One Name Accidentally “Benefiting” In The T1 – Gumayusi Drama
In the midst of the messy T1 drama, all parties involved directly or indirectly seem to be facing numerous disadvantages. T1 and Smash are being criticized by fans, Gumayusi’s future is uncertain, while T1 fans are running out of faith in their team. However, there is one name that has accidentally “benefited” from the incident, and that is none other than Zeus.
Specifically, after the noisy transfer period in November 2024, Zeus became a “villain” in the eyes of many T1 fans. Even the Hanwha Life Esports team faced criticism from several fans. At that time, the troubles even spread to Doran and even Gumayusi himself. Many opinions suggest that T1 was unable to sign Zeus due to Gumayusi’s (salary, benefits…) situation.
However, with recent developments, many have “turned around” on the top laner of HLE. While T1 fans in the LCK or internationally no longer mention Zeus, the community in VCS has expressed more support for this player’s decision to leave. Some even suggest that perhaps Zeus or his representatives had some information that motivated their decision to “cut ties” like that.
Additionally, Zeus himself seems to be unaffected by this drama, and he recently won the LCK Cup 2025 with HLE. The former T1 star secured both FMVP and will soon be a top contender for the First Stand championship. In summary, after leaving T1, while his former team is mired in drama, Zeus continues to maintain his performance and success.
All Future Matchups Between Zeus and T1 Will Be Must-Watch
At the LCK Cup 2025, the match between HLE and T1 in the playoffs set a record audience for the tournament (~ 1.9 million views at peak times). The surrounding drama has only heightened the tension, and undoubtedly, this will remain the most anticipated matchup in the upcoming Regular Season 2025.
And if T1 continues to sink into crisis while Zeus maintains his high performance, the outcome of the match may already be predetermined.