Hanwha Life Esports (HLE)
The name that is surprising fans the most in the transfer window at the end of the 2022 season is HLE. This team has always been known as one of the biggest spenders of the tournament. However, at the end of 2021, they took a big step back when they parted with most of the main roster that had attended Worlds together before without adding any replacement stars.
After a failed 2022 season, HLE decided to spend heavily to replenish the force. As soon as the LCK transfer market opened, HLE activated the first “blockbuster” which was Gunner Viper. Not only that, the possibility of this team welcoming the reigning World Championships 2022 – BeryL, Kingen and Zeka is great. It would not be an exaggeration to say that HLE is one of the formidable names in the upcoming 2023 LCK Spring Split.
DWG KIA (DK)
The next candidate on the list is DK – the team that was once considered the new king of the LCK during T1’s down time. But after breaking up with Nuguri, Ghost and BeryL, DK is no longer himself. With disappointing results in 2022, it is necessary for DK to add a strong force for the new season.
In the afternoon of November 23 (Vietnam time), two new names to join DK were announced, namely Deft and Canna. Deft is the defending champion of Worlds 2022 while Canna is a business that DK has been pursuing since the end of 2021. These players are all extremely quality and the audience is looking forward to the new successes of ShowMaker and his teammates. in the new season.
Gen.G Esports (Gen.G)
It is a fact that Gen.G’s power will be greatly reduced when losing the Ruler – Lehends bot lane. However, at the moment, Gen.G has solved the problem of Support with the recruitment of Delight. But instead of continuing to participate in the transfer market, Gen.G chose young ADC Peyz as the “heir” to Ruler’s position.
Gen.G is still a very strong team with top-class players like Chovy, Peanut. But if you look back at Worlds 2022, it is not difficult for the audience to see that Gen.G’s power depends on Ruler a lot. In the new season, Gen.G will use the pair Peyz – Delight. The defending champion of the LCK Summer 2022 is still a title candidate, but their fans certainly have concerns about this new factor.
T1
The only team that may not have any additions to the main squad in the transfer window at the end of 2022 is T1. Faker and his teammates are a team that is having the best chemistry. Because of that, the T1 Board of Directors does not have to create unnecessary disturbances.
With the same lineup compared to 2022, T1 is still the best candidate for the 2023 LCK Spring Championship. However, Faker and his teammates will have to keep the highest concentration and limit the challenges. the mistake made at the last Worlds 2022.