On February 12, the first round playoff match of the LCK Cup 2025 took place, where Nongshim RedForce thrashed KT Rolster with a score of 3:0. NS secured their advance to the next round, while KT ended their tournament run. 

The first map began with an even game, but towards the middle, Nongshim started gaining an advantage through more successful actions in team fights. KT Rolster tried to respond with aggression, but frequent mistakes and the opponent's smart coordination led to their defeat. Nongshim closed out the map in 35 minutes, securing a victory with a score of 17:9. The key player of the map was Kingen on Jayce, who came out ahead from his lane and provided his team with crucial trades.

On the second map, KT tried to change their strategy, but NS continued to control the map and force favorable trades. Nongshim confidently moved towards victory, not giving the opponent a chance for a comeback. The game ended in 31 minutes, 12:6 in favor of NS. deokdam on Jinx performed well here, managing to stay afloat under pressure from the opponents, earning 12k gold and dealing 18.7k damage.

The third map was the most one-sided in the series—Nongshim RedForce completely dominated, leaving KT Rolster with no chance for resistance. Their aggressive style allowed them to quickly take down outer towers, secure control over objectives, and finish the game in just 28 minutes with a score of 20:5, sealing the series. The best player was Jiwoo on Ezreal, who dealt the most damage in the match, 30.8k, and played a key role in team fights.

Upcoming Matches in LCK Cup 2025

• T1 vs Hanwha Life Esports  — February 13, 10:00 GMT+2
• Dplus vs TBD — February 15, 8:00 GMT+2
• Gen.G vs TBD — February 16, 8:00 GMT+2

The LCK Cup 2025 runs from January 15 to February 23, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. Teams are competing for a slot at First Stand 2025. The tournament schedule and results can be found via this link.