Korean League of Legends Team Makes History in LCK 2024 Spring Playoffs

Courtesy of LCK

In the LCK 2024 Spring Playoffs, Gen.G emerged victorious against T1 in a thrilling final round, securing their fourth consecutive LCK title.

Gen.G's win marks the first time in LCK history that a team has achieved four straight titles, surpassing the defending world champions, T1, in the final playoff round.
 

▲ LCK Finals Champions GEN.G / Courtesy of LCK

The championship match, held at the KSPO Dome in southern Seoul, drew a packed audience eager to witness the clash between two of the world's top League of Legends teams.

Despite T1's previous dominance in the LCK, Gen.G's consistent performance led them to victory in a closely contested best-of-five series.

Gen.G's undefeated playoff run included victories over Dplus KIA and Hanwha Life Esports, while T1 battled their way to the finals after an initial setback against Hanwha. 

▲ 2024 LCK Spring Finals Opening Title, GEN vs T1 / Courtesy of LCK

Following their triumph, Gen.G secured a direct ticket to the bracket round of the Mid-Season Invitational, an international tournament featuring top teams from around the world.

Manager Kim Jung-soo credited the team's performance throughout the regular season and playoffs, expressing determination to excel in the upcoming Mid-Season Invitational.

T1, despite finishing as runners-up, also qualified for the Mid-Season Invitational and will compete in the Play-In stage. 

▲ 2024 LCK Spring Finals Opening Title, GEN vs T1 / Courtesy of LCKThe LCK Spring champions, Gen.G, claimed a grand prize of 200 million won ($145,000), while T1 received 100 million won. Hanwha Life Esports and Dplus KIA secured third and fourth place, earning 50 million won and 25 million won, respectively.

Both Gen.G and T1 will represent Korea at the Mid-Season Invitational in Chengdu, China, scheduled from May 1 to 19, before the commencement of the LCK 2024 summer season in June.

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