Dplus KIA defeated BNK FearX 2-0 in their 2026 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) regular season Round 1 match held at LoL Park in Jonggak on the 30th. With this victory, Dplus KIA finished the first round with a 6-3 record, securing a solid foundation to climb into the top tier.

On this day, 'ShowMaker' Heo Su showcased precise initiating with Annie in Game 1, and in Game 2, he drove the team to victory with explosive firepower using 'Ignite-Electrocute' Ahri. The following is the full transcript of the 'ShowMaker' Player of the Match (POM) interview.

Q. You wrapped up the final match of the first round with a satisfying winning streak. How do you feel about the victory.

'ShowMaker' = I'm very happy to have finished the last match of the first round on a winning streak. Now, I need to prepare well for the upcoming second round.

Q. You picked Annie and Lee Sin very quickly in Game 1. Was that a sign of confidence that you could win regardless of what the opponent picked?

'ShowMaker' = The synergy between Annie and Lee Sin is quite good, and it's a combination our team uses particularly well, so I picked them with confidence. Since it led to a win today, I'll continue to hone my Annie play and show more of it in the future.

Q. After the Game 1 win, the players were seen laughing in the feedback room. What were you talking about?

'ShowMaker' = Actually, it wasn't really feedback; our head coach was apologizing, saying, "Guys, I'm so sorry." I can't go into the specific reasons, but his tone and expression were so serious and passionate that the other players and I couldn't help but chuckle and burst into laughter.

Q. You planned for an Ashe-Seraphine combo in the Game 2 draft, but the opponent took Seraphine. Was that part of your calculations?

'ShowMaker' = Since the Ashe-Seraphine tier is so high these days, we fully considered the possibility of it being taken during our draft meetings. I think we handled it well without panicking, just as we had planned.

Q. You picked 'Ignite-Electrocute' Ahri after seeing the opponent's Akali and looked very strong. What was the background behind that choice.

'ShowMaker' = I personally prefer Ahri because she's a versatile champion when she gets ahead. I chose Ignite specifically because it seemed highly efficient against an opponent using 'Doran's Shield' and the 'Second Wind' rune. Since all LCK mid-laners are skilled with Ahri, I think her win rate will continue to rise.

Q. There has been a lot of praise recently regarding Dplus KIA's improved macro play. Do you feel it too?

'ShowMaker' = All the players are working really hard, and our head coach and coaches provide excellent feedback, which I think is leading to our good performance. I believe that if we continue to work hard without losing our initial mindset, even better results will follow.

Q. You finished the first round at 6-3. What is your overall assessment, and what is your goal for the second round?

'ShowMaker' = I have mixed feelings. Looking back at the sets we lost, there were many that were disappointing, so I can't help but think, 'Couldn't we have achieved better results?' but I also think there were areas where we did well. In the second round, I want to shake off those regrets and show an even better performance.

Q. Your first opponent in the second round is Gen.G. What is your mindset heading into that match?

'ShowMaker' = Since we're facing them again after a 'world-line shift,' I'm really looking forward to it. I watched Gen.G's previous matches, and they are still playing incredibly well. However, I believe that if we prepare well, we have a solid chance of winning. I'll make sure we play a good game this Saturday.