Look Sports Media – In a monumental announcement that sent ripples through the League of Legends community, T1 has officially confirmed that its celebrated jungler, Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun, has signed a significant contract extension, solidifying his tenure with the legendary Korean organization until at least 2028. This pivotal agreement ensures Oner remains a cornerstone of the team for the foreseeable future, delighting fans and analysts alike.
The new deal adds an additional two years to Oner’s existing commitment, which already guaranteed his presence on the roster through the 2026 season. This long-term investment underscores T1’s confidence in the jungler’s continued impact and his integral role in the team’s ongoing pursuit of global dominance.
Oner’s journey with T1 is a testament to loyalty and growth, having spent his entire professional career under the organization’s banner. His ascent began in the T1 Academy and Rookies programs, culminating in his promotion to the senior roster in December 2020. This move marked a new era for T1, as Oner joined the main lineup alongside Ryu "Keria" Min-seok and Choi "Zeus" Woo-je in the same offseason, complementing Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong, who had joined the year prior.
Related Post
This strategic rebuild aimed to cultivate a vibrant, young, and exceptionally talented roster designed to support T1’s undisputed superstar, Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok. As the esports adage goes, "the rest is history." The formidable lineup, affectionately dubbed "ZOFGK," rapidly propelled the organization back to the pinnacle of League of Legends competitive play. Their collective efforts culminated in an unprecedented and historic threepeat victory at Worlds 2025, cementing Faker, Gumayusi, Keria, and Oner as legends of the game.
Beyond team accolades, Oner has consistently demonstrated individual brilliance, earning the prestigious Jungle of the Year award at the LCK Awards for an astonishing four consecutive years. His most recent triumph came on December 19, when he secured the 2025 honor at the annual ceremony.
While the iconic "ZOFGK" era saw the departures of Zeus in 2024 and Gumayusi in 2025, the formidable core of Faker, Keria, and Oner remains intact. They are now complemented by the promising talent of Kim "Peyz" Su-hwan in the ADC role. Peyz has already made a swift and impactful start with T1, notably earning the MVP award in the offseason KeSPA Cup, where T1 triumphed over HLE – Gumayusi’s new team – in a thrilling Grand Final. However, the young ADC faces the significant challenge of proving himself a worthy successor to the Worlds 2025 MVP.
T1 released an official statement regarding the extension, expressing their enthusiasm: "Oner has extended his contract with T1 until 2028! As he continues to shape T1’s history, we look forward to building an even brighter legacy together and thank our fans for their continued support." Oner himself later revealed that the contract was actually signed earlier in the year, in early December, but its announcement was strategically timed to coincide with the jungler’s birthday. This thoughtful gesture was undoubtedly received by many T1 fans as an early Christmas gift, especially after the team had navigated the departures of two star players in recent years.
In a personal message, Oner addressed his supporters: "I’ll be with all of you until 2028. I also ask for your support over the next three years." With the recent Worlds motto being "Earn Your Legacy," the trio of threepeat champions undoubtedly possess a legacy beyond question. Nevertheless, Oner and his teammates will be driven to not only continue their unparalleled Worlds dominance but also to reassert their supremacy at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) and within the fiercely competitive LCK, having faced setbacks against Gen.G and HLE in those competitions despite their global success.
Darragh Harbinson, Senior Editor
Darragh Harbinson is an esports writer specializing in Counter-Strike. He has written for looksports.media, Esports Insider, UKCSGO, Dexerto, and Rush B Media.
Leave a Comment