DK coach sparks controversy with sensitive player comparison
Recently, DK was defeated by KT in a BO5 at Road to MSI 2026. Notably, DK lost after initially leading 2-0 in the first two games and having at least two more chances to close out the match. In game 4, DK even held a lead of over 10k gold, more turrets, and possessed the Fire Drake Soul. Yet, they still fell short, and coach CvMax made a highly sensitive comparison about his players.
Specifically, in the post-match interview, CvMax went too far by likening his players’ failure—despite holding many advantages—to being “too weak.” This topic immediately sparked intense debate on South Korean social media. While many were frustrated with the DK players, most opinions agreed that CvMax’s comments were excessive.
– He’s in his 30s, why would he say that to his own players?
– Losing is obviously upsetting, and losing when you could have won hurts even more, but there’s no need to say it like that.
– Did CvMax realize he wasn’t in the waiting room but in a live interview?
DK coach CvMax issues urgent apology
In a recent statement, coach CvMax apologized to his players and fans for his unfortunate “slip of the tongue.” Since the start of the season, the DK head coach has sparked multiple controversies, and frustrations only rise when DK underperforms. Therefore, following this bitter defeat, it is understandable that DK’s atmosphere turned gloomy and negative.