A team was mentioned again after T1's victory
There are many things that will still be analyzed and discussed after T1 wins against Gen.G. However, besides the performances of the players, it is impossible not to mention external factors. It can be said that the victory over Gen.G means T1 has gathered all the favorable weather, favorable conditions, and people. But besides the teams directly participating in the competition, a name has “stayed at home” but is still remembered by many League of Legends fans. None other than KT Rolster – T1's direct opponent in the famous “telecommunication wars” in the League of Legends village.
Specifically, from 2022 onwards, three consecutive times the teams that won the World Championship or have a chance to be crowned are more or less related to KT. First, it was DRX when they defeated KT in the regional qualifiers. Despite coming to Worlds 2022 as seed 4, DRX has created a magical journey for the League of Legends village.
In 2023, it is T1's turn to have more “grievances” when KT confidently chooses Faker and his teammates as opponents in the first round of KT in the LCK Summer playoffs. The results were clear to everyone and KT that year could only reach Worlds thanks to the regional qualifiers.
And this year, KT once again appeared on the journey of T1 – the team preparing to enter the final match to defend their World Championship crown. KT is T1's opponent in the final match of the regional qualifiers. And even, the two teams had to go through the 5th game to be able to decide the winner.
Historical factors support T1
Of all the previous times they entered the final of a World Championship, only 2017 and 2022 were T1's failures. As for the rest, they won all the remaining 4 times and will soon be T1's 7th final. Historical factors are supporting the LCK representative, but success or failure is in the hands of the players and T1 coaching staff in the upcoming important match.