Dplus KIA advanced to the second round of the '2026 LoL Champions Korea (LCK)' Road to MSI after a clean 3-0 victory over Hanjin Brion at LoL PARK in Jonggak on the 6th. DK executed their prepared strategies flawlessly to secure the sweep, effectively sealing the win in both the second and third games before the 15-minute mark and destroying the Nexus in quick succession.

After the match, Coach Kim Dae-ho said, "I'm very happy with the win. We prepared as diligently as always, and I think the players' form and condition were excellent today."

Regarding the top-lane Tristana pick, he explained, "It's a pick we've used against Gnar in the league before, so we brought it out again." When asked how they would prepare for tomorrow's (the 7th) second-round match against kt Rolster, he replied, "It's always a difficult question to answer. I apologize that I can only give the cliché response that we will work hard, but we will prepare well. Personally, I think kt Rolster is a very well-balanced team; their mid-jungle duo has always been strong, and their bot lane is also in great form." He predicted a 3-1 victory.

Today's match against Hanjin Brion showcased the style of LoL that DK has been pursuing lately. This was especially evident in the second and third games, where the team executed operations considered to be quite high-difficulty. However, whether today's win was the result of DK operating at 100% capacity or simply due to frequent mistakes by the opponent remains a separate question.

Addressing this, Coach Kim said, "Regardless of winning or losing, I have my own clear criteria for whether our performance was good or not. I think we played well today. One of my criteria is our team's signature style: we prefer high-tempo play by breaking down turns around objectives, and that aspect was excellent today. The influence of the Supporter is crucial, and 'Career' performed that role exceptionally well."

Finally, Coach Kim concluded the interview by saying, "I am always grateful to the fans for their support, and I will do my best to bring home good results."