Bilibili Gaming’s ADC, Elk, reflected on the team’s progress at the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational following a key victory. He spoke about overcoming early struggles during the Play-In stage, improving synergy in the bot lane, personal performance issues, and his desire to face off against long-time rivals T1 in the upcoming rounds.

The interview sheds light not only on the mindset of one of LPL's star players but also on the emotional and competitive stakes surrounding Bilibili Gaming’s journey. For fans of international League of Legends, Elk’s words offer a candid look at what it takes to grow mid-tournament and keep aiming for the title.

From Disappointment to Determination

Bilibili Gaming entered MSI 2025 carrying the weight of their 2024 finals loss. Though considered one of the favorites, their start in the Play-In stage was shaky — with reported health issues within the roster and lackluster synergy slowing their momentum. Yet, the team showed grit, gradually ramping up in form through each stage of the tournament.

Elk, one of the cornerstones of BLG's success, has been a consistent force in the bot lane, but even he admits the early phase of the tournament was far from perfect. With the bracket narrowing and the possibility of meeting legendary rivals T1 looming, every win matters — not just for standings but for redemption.

Focused on Growth, Fixated on Revenge

As BLG pushes through the knockout stage, Elk has been open about both his team’s evolution and his personal path toward refinement. When asked about the most challenging opponent so far, he didn't hesitate to praise MKOI:

They caught us off guard, but after that, we were able to make a comeback. I really want to give a big shout-out to MKOI because they did so well in all the team fights and in the macro.

   

That initial struggle, however, served as a wake-up call. Reflecting on BLG’s Play-In performance, Elk admitted things weren’t ideal from the start:

For the Play-Ins, we didn’t have a very good health condition as a team, and our gameplay wasn’t solid. But for today’s bot lane and laning phase, we did it better and better.

   

Despite visible improvement, Elk remains self-critical:

I made some mistakes here and there, so I need to reflect more and get more feedback to perform even better on stage.

    

But the real fire behind his words comes when he talks about the ultimate goal: reaching the final stage — and perhaps finally lifting an international trophy:

The ultimate goal for all pro players is to become champion and stand on the final stage. We want to progress and grow during this journey, and if we make it to the final, we’ll showcase our best.

   

And hovering in the background is the specter of T1 — the iconic team that denied BLG last year. If the bracket unfolds accordingly, the rematch is just one round away:

We’ve played each other so many times. If we get the opportunity, we really have a strong desire to take revenge on them. Hopefully, we can show you a very exciting BO5.

   

With the MSI 2025 playoffs heating up, Bilibili Gaming stands not only as a title contender but also as a narrative centerpiece — embodying themes of growth, redemption, and rivalry. Elk’s candid reflections make it clear: the hunger for revenge, especially against T1, isn’t just personal. It’s symbolic of BLG’s evolution from runners-up to champions-in-the-making.

Their next match could decide if that story gets its long-awaited ending — or another chapter of heartbreak.

The Mid-Season Invitational 2025 runs from June 27 to July 12 in Canada, with a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament through this link.