PHOTOS: Riot Games' Valorant Champions finals coming to Korea
By Han Jun-gu and Kim Dong-youngPosted : August 21, 2024, 17:52Updated : August 21, 2024, 17:52
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Riot Games, a U.S. esports powerhouse, held a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday, two days before the Valorant Champions 2024 finals.
"Our Champions Seoul has been one of our most successful events ever," said John Needham, president of publishing and esports. The final matches are scheduled to take place from Friday to Sunday at Inspire Arena in Incheon, west of Seoul.
Following an hour-long Q&A session, Julie and Natty from the multinational girl group Kiss of Life and rapper Mark Tuan of GOT7 took the stage to greet fans. They participated in the theme song, "Superpower."
At the end of the press conference, the four finalist teams—Edward Gaming from the China League, Leviatán and Sentinels from the Americas League, and Team Heretics from the EMEA League—gathered around the grand trophy, promising to deliver an unforgettable performance.
John Needham, president of publishing and esports at Riot Games, speaks during a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
Leo Faria, global head of Valorant esports overseeing strategy at Riot Games (right), speaks while Anna Donlon, head of Valorant Studios at Riot Games, watches during a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
Riot Games executives attend a Q&A session during a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
Riot Games executives attend a Q&A session during a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
Riot Games executives pose for a photo during a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
Kiss of Life members Natty (third from right) and Julie (second from right) and GOT7 member Mark (right) attend a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
GOT7 member Mark (right) speaks as Kiss of Life members Natty (third from right) and Julie watch during a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
Members of the finalist teams Heretics and Sentinels pose with the trophy during a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
Members of the finalist teams Leviatán and Edward Gaming pose with the trophy during a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
Players from the finalist teams pose for a photo during a news conference at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
A media day takes place at LoL Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the Valorant Champions 2024 finals. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
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