Hanwha Life Esports secured a 2-1 victory against T1 in their first match of the second round. Having avenged their only loss from the first round, the team has now climbed to sole possession of first place.

Following the match, Hanwha Life Head Coach Yoon Sung-young said, "I'm happy we won, even though we dropped a set, as it gives us clear points for feedback." Regarding the key to their victory, he added, "Our draft went as planned, and our players—including those on Ahri, Vi, and Jarvan IV—performed well. I believe the players responsible for initiating fights did an excellent job." 'Zeka' Kim Geon-woo added, "In every set we won, we were in a disadvantageous position at some point. I think it was crucial that 'Kanavi' capitalized on the opponent's mistakes to turn the tide in our favor."

We also asked about the opponent picking Aurora in the third set. 'Zeka' explained, "It seemed like they were very conscious of Aurora. Our draft was solid, and we were already prepared for them to pick it in the third set. With champions like Ahri or Aurora, it's important to hold your own in the laning phase and then leverage coordinated team play to gain an advantage in skirmishes."

When asked what changed since their first-round loss to T1, Coach Yoon replied, "The players have put in a lot of effort, and their form has definitely improved. In 'Kanavi's' case, he moved from the LPL to the LCK, and there are clear differences in how the two leagues operate. I think we've improved by discussing those differences extensively."

In closing, Coach Yoon said, "I want to thank the players for their hard work. I ask for your continued support." 'Zeka' shared his resolve for the second round, stating, "I'm happy to start the second round with a win. We made some mistakes today, but I'll work to minimize them and ensure we beat the teams we defeated in the first round again."