‘Challenge to win the Worlds’ Gen.G “I am alert to the opponent’s top and jungle… I am confident in my ban pick”

Gen.G, who advanced to the finals of the 2026 LoL World Championship (Worlds) on behalf of the LCK, chose the top and jungle as the main battlegrounds and said, "I am confident in the ban pick (selection and ban) battle."

Gen.G coach Yoo Sang-wook said at a press conference for the 2026 Worlds finals held in New York, USA on the 14th (Korean time), "The entire line is important, but I think we have good chemistry with the opponent's top and jungle, so I think we can win if we prepare well."

Gen.G won this year's LCK and advanced to Worlds as the No. 1 seed, and will face off against China's powerhouse Bilibili Gaming (BLG) on the 15th for the championship trophy. This is the first time the team has advanced to the Worlds finals under the current name, and it has been 9 years since its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy.

Top laner Kim ‘Giin’ Ki-in also commented, “BLG’s top and jungle chemistry is good. I think that part will be fun.”

This year is the second Worlds championship challenge for jungler Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu and bottom laner Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk.

Canyon said, “I think it is a meta (mainstream strategy) that gives strength to other laners rather than the jungler carrying (leading the way to victory),” and added, “Given the style of BLG players, I think there may be a surprise pick.”

Ruler said, “The difference from 9 years ago is that I have more confidence in my own play, and I can lead my teammates more outside of the game.”

Regarding the matchup with BLG's ace 'Viper' Park Do-hyeon, he said, "I'm really looking forward to the matchup, and I think it will be a pretty fun lane match."

Ki-in “Ki-in” Kim, Ji-hoon “Chovy” Ji-hoon, and Joo Min-gyu “Duro” this is their first attempt at winning their careers.

Gein and Canyon answered “3:1” when asked about the expected score on this day.

Chovy, who has been a top mid laner in domestic and international leagues for a long time, will now be playing in the Worlds finals for the first time in his career.

Chovy emphasized, "As I became able to enjoy the game, the pressure of not being able to show my skills lessened. I got better as I adapted to the big stage."

At the same time, he expressed his composure, saying, "Rather than being nervous or burdened, I'm excited and want to play the game quickly."