanwha Life.

However, this could be a prime opportunity for Nongshim to refresh their outlook. Throughout their losing streak, the team has experimented with various lineups, such as benching 'Lehends' for 'Fleta.' Although it was an online event, 'Lehends' returned to the lineup for the EWC qualifiers on the 18th to defeat DNS, giving the team a long-awaited taste of victory. Just yesterday, on the 19th, 'Diable' recorded a pentakill, and the team successfully avenged their previous loss to BNK FEARX—a defeat that had severely dampened their spirits—helping them build momentum once again.

Looking at yesterday's match against BFX, there are still many areas of concern. Nevertheless, the team's coordination is clearly improving, and even when the team looked shaky, the performance of 'Scout' Lee Ye-chan was brilliant. It was a reminder of just how important a reliable veteran mid-laner is to anchoring a team.

During a prolonged losing streak, the win itself takes priority over performance. All eyes are on whether Nongshim, showing signs of recovery with two consecutive wins in the EWC qualifiers, can carry that momentum into the LCK. Additionally, it appears 'Lehends' will return to the starting lineup for this match.

The match between Nongshim RedForce and kt Rolster is scheduled as the second series of the day, following the conclusion of the first match between T1 and DRX.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]