Dplus KIA secured a dominant 2-0 victory over GAM Esports in the 4th round of the 2023 LoL World Championship’s Swiss stage. Dplus KIA now stands at 2 wins and 2 losses with this win, earning them a spot in the last gateway to the quarterfinals, the 5th round amongst 2-2 teams. After the match, jungler Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu and mid laner Heo “ShowMaker” Su spoke about the match and Worlds.
It was a commanding performance today. What are your thoughts on the victory?
Canyon: Winning 2-0 today puts us in a position where one more victory can take us to the quarterfinals. I’m feeling good.
ShowMaker: It feels great to secure a clean 2-0 victory. We’re hoping to have a good draw in the next round.
What was your win plan prepared for today?
Canyon: The game played out in a similar manner to what we expected during the meeting we had yesterday. We felt comfortable during the game as our predictions aligned with the in-game situation.
ShowMaker: We thought the opponents might prepare some surprise picks, but that didn’t happen. It made our games comfortable.
Your form seems to have improved after the two losses. What adjustments and improvements were made?
Canyon: We learned a lot about the draft direction from strong teams’ games and tried to capitalize on our strengths while incorporating what we learned. We’re continually working to maintain this approach.
ShowMaker: We believe we can handle most of the picks other teams can use. We’ve been referring to other teams’ games a lot and are working on finding our answers. Since we’re winning games, I’d say our direction is correct. If we address in-game mistakes and fix them, we can aim higher.
(To ShowMaker) You were chosen as today’s series MVP. Your performance on Ahri in game 2 was remarkable, with rune choices, skill paths, and an unconventional first item. What’s the story behind this?
ShowMaker: A few weeks ago, I noticed an Ahri player in solo queue who prioritized Fleet Footwork and leveled W first. I merely took note of this unusual build. However, when I picked Ahri today and observed the opponent’s team composition, it didn’t seem like Nocturne would pressure me much in the mid lane. So, I decided to try it out.
This is already your fifth Worlds together.
Canyon: Honestly, I don’t have grand thoughts about it. Since the journey to this Worlds wasn’t entirely smooth, I’m grateful. I’m continuously approaching it with a fresh mindset. I have a strong desire to work hard and achieve good results.
ShowMaker: Since Canyon always performs well, I have faith in him.
DK Canyon: “We learned a lot about the draft direction from strong teams’ games.”
