'Canyon' Kim Geon-bu shared his resolve ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

INVEN caught up with 'Canyon' at the 2026 LoL Champions Korea (LCK) venue to hear his thoughts and aspirations after being selected to represent South Korea. 'Canyon' was named to the national team alongside 'Zeus' Choi Woo-je, 'Zeka' Kim Geon-woo, 'Faker' Lee Sang-hyeok, 'Gumayusi' Lee Min-hyeong, and 'Keria' Ryu Min-seok.

'Canyon' began with a brief but weighty statement: "I think this is a truly special and precious opportunity. I intend to do my absolute best and work as hard as I can."

During the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, the national team's jungler was 'Kanavi' Seo Jin-hyeok. At the time, 'Canyon' was on the preliminary roster but did not make the final cut. When asked if he felt any disappointment, he replied, "At that time, 'Kanavi' had won the MSI and was in his best form. I believed the best player should go, so I didn't feel much disappointment."

When asked if he believes he is currently in the best form now that he has been selected for the national team, 'Canyon' began by saying, "I always play with the mindset that I am the best. However, I am constantly thinking about what I am lacking and what I need more of."

He continued, "Actually, I think all junglers are doing well right now. I believe that for a jungler, rather than individual skill, it is most important to find and execute the role that best fits the team. In that sense, I think all junglers are performing well."

Since the national team is composed of players from different teams, building synergy quickly is paramount. 'Canyon' noted, "When you look for the right answer according to the patch, the thoughts of top-tier players tend to converge. Finding that direction quickly is the most important thing, and since everyone has a high ceiling, I believe we can do well."

He added, "Collaborating with players from other teams is an experience I haven't had often. It feels like a very important and good opportunity for me. I'm also excited to see what it's like to be on the same team as players I've faced on the big stage. However, I don't see this as a place to go and learn. My only thought is to do my best as a national team representative."

Finally, 'Canyon' solidified his resolve: "I must perform perfectly to ensure I bring home the gold medal. I know it's not something you can just win by wanting it. I believe it's only attainable if I perform thoroughly and well, so I will give it my all."