T1’s newest weapon just announced himself on the biggest stage in League of Legends. Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan took down the reigning MSI Champions in Game 1, while his predecessor Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong, now playing for Hanwha Life Esports, suffered his first Caitlyn loss of the 2026 season on the other side of the matchup.
Peyz’s breakout and the numbers behind it
Peyz joined T1 in November 2025, replacing Gumayusi after the veteran’s seven-year run with the organization.
Across MSI 2026, Peyz posted a 15-6 win-loss record, a 5.2 KDA, and 10.3 CS per minute. He also notched his 15th career pentakill during the tournament. His Mais Esports Score of 78 was the highest of any player at the event.
T1 swept through the Play-In stage with a perfect 3-0 record, dismantling opponents like KC and Team Liquid without dropping a single game. The tournament took place in Daejeon, South Korea. The bracket stage proved tougher. T1 ultimately fell 1-3 to G2 Esports, who went on to win the whole thing.
