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On the 22nd, kt Rolster defeated Kiwoom DRX 2-0 in their 2026 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) regular season Round 1 match at LoL PARK in Jongno, marking the first 7-game winning streak in the team's history. kt Rolster overcame a deficit in the first game and maintained a lead from the start in the second, securing the victory with disciplined macro play.
Q. How do you feel about reaching a 7-game winning streak today?
Head Coach Go Dong-bin = I'm happy to keep the streak alive. The first game was a bit difficult, so I'm even more pleased that we managed to turn it around.
'Aiming': I'm very happy with the 7-game streak, and I want to keep it going.
Q. How did you prepare for this match?
Head Coach Go Dong-bin = The opponent tends to play standard compositions rather than anything too unconventional, so we felt we had the advantage in that scenario.
Q. The first game was tough due to the opponent's mid-jungle performance. You were able to turn it around after Sivir survived two major teamfights?
Head Coach Go Dong-bin = We had some early mishaps that dragged the game out. However, our composition was one that could definitely win as long as the bottom lane didn't fall behind.
'Aiming': I felt that in the late game, there were no champions who could catch me. The laning phase was standard, and I felt we secured the win by picking up kills during teamfights.
Q. The patch has changed; why did you pick Yuumi in the first game?
Head Coach Go Dong-bin = We judged that it was a viable pick against the opponent's composition.
Q. You've broken the winning streak record you set as a player nine years ago.
Head Coach Go Dong-bin = Whether as a player or now, I don't really focus on the streak itself. Still, I'm happy to have set a new record. I'm glad to be doing well with the same team, KT, and I think it's good news for the fans as well.
Q. Some of your teammates from the 2023 season are still with you. In your opinion, which roster is stronger?
'Aiming': I feel 2023 was stronger. But if we keep working on our synergy and improving our form, I think we can get even better. Right now, 'challenge' is the keyword that best describes our team.
Q. You seem to have a strong grasp of the current meta and pick-ban phase.
Head Coach Go Dong-bin = When it comes to unique champions rather than just 'good' ones, the laners' understanding is crucial. I think our veteran players are handling that aspect very well.
Q. You seem to find a lot of success with level-1 strategies?
Head Coach Go Dong-bin = It was the same last year; it happens naturally because everyone communicates so actively.
Q. Any final words?
Head Coach Go Dong-bin = We are on a winning streak, but we could lose at any time. Still, we will do our best to aim for an undefeated first round.
'Aiming': The first round is almost over. We'll win our remaining matches and continue to show our best performance.
This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]
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