Along with Gen.G winning the LCK Spring 2023, Chovy is currently being highly regarded. Especially when compared to the legend Faker, many viewers believe that Chovy shows a slight edge. Not only is he younger in age, but Chovy also demonstrates superior form and a certain level of confidence. Even in the final match between the two teams, Chovy’s influence was very evident, especially as he did not make mistakes during crucial moments of the game.
As the champion of LCK Spring 2023, Chovy and his teammates are naturally strong contenders for the MSI championship this year. This will be a true test as MSI 2023 is the first time for Chovy and the current members of Gen.G (except Peanut) to participate in an MSI. Moreover, this is one of the important tests for KeSPA to select the League of Legends (LoL) representative team from Korea to compete in the Hangzhou ASIAD at the end of the year.
Of course, competing with Chovy for the official spot is Faker. Faker’s position is nearly certain, so Chovy will need to show even more, and MSI this time is an opportunity. However, Chovy also shows a certain level of confidence and recently sent an implicit “declaration of war” to Faker. Specifically, Chovy stated: “Wearing the Gen.G jersey and the national team is a very different feeling. I am currently in great form and may be the strongest Mid Laner in the LCK right now. I am also confident that I can be selected for the ASIAD roster. But other players like Faker or Zeka are also very strong.”
With this affirmation, Chovy can be seen as making an implicit “declaration of war” against Faker for an official position in the Hangzhou ASIAD roster. And from Chovy’s statement, the potential matchup between T1 and Gen.G at MSI 2023 (if it happens) will be very noteworthy. It’s not just a title competition but also a confirmation of the number one Mid Laner position in the LCK right now and a main spot in the ASIAD.
Chovy is in great form, but MSI is a completely different arena from the LCK. Meanwhile, Faker has significantly more experience in this field. Therefore, Chovy will have to demonstrate even more if he truly wants to prove himself as the best Mid Laner in the LCK right now.
