The 2025 KeSPA Cup has drawn unprecedented attention, as top LCK teams such as T1 and Hanwha Life Esports chose to field near‑full strength lineups to compete for the season’s early semi‑official title. This alone elevated the tournament’s profile, but T1 managed to go viral in a way few could have predicted.
Remarkably, the three most eye‑catching ADCs at the event—Peyz, Gumayusi, and Smash—are all players who have either worn or are currently wearing the T1 jersey. Even more astonishing is the fact that all three have secured pentakills during the tournament, seemingly without any coordination.
Peyz achieved his pentakill in his very first BO3 series playing under the T1 banner. Smash followed suit with a similarly explosive performance. Meanwhile, Gumayusi recorded his pentakill in his first BO5 series while playing for Hanwha Life Esports.
What makes these moments even more striking is that each pentakill was achieved in the fastest pentakill time for the respective team the player was representing, further fueling discussion around T1’s legacy of elite ADC talent.
These performances may also hint at what lies ahead for T1 and the LCK next season. According to Riot Games’ upcoming changes, ADCs will gain an additional item slot, while lane‑swapping strategies will be heavily restricted. This shift is expected to significantly increase the influence and carry potential of marksmen, forcing teams to play more decisively around their ADCs.
In this new meta, alongside Gen.G’s Ruler, teams such as T1, Hanwha Life Esports, and Dplus KIA all boast exceptionally talented ADC superstars. The battles between these elite players are likely to become a defining factor in determining each team’s success in the upcoming season.
At KeSPA Cup 2025, T1 may not have looked flawless—but once again, they found a way to stay at the center of the conversation.
Sources: gamek