With the 2025 League of Legends World Championship Grand Final approaching, T1’s players expressed strong confidence and composure heading into their clash with KT Rolster. Team captain Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok highlighted that what motivates him is not collecting trophies or building his career record, but the satisfaction he finds in the daily grind of training and the journey toward victory. He also emphasized that bringing joy and inspiration to fans remains one of his strongest driving forces.

During the finals media day held on the 7th (local time) in Chengdu, China, the entire T1 roster discussed their preparation and mindset for the title match.

Faker drew significant attention for his perspective on long-term success. He explained that even though he has won multiple championships throughout his career, his passion comes from the work and improvement behind those achievements rather than the accolades themselves. He noted that the support of fans energizes him and keeps him committed to performing at the highest level.

A question arose regarding the idea of establishing a women’s league for League of Legends, similar to the structure introduced in VALORANT. Faker responded by stressing that esports offers a competitive environment where physical differences are less limiting, and he expressed hopes that more women will enter the scene and contribute to a more diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

The discussion also revisited the widely discussed Dr. Mundo pick during Game 5 of T1’s quarterfinal series against AL. Jungler Oner (Mun Hyeon-jun) explained that the team faced a situation where choosing Dr. Mundo was strategically necessary and stated that he would not hesitate to make the same decision again if a similar scenario comes up in the final. Top laner Doran (Choi Hyeon-joon) added that he trusted the preparation behind the pick, acknowledging the pressure Oner faced using a champion he had not previously played on stage.

T1’s bot lane also shared strong confidence heading into the matchup with KT. Support player Keria (Ryu Min-seok) acknowledged KT’s Peter (Jeong Yoon-su) for his positive comments but made it clear that experience and refinement can surpass the boldness of a rising rookie. Keria indicated that he has grown significantly over time and intends to use that maturity to outperform his opponent.

AD carry Gumayusi (Lee Min-hyeong) reflected on the sacrifices that often accompany a professional esports career. While he acknowledged the physical demands, he emphasized that the benefits and growth he has gained far outweigh any hardships, and he does not view his journey as one defined by sacrifice.

Head coach Kim Jeong-gyun concluded by describing the team’s carefully structured routine leading into the final. T1 has been maintaining a schedule synced to expected match times, ensuring consistent sleep, practice, and recovery cycles to maximize performance on championship day.

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