T1 ties 1-1 against HLE in LCK match with standout performance from Peyz

T1 and Hanwha Life Esports walked away from their LCK 2026 series with a 1-1 split, but the scoreline doesn’t tell the whole story. The real headline was Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan, T1’s recently acquired bot laner, who put together a game 2 performance that had the League of Legends community buzzing.

Peyz makes his case in game 2

Here’s the thing about Peyz: he’s only 20 years old, born December 5, 2005, and he’s already accumulated a resume that most pros spend an entire career chasing. Before landing at T1, he won LCK titles and the Mid-Season Invitational in 2024 while playing for Gen.G. After his time with Gen.G, Peyz took a detour through the LPL, China’s premier league, before circling back to the LCK ahead of the 2026 season.

T1’s calculated roster rebuild

T1 signed Peyz in November 2025, locking him into a contract that runs through 2028. The signing was particularly notable because Peyz effectively replaced Gumayusi, one of the most well-regarded ADC players in LCK history.

T1’s 2026 roster features Doran in the top lane, Oner in the jungle, Faker in mid, Peyz at bot, and Keria as support.

What the split means for both teams

The LCK’s depth in 2026 means there are no easy weeks on the schedule. Teams like Gen.G, DRX, and KT Rolster are all fighting for positioning, and the difference between a top-four finish and missing playoffs can come down to a handful of these split series results.

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