LPL Fans Rejoice as T1 Faces Defeat
On January 16, the representative team from the Korean League of Legends scene – T1 – had a match at the LCK Cup 2025 against a formidable opponent named DK. Despite being highly rated before the match, T1 displayed a lackluster performance and faced a disappointing defeat, making several errors throughout the game. The outcome was a bitter loss with a score of 1-2 against DK in the opening match of the new season.
For fans and supporters of T1, the current season opener is certainly not something to be proud of. However, the disappointment of the match has turned into a source of joy for many LPL fans as they witness the critical reactions following Faker and his team’s loss. Notably, Doran’s position has received significant criticism from LPL fans, who believe that he performed inadequately. In fact, some fans are even hopeful about the LPL region’s chances at the World Championship (CKTG) if T1 continues to struggle.
Still Too Early to Judge T1’s Performance in the New Season
In recent years, T1 has often been the “gold standard” for LPL fans. At the last two World Championships, they faced off against LPL representatives to secure the championship title, fulfilling the hopes of fans in the region. Therefore, T1’s rocky start is a concerning sign for LPL fans as they aim to see their region excel.
However, the current context still feels premature to decisively evaluate T1’s strengths, especially since they have only had one match at the LCK Cup 2025. The League of Legends landscape in 2025 is undergoing significant changes, with many teams needing time to adapt. The recent match has shown that T1 is still struggling to find their footing in this new environment, making their defeat against DK somewhat understandable.
This season is still quite young, and T1 has plenty of time to improve their performance and discover effective strategies. Meanwhile, during the LCK Summer 2024 season, T1 may still face considerable challenges but aim for success at the World Championship. Despite these challenges, T1’s established reputation and past accolades in major tournaments should not be overlooked. Therefore, LPL fans’ assessments of T1’s performance after just one match could be somewhat misguided. They just need to focus on improving and understanding the new season dynamics, and T1 can potentially reclaim their winning streak and continue to represent the LPL region in the future.
