Look Sports Media – Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyung’s highly anticipated transfer to Hanwha Life Gaming (HLE) is now official, solidifying what many are calling a super team for the upcoming 2026 League of Legends season. The reigning Worlds Final MVP, fresh off a historic three-peat with T1, brings unparalleled firepower to HLE’s bot lane.
This acquisition marks the culmination of a significant roster overhaul for HLE. The departure of Park "Viper" Do-hyeon and the mandatory military service-induced retirement of veteran jungler Han "Peanut" Wang-ho created voids that HLE has filled with star power.
While T1 secured the re-signing of Choi "Zeus" Woo-je, alongside Kim "Zeka" Geon-woo and Yu "Delight" Hwan-jung, HLE moved swiftly to secure the services of former Top Esports jungler Seo "Kanavi" Jin-hyeok.
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Kanavi’s return to the LCK after a dominant stint in the LPL, where he secured five titles and an MSI championship with BLG in 2023, adds another layer of intrigue to HLE’s already formidable lineup. Despite his absence from the Korean scene, Kanavi’s reputation as one of the world’s premier junglers precedes him, making HLE an instant contender.
The organization also confirmed the signing of Kanavi on their official Twitter account:
Thrilled to announce Seo “Kanavi” Jin-hyeok has joined Hanwha Life Esports as our Jungler!
The question now is, can this star-studded HLE roster dethrone the reigning LCK champions, Gen.G, and challenge T1’s global dominance?
The prospect of Zeus, Gumayusi, and Kanavi uniting under one banner has sent ripples of excitement throughout the League of Legends community. HLE’s previous success, including victories at the LCK Cup and First Stand, ultimately fell short of expectations, culminating in a quarter-final exit at Worlds 2025 against Gen.G.
With the addition of two key members from T1’s famed ZOFGK lineup and Kanavi’s proven track record, HLE appears to have closed the gap on their rivals. However, concerns linger regarding Zeka’s champion pool and Delight’s consistency.
While Gumayusi’s arrival is expected to elevate Delight’s performance, Zeka faces the crucial task of controlling the mid-lane and maintaining vision to facilitate map control. Failure to do so could isolate the T1 duo, hindering their ability to impact games effectively.
HLE’s consistency throughout the season remains a question mark, particularly when compared to Gen.G’s well-established synergy. Nevertheless, Gumayusi’s clutch performances and unwavering composure, demonstrated throughout the Worlds 2025 playoffs, could prove to be the decisive factor in high-stakes situations.
T1’s Worlds 2025 victory underscored the importance of mental fortitude, and Gumayusi’s resilience, highlighted by his triumphant return from the bench to claim the Worlds Final MVP award, embodies that very quality. The 2026 season promises to be an epic clash of titans, with HLE poised to challenge the established order.
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