After the early conclusion of the LCK Spring 2022, the League of Legends community here had almost no topics to focus on, except for the issue of selecting the Korean representative team for the upcoming 2022 Asian Games. However, in recent days, another story has been capturing the attention of Korean LoL fans. Specifically, it is the information about Nuguri returning to DWG KIA during this mid-season transfer window.
Perhaps everyone understands that one of DK’s issues in the recently concluded Spring 2022 was in the top lane position. Although Burdol and Hoya both show great potential, neither has been able to step up. Meanwhile, on the side of DK’s “arch-rival” T1, Zeus has been showcasing an impressive performance. Therefore, having a quality top laner is something that even non-DK fans might consider for this team.
Moreover, it was discovered that towards the end of Spring 2022, Nuguri was grinding ranks very hard. At the same time, his former teammate Canyon was even willing to help Nuguri train right before the match against Gen.G Esports. After that, Nuguri stopped training immediately after DK lost, sending a message that “Nuguri” had secured his future.
Recently, after days of speculation, DK officially announced the Nuguri deal. On the team’s YouTube page was a 4-minute introduction clip featuring Nuguri. Right in the intro, fans could see the Damwon Gaming team lifting the championship trophy after defeating Suning, featuring SofM, from years past.
It goes without saying, the League of Legends community, especially LCK fans and DK fans, are extremely excited about this prospect. In the recent Spring 2022, there weren’t many names of sufficient quality to rival Zeus, including veteran players like Doran, Rascal, or Kiin. Therefore, what could be more exciting than Zeus facing off against his idol and role model in the upcoming Summer season?
In addition, Nuguri’s return will provide DK with the top lane that helped them win the 2020 Worlds. Upcoming matches for DK, especially the “Super Classic” DK – T1, will be extremely thrilling, potentially deciding the fates of both teams in Summer 2022 and beyond towards the upcoming Worlds 2022.