Hanwha Life Esports took the series from T1 with a 2-1 victory in what turned out to be exactly the kind of white-knuckle contest fans expected from the LCK’s two heavyweight contenders. The win puts HLE at a 9-1 record, giving them sole possession of first place in the LCK standings.
At the center of the action was Zeus, who has made a habit of tormenting his old teammates since swapping jerseys. The top laner transferred from T1 to HLE back in November 2024, and every time these two squads meet, his performance carries the narrative weight of a revenge arc.
A game of traded punches
The series opener at LoL Park in Seoul was not a clean, dominant stomp. Early leads changed hands multiple times, with both rosters finding windows to push advantages before watching them evaporate.
HLE ultimately closed out game one, converting late-stage decisions into a win that felt earned rather than gifted. Zeus was the standout performer, doing what elite top laners do: absorbing pressure, finding flanks, and making the plays that swing teamfights in crucial moments.
