'Chovy' is the Standard: Gen.G Sweeps DN Super to Quell Comeback

Apr 23, 2026

In the 2026 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) regular season Round 1 match held at LoL PARK in Jongno on the 23rd, Gen.G defeated DN Supers 2-0. While DN Supers showed flashes of potential throughout the series, 'Chovy' Jung Ji-hun led Gen.G to victory with a superior carry performance.

Gen.G started strong in Game 1. They secured a kill on Hong 'Pyosik' Chang-hyeon's Xin Zhao during a skirmish in the bottom lane, and Kim 'Canyon' Geon-bu's Jarvan IV followed up with a gank to pick up a second kill. DN Super fought back, utilizing Xin Zhao's combat prowess to land counter-attacks and even the kill score. However, Gen.G maintained their lead by consistently securing objectives. They traded three dragons for multiple kills and towers, widening the gap.

DN Super's resilience shone through as they halted Gen.G's momentum by winning consecutive teamfights at the dragon pit and in the mid lane. Gen.G attempted to secure Baron to close out the game, but a surprise attack from DN Super cost them both kills and the Baron buff. DN Super used the buff to win a teamfight and significantly narrow the gold deficit. However, Baron proved to be a double-edged sword; in a final contest, Gen.G picked off the enemy mid and ADC, pushed straight into the base, and ended the game in one go.

The first blood of Game 2 came from Lee 'DuDu' Dong-ju. Playing Varus, 'DuDu' secured a solo kill against Kim 'Kiin' Gi-in's Naafiri. However, 'Canyon's' Maokai shifted the momentum by focusing on the bottom lane, racking up three kills. Park 'Ruler' Jae-hyuk's Unara finished with a 2/0/1 scoreline, and the gold gap between the ADCs grew to over 1,000. DN Super suffered further losses after overextending in an attempt to push the mid tower.

Around the 21-minute mark, Gen.G sent assassins to target Varus in the side lane, drawing DN Super's defensive forces away. Gen.G's main squad immediately pivoted to Baron. DN Super attempted to engage the team after they had already secured the buff, but Gen.G aced them while only losing Unara, effectively sealing the win. After a quick reset, Gen.G marched down the bottom lane to easily close out the series.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]