After T1’s 2–0 victory over Hanwha Life Esports, head coach Kim "kkOma" Jeong-gyun and top laner Choi "Doran" Hyeon-joon took part in the post-match interview. They reflected on the win, spoke about the team’s focus, and reiterated their determination to defend second place. The discussion also touched on the continuing absence of Gumayusi’s much-anticipated Yunara.

kkOma described the result as deeply satisfying, especially given the weight of the match. He noted that although the team faced difficult stretches, they managed to stay composed, turn the game around, and finish strong, which made the win even more gratifying. Doran emphasized that the clean 2–0 scoreline was meaningful, but what really mattered was the team’s ability to rally from disadvantageous positions. He added that seizing the momentum in the standings race was an important outcome.

When asked about the key factors behind the victory, kkOma credited the players’ focus and their ability to maintain discipline until the end. Doran pointed instead to preparation, explaining that the team executed well on the concepts they had built into the draft. On the subject of mental resilience, he acknowledged that setbacks are inevitable, but stressed that losing focus would only burden his teammates. His mindset, he said, is to avoid giving up and to keep giving everything he has.

kkOma also underlined the team’s determination to lock in second place in the LCK. He explained that while every match matters, this particular one carried added importance because of the standings. He admitted the team is eager for that No. 2 spot and promised thorough preparation to ensure they achieve it. Doran agreed, saying that while the team’s overall form has improved, they plan to approach their next meeting with Hanwha Life in Round 5 with even greater caution and dedication.

The conversation eventually turned to Yunara. T1 had the opportunity to draft the champion in this series but chose not to, which raised eyebrows given that Yunara is regarded as a tier-one pick. kkOma explained that the decision was based on a combination of the current meta and the specific opponent, which led the staff to hold back the pick. Asked for his broader evaluation, he placed both Varus and Yunara in the tier-one category, but emphasized that preferences differ by team. He added that draft decisions don’t come down only to head-to-head matchups between AD carries, but also to team compositions and ban strategies. On the question of whether Gumayusi favors Yunara, kkOma confirmed that the player does indeed have a liking for the champion.

Despite her status as a tier-one champion—and even receiving recognition from her own developer—Yunara has yet to make an appearance in Gumayusi’s hands on stage. Fans are now waiting to see when he will finally unveil the pick.

This article was translated from the original that appeared on INVEN.