Imagine a high-stakes game of League of Legends where one wrong move can cost you the championship. That’s what happened to the T1 team, the current world champions, when they made a surprising change to their lineup during the LCK Cup 2025. The team’s CEO stepped in and made a bold decision that raised eyebrows in the gaming community.
The change happened when Sin “Smash” Geum-jae, a player from the T1 Challengers, replaced Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong, a fan favorite and one of the best players in the game. The reason for the switch? The team’s management thought Smash was the better choice at the time. But, as it often does, pride came before a fall. The T1 team ended up in 6th place and missed out on a spot in the First Stand.
So, what happened next? The T1 team’s CEO, Joe Marsh, announced that Gumayusi was back in the starting lineup after a conversation with the coaching staff. “I have total confidence in ‘Becker’, ‘kkOma’, and the technical committee, and after extensive conversations with them, I requested that ‘Gumayusi’ be part of the starting lineup,” Marsh said. It’s clear that both players will be competing for the top spot, but for now, Gumayusi is back on top.
This change is a big deal, especially considering Gumayusi’s impressive track record. He’s a two-time world champion and has made it to the finals three years in a row. The team’s decision to bring him back is a testament to his skills and a nod to his importance in the team’s success. As the T1 team gears up to return to Summoner’s Rift on April 5 for the 2nd Split of the LCK, fans are eagerly waiting to see how this new lineup will play out.
What’s next for T1?
The team’s schedule for the first round of the LCK hasn’t been released yet, but one thing is certain – Smash will be heading back to the T1 Challengers. The question on everyone’s mind is: will this change be enough to propel the T1 team back to the top? Only time will tell.
- The T1 team will return to Summoner’s Rift on April 5 for the 2nd Split of the LCK.
- Smash will play for the T1 Challengers.
- Gumayusi is back in the starting lineup.
As the gaming community waits with bated breath for the next match, one thing is clear – the T1 team is hungry for a win, and they’re willing to make tough decisions to get it. Will it pay off? We’ll have to wait and see.