Drama T1 – Gumayusi May Come to a Close… LCK Organizers
Recently, the drama surrounding T1 and Gumayusi has been capturing the attention of fans. At this moment, the focus of the League of Legends community is directed towards T1’s official announcement regarding their lineup for the 2025 Regular Season. Simultaneously, there is information suggesting that T1 may be looking to loan out one player from their current roster. The speculation surrounding this matter indicates that this drama may soon conclude with… the LCK organizers.
Specifically, in March 2024, the LCK organizers announced new regulations governing the loaning of players with some strict conditions. One of these stipulations is that a loaned player must have a playtime percentage of less than 50% in the previous season. Conversely, a loaned player will only be eligible to compete in the Challengers league.
However, with the conclusion of the LCK Cup 2025, a crucial question arises: will this be the “previous season” as defined in the loaning regulations if T1 indeed proceeds with this operation? The LCK Cup 2025 just took place, and LazyFeel was introduced in the roster replacing Teddy. Many fans expressed excitement as it marked the first time a Vietnamese team participated in an LCK tournament. Nevertheless, subsequent confirmation indicated that the LCK Cup 2025 has not yet been integrated into the official league system of LCK.
Thus, if the LCK organizers do not count the LCK Cup 2025, and T1 continues to execute operations for loaned players, then Smash could be the name proposed for the loan. After all, Gumayusi is a primary member of T1 for the 2024 season before this drama. Meanwhile, Smash is still competing in the T1 Challengers team.
The League of Legends Community and T1 Fans are Eagerly Anticipating What Happens Next
The situation surrounding T1 is indeed complex for Smash, as there is a possibility that all parties involved will be affected. Smash could have better opportunities to compete in a less pressured environment while Gumayusi returns to fulfill his role amidst the ongoing drama. Furthermore, both T1 and the loaned team could be more at ease, as any conflicts would be settled, allowing both to recruit the highest quality players.
Nevertheless, T1 has consistently faced difficult challenges over the past time. Therefore, fans have yet to feel at ease, especially with the situation still pending resolution.
