The South Korean esports team for League of Legends (LoL) has achieved back-to-back gold medals at the Asian Games with an undefeated record.
Under the leadership of coach Kang Dong-hoon, the South Korean team defeated Taiwan 3-0 in the finals held on October 2 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
This victory marks their second consecutive win following the 2022 Hangzhou Games, where esports was officially included for the first time.
Throughout the tournament, South Korea showcased flawless performance, not losing a single set from the group stage to the semifinals and finals. They topped Group B, defeating Taiwan, India, and Hong Kong, and advanced to the semifinals, where they secured a 2-0 victory against Saudi Arabia.
In the finals, the team fielded 'Zeus' Choi Woo-jae, 'Canyon' Kim Geon-bu, 'Zeka' Kim Geon-woo, 'Gumayusi' Lee Min-hyeong, and 'Keria' Ryu Min-seok. 'Faker' Lee Sang-hyeok, who only participated in the group stage against India, rested for the final.
The final match was played in a best-of-five format. The first two sets were closely contested, with South Korea initially losing control to Taiwan but managing to turn the tide with high concentration. In the third set, South Korea countered Taiwan's early aggression effectively, establishing dominance and completing the 3-0 victory.
This was Lee Sang-hyeok's third appearance at the Asian Games, earning him a medal for the third consecutive time. South Korea previously won a silver medal in esports at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Games, where it was a demonstration sport.
Meanwhile, after all esports events concluded, South Korea secured a total of five medals: two gold, one silver, and two bronze.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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