The South Korea League of Legends Asian Games national team secured a dominant first win against Chinese Taipei, wrapping up the match in just 25 minutes. Led by head coach Kang Dong-hoon, the team showcased their prowess in the Group B opener of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held on the morning of the 30th, finishing with a 20-5 scoreline.
Dominant Performance by Zeka and Zeus
The roster featured ‘Zeus’ Choi Woo-je, ‘Canyon’ Kim Geon-bu, ‘Zeka’ Kim Geon-woo, ‘Gumayusi’ Lee Min-hyeong, and ‘Keria’ Ryu Min-seok. South Korea drafted a powerful engage composition featuring Vi, Olaf, Akali, Jinx, and Alistar, while Chinese Taipei opted for a scaling strategy with Fiora, Ryze, Ambessa, Draven, and Renata Glasc. Although Chinese Taipei secured the first blood, South Korea quickly turned the tide. Zeka and Canyon displayed clinical coordination in the mid-lane, while Zeus dismantled the top lane to create a significant gold lead early on.
Strategic Superiority and Closing the Match
The turning point arrived at the 15-minute mark during a skirmish for the Rift Herald. South Korea executed a flawless pincer maneuver, securing an ace and pushing their lead to 8-1. With a gold gap of over 6,000, the team systematically dismantled Chinese Taipei’s defenses. After securing the Baron buff at 23 minutes, South Korea forced a final team fight in the bottom lane, wiping out four members of the opposing team to close the game with a second ace and a final score of 20-5.
