On January 24, another match day of LCK Cup 2025 took place. Two matches were held — DRX faced BNK FearX and T1 faced KT Rolster. In this article, we will summarize developments from the matches.

BNK FearX vs. DRX

In this match, DRX is considered the favorite team, and they proved that right from the first game. Reasonable champion selection, smooth coordination, and absolute map control are what DRX demonstrated in the first game. However, the match was prolonged longer than necessary due to a few small mistakes.

The second game was fairly even until the final minutes, but a failure in the decisive fight cost DRX the chance to end the series 2-0. On the BNK FearX side, ADC Diable shone brightly, as he performed excellently in most series of matches. This time, with general Varus, Diable "destroyed" the opponent's bottom lane, helping his team control important objectives, contributing to the victory in game two.

Coming to the third game, the match initially looked like it would be a fierce and unpredictable contest until the end. However, this only lasted until mid-game, when DRX took the lead in gold thanks to winning fights and taking advantage of their opponent's mistakes. Notably, Sponge's excellent performance on DRX's side with general Lillia, ending the game with a KDA of 10/1/5.

T1 faces KT Rolster

The main match of the day, the encounter between T1 and KT Rolster, also known as "telecommunications war". The reason is because T1 has long been sponsored by SK Telecom, and so did KT Rolster. Just a few hours before the match, the information Gumayusi will not participate have been published, and Smash from the T1 Academy youth team is called to replace.

The first game is the complete overwhelming T1, when they control the map well and show outstanding personal skills, despite the change of personnel. Smash - rookie - worthy of praise for not only playing well in this game but also in the entire series. In the first game, he shone with Kai’sa and got the first network, which was very important to upgrade high -level shoes.

The second game is the defeat of T1, which facilitates the KT Rolster to turn the game. Excellent personal performances from BDD and Cuzz helped KT Rolster win, balancing the score 1-1.

To the third game, the result was the first game, but this time T1 played more fiercely, overwhelming KT Rolster with a score of 15: 2 on the defeated network. Smash continues to score points when he was the first to bring the team to defeat the team in all three games, helping T1 take advantage in the middle and end of the match.

After the match, coach KkOma shared about Gumayusi's absence: "The reason is because we want to test as many things as possible in the LCK Cup to collect the best data and information."

Ranking of teams in the group

Matches in this tournament are held between teams from two different groups: “Baron” and “Elder”. However, the points earned are still counted in each team's tournament table. This approach of the organizers aims to diversify matches within the framework of the professional tournament.