BNK PierX broke their three-game losing streak by winning 2-0 against DN Superpers in the second round of the '2026 LoL Champions Korea (LCK)' regular season, held at Jongno Chijijik LoL Park on the 3rd. The key player who instantly changed the team's atmosphere was 'Taeyoon' Kim Taeyoon, who joined the team starting from the second round. 'Taeyoon' played his last game of the first round as a member of Nongshim Red Force on April 29, and was traded to BNK PierX the very next day, the 30th. It was an inevitably sudden situation for the player. Meeting with Inven after playing his first game following the trade, 'Taeyoon' candidly shared his feelings at the time, stating that he understood it, yet couldn't understand it. "It was a feeling I had never experienced before. I understood it, yet I couldn't quite grasp it. They explained that the team needed a change, and that this happened because a player became available in the ADC position, rather than because I was incompetent. I didn't exactly fail to understand. However, from my perspective, I believed that Nongshim Red Force could improve if we continued, so it was sad and unfair to have to part ways with my teammates overnight." Nevertheless, 'Taeyoon' quickly composed himself despite his restless state of mind. This was because the second round had already begun. During this short adjustment period, he focused on grasping the color of the BNK PierX team and blending into it. "Still, since we had to play the match, I tried my best to clear my mind of distracting thoughts. I took the time to figure out how the BNK PierX players have approached games so far, what their thoughts were on the ban/pick phase, and whether those were similar to my own. If they weren't similar, I thought it would be better for me to adapt rather than the other four players adapting to me, so I paid attention to that aspect." When asked how it felt to actually play the match, 'Taeyoon' replied, "I felt that the team's direction and the players' skills felt very good within the game. I am thinking positively, and I think our team can do well enough if I just play well myself," adding, "Everyone is so gentle and kind. The atmosphere is comfortable, so I feel comfortable too." 'Taeyoon' did not forget to praise 'Kellin' Kim Hyung-kyu, with whom he has newly teamed up. He said, "Not only does 'Kellin' look after the AD Carry well, but his concept of the laning phase is also excellent," adding, "I was anxious because we hadn't practiced together much, but I feel relieved after the win. I feel great." BNK PierX starts the second round on a high note, breaking a three-game losing streak with the addition of 'Taeyoon'. "To put it jokingly, the team's performance wasn't great when I first joined," said Taeyoon with a laugh. "If you're at the bottom, the only way is to go up. If we rise while I'm here, wouldn't that create another narrative? It would be good for the fans as well. They are a team that performed exceptionally well during the LCK Cup. I believe we can keep climbing together," he added, expressing a positive mindset. Finally, Taeyoon bid a final farewell to the fans of Nongshim Red Force, with whom he had to say a brief goodbye, and also conveyed his gratitude to the fans of BNK PierX, with whom he is starting anew. "I received so many messages from fans after the trade news broke. I’m worried because I think the fans must have been just as surprised as I was. There are likely some who are following me, and others who will continue to support Nongshim Red Force; since we can see each other anytime, anywhere, I hope you stay healthy and that we can see each other often with smiles on our faces. The cheering from the BNK Pier-X fans today was incredibly passionate. To be honest, the older players at Nongshim Red Force were so popular that my name was inevitably called out relatively loudly. But today, they called out my name exceptionally loudly, which made me feel a bit shy but also really good. I ask for your continued support."