With BeryL in the lineup, the 'Telecom War' clashes between KT and T1 in the upcoming season are sure to be exceptionally thrilling.
In the post-Worlds 2023 transfer period, T1 stood out as a rarity in LCK by keeping its roster intact for the new season. Meanwhile, powerhouse teams like Gen.G, KT Rolster (KT), Dplus KIA (DK), and Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) underwent significant personnel changes. Specifically, KT went a step further by recruiting 3 players from the 2022 DRX lineup, including Pyosik, Deft, and BeryL.
KT successfully secures the services of 3 players from the 2022 DRX lineupRecently, Coach Hirai from KT shared noteworthy insights into the team's recent transfer phase. Pyosik and Deft, in particular, reached agreements to join KT shortly after the conclusion of Worlds 2023. Subsequently, Deft himself proposed that the team acquire BeryL with the hope of clinching the championship or, at the very least, defeating T1.
Deft played a decisive role in KT's acquisition of BeryL'We often discuss our direction for the upcoming year with players, such as winning championships or defeating T1. When talking to Deft, he firmly states that KT truly needs BeryL to achieve those goals. BeryL is the type of player for big matches, showing no fear or nervousness even in Finals,' shared Coach Hirai with the media.
Coach Hirai reveals: 'Deft straightforwardly told me that KT really needs BeryL, so we decided to recruit him.'Truly, in recent years, BeryL has consistently been a highly regarded Support player in the LCK region. The fact that this player has won world championships with two different teams is enough to demonstrate BeryL's class. Furthermore, BeryL's excellent shot-calling ability and composure in big matches are highly valuable traits.
With the successful acquisition of BeryL, KT is undoubtedly aiming for better results in the upcoming 2024 season. The team faced bitter defeats in the LCK Summer Qualifiers and Worlds 2023. The presence of experienced players like BeryL promises to improve KT's performance in crucial matches.
BeryL will help transform KT into a team worth watching in the next seasonRemember, Deft, BeryL, and Pyosik once brought sorrow to T1's current lineup in Worlds 2022, creating a memorable and magical journey. Therefore, the 'Telecom War' in 2024 is set to become extremely intriguing due to the grudges between these players.
