Hanwha Life Esports just punched its ticket to the Mid-Season Invitational for the first time ever. And according to mid laner Zeka, the person steering the ship through those high-pressure waters is jungler Kanavi.
HLE took down T1 with a convincing 3-1 scoreline on June 12, 2026, in the LCK Road to MSI. Kanavi earned Player of the Match honors for his performance. Zeka has since called Kanavi the “team leader” and expressed confidence that the roster can continue performing under intense pressure.
Kanavi’s return to Korea changes everything
Kanavi spent six years competing overseas before joining HLE on November 23, 2025. His integration into HLE’s roster alongside Zeka and top laner Zeus has created a stable core. HLE posted a 15-3 record in the early rounds of the 2026 season, making them one of the most dominant teams in the LCK’s regular split.
What the T1 victory actually means
