At the 2024 League of Legends World Championship, the team Gen.G successfully advanced to the semifinals and is preparing to face a strong opponent — T1. In a recent interview with Sheep Esports, the team's top laner Kim "Kiin" Gi-in shared his thoughts on the past matches as well as the upcoming battle, which promises to be tense and thrilling.

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Gen.G overcomes challenges on the path to the semifinals, defeating FlyQuest

The journey to the semifinals for Gen.G was not easy. In the series against FlyQuest, the Korean team faced significant challenges. In this match, FlyQuest demonstrated an excellent level of play, creating tactical compositions focused on team fights. Kiin noted that despite the mistakes made in the early games, they managed to cope with the pressure and secure victory, thanks to the wisdom of their coaches and decisive actions in critical moments, including a crucial Baron capture.

Gen.G prepares for an epic clash with T1 at Worlds

Now Gen.G is gearing up to face T1, with whom they have clashed numerous times in the LCK, but this time on the world stage. Kiin expressed his joy at reaching the semifinals of such a major tournament for the first time. He noted that facing Choi "Zeus" Woo-je is not only an interesting matchup but also an opportunity to showcase his skills on a global level. Kiin also shared that if Western teams continue to perform like FlyQuest, the gap between regions might close.

Addressing the pressure experienced during the series, Kiin acknowledged that fears of repeating past experiences with North American teams did weigh on the players' psyche. However, the team managed to overcome this pressure and focus on the upcoming matches.

In preparation for the semifinals against T1, Kiin plans to adapt strategies based on the opponent's strengths and weaknesses. This is a crucial opportunity for Gen.G, as winning Worlds is the goal of their entire career. Kiin emphasized that such a moment may not come again, and they will do everything possible to claim the championship title.

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Gen.G and T1: a fateful showdown on the global League of Legends stage

In conclusion, the upcoming match between Gen.G and T1 promises to be a significant milestone not only for both teams but for the entire League of Legends world. This is a chance for Gen.G to showcase their strength on the international stage and perhaps demonstrate that Korean teams remain leaders in this discipline, despite the growing competitiveness from Western teams.