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Zeka's revelation was startling as he confessed to having little understanding of Yasuo.
In the second playoffs match of LCK Spring 2023, Dplus KIA faced off against Hanwha Life Esports in a highly anticipated showdown. ShowMaker and his teammates were heavily favored, especially with HLE appearing disjointed in their gameplay and coordination. Additionally, DK has always been regarded as a formidable playoffs team, often delivering surprises.
However, the actual outcome of the match was a massive surprise for the LoL community, especially DK fans. The team, once considered the 'last hope of LCK,' faltered on a day where all five members seemed out of sync. Even Deft and Canyon made numerous grave errors, failing to perform at their usual level. The 1-2 defeat against HLE marked DK's second consecutive absence from MSI.
Notably, it was the performance of HLE's players that caught everyone's attention. Indeed, many spectators began to contemplate a 'miraculous journey' akin to DRX's at LCK Spring 2023. This notion gained traction, particularly with HLE's current mainstays Zeka and Kingen— the duo who previously reached the pinnacle at Worlds 2022. Moreover, they boast Viper, an exceptionally skilled marksman, currently dominating the LoL scene.
In the victory over DK, Zeka emerged as the standout player for HLE, especially when utilizing the 'national generals' Yone and Yasuo in the decisive matches. However, the most surprising aspect was Zeka's apparent lack of understanding regarding Yasuo's skill set. During an interview with journalist Ashley Kang, he was asked, 'Why do you always reserve your ultimate for Heimerdinger?'
