LCK 2026: Dplus KIA and Hanwha Life Esports secure key victories

The 2026 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) season has seen significant shifts in standings following key matchups in the Legend Group rounds. Dplus KIA secured a 2-0 victory over Gen. G, a result that altered the standings and denied Gen. G the top position. This outcome impacts playoff seeding, as the double-elimination format makes direct advancement to the second round of playoffs a critical advantage.

In another Round 4 matchup, Hanwha Life Esports defeated Dplus KIA with a 2-0 score. Hanwha Life Esports player Kim Geon-woo, known as ‘Zeka’, highlighted the team's ability to execute teamfight compositions to secure the win. Despite some in-game mistakes, Zeka noted that his individual form is improving as the season moves toward the LCK Playoffs, the Asian Games, and the World Championship.