After eight years of waiting, the midlaner of the South Korean team Gen.G, Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon, will play in his first League of Legends World Championship final. This is an incredibly long-awaited event for the player, as he already has eight Worlds appearances under his belt, but only now has he managed to secure a ticket to the main match. The team earned their spot in the Worlds 2026 grand final after a victory over Invictus Gaming. In an interview with Inven Global, the esports athlete revealed that during the series, the team had to quickly adapt to the opponent's constant team movements.
In the final, Gen.G will face the Chinese team Bilibili Gaming. Since finding practice partners at this stage of the tournament is extremely difficult, the team's preparation will focus on SoloQ and draft analysis. According to the midlaner, it is precisely in the champion select phase where Gen.G currently holds an advantage over their competitors.
For the esports athlete himself, reaching the final has become a huge emotional achievement after a long journey toward his dream. Chovy emphasized that he doesn't want to let nerves or anxiety ruin this stage. He aims to fully enjoy this remarkable moment, which may only happen once in a lifetime, and focus on winning the championship title.
At the end of the interview, the player expressed touching words of gratitude to his mother, who has supported him since the beginning of his career. Chovy admitted that although he rarely shows emotions outwardly, her help is invaluable, and she often serves as his main role model in life. One step away from the world title, the player has only one hurdle left to overcome to turn eight years of relentless effort into a historic triumph.
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