Heading into the World Championship 2022 (2022 Worlds), Gen.G Esports (Gen.G) is the top contender for the championship. Not only is Gen.G the number one seed from the LCK region in this year’s Worlds, but they also defeated T1 in the LCK Summer Finals with a score of 3-0. While everyone knew Gen.G was strong in the Summer, no one expected such a one-sided match. Especially since T1 was the defending Spring champion before heading into the Summer Finals.
In the current Gen.G lineup, apart from top laner Doran, the other players are highly rated. Key names like Chovy, Ruler, and Peanut have had a flawless Summer. Notably, Peanut was named the MVP of the Finals. Ruler has terrified the League of Legends (LoL) community with his champion Zeri. As for Chovy, he is simply the best mid-laner in the LCK right now.
However, the biggest obstacle for Chovy to truly become number one in the LCK is the titles. In the Korean LoL scene, there are three names considered the best right now: Faker, ShowMaker, and Chovy. But in reality, for many LoL fans, Chovy still can’t compare to Faker and ShowMaker. Faker is the record holder of the LCK. Meanwhile, ShowMaker has also dominated the global LoL scene with his 2020 Worlds championship.
Although “unlucky” with titles, Chovy is still highly rated in the rankings for the 2022 Worlds. Recently, Gen.G’s mid-laner shared: “I feel happy that people are starting to recognize me. But actions speak louder than words. So, I want a valid reason to be called the best. Improving myself is important at Worlds. But I also hope to improve as much as I can to achieve a good result at this year’s Worlds.”
Perhaps everyone understands that the “valid reason” Chovy refers to here is the championship title of the 2022 Worlds. In the recent LCK Summer, he fulfilled his dream of winning a domestic championship title. But to be worthy of being called the best, Chovy needs international titles. And the 2022 Worlds is his only remaining opportunity this season to prove himself.
Conclusion
Chovy needs a reason to be called the best. Gen.G needs the Worlds championship title to reclaim its former glory. For the LCK region, the championship of Gen.G (or any representative from LCK) will affirm this region’s strength against its rival, the LPL. The pressure on Chovy is immense. But undoubtedly, to live up to the praise fans have given him, Chovy must strive with all his might in the upcoming journey.