Hanwha Life Esports defeated European team G2 Esports 3-0 in the second round of the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) winner’s bracket held on the 5th at Exhibition Hall 2 of the Daejeon Convention Center. From the first set, G2 actively looked to create variables with unique picks and skirmishes to exploit gaps in Hanwha Life’s defense, but Hanwha Life remained composed, responding effectively to secure a 3-0 lead and continue their undefeated streak.
Below is an interview with Choi Woo Jae of Hanwha Life Esports “Zeus” after his victory over G2.
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Question: How do you feel about the 3:0 win over G2?
We thought G2 would be extremely difficult to deal with during prep. I’m glad today went more smoothly than expected.
Question: In the first set, your opponent chose top Warwick. What was your opinion?
I encounter this choice from time to time in Korean solo queue, so the game phase itself wasn’t a major issue. It wasn’t just Warwick’s choice; I definitely felt like G2 was intimidating when they created complex compositions. They seem to have a great understanding of how to play these games.
Question: In both the first and second sets, G2 seemed to be instigating heavy, chaotic fights rather than standard macro play. However, Hanwha Life’s response was excellent.
G2 is a team that uses the map very well. In the second set, our laning phase went well from the start, and since I also prefer to play with a wide map presence, I think we were able to handle them well.
Question: The opponent looked very desperate. Why do you think this was?
The first set was the most intense. After we won, I felt like they couldn’t do what they wanted and that made the subsequent sets easier. However, even after we prevailed in the first set, I felt their resilience was impressive. G2 remains a tough team even if we meet them again.
Question. You will meet the winner of the BLG vs. Lion. It is highly likely that you will encounter a BLG; The match against Bean will be the talk of the town, won’t it?
It’s been a long time since I last met Bean. If we meet, it will be our first time in two years, so it should be fun. They’re in great shape, so I’m looking forward to it.
Question: Many fans support you both on the site and online. A word to the fans.
Since the tournament is being held in Korea, the fans’ cheers are even louder and more energetic. I am grateful to all the fans.
This article was originally written in Korean and translated by NC AI. It was then edited by an English-speaking editor. All translations using artificial intelligence are checked and clarified by our editorial team. (Read original)