Just a few short days away, the grand final of the LCK Spring 2023 will officially take place, marking the end of a thrilling season. T1 has already reached the finals and secured a spot at the MSI 2023 in London. The second team will be determined after the losers’ bracket match between Gen.G and KT Rolster (KT) on April 8 (Vietnam time).
Among the most watched players in the remaining matches, Chovy is arguably under the most pressure. The mid-laner of Gen.G is currently carrying the entire team alongside Peanut. Moreover, Chovy stands on the brink of his first MSI appearance, increasing the pressure even further. Many evaluations suggest that Chovy himself is currently a concern for Gen.G.
Remember, in the match against T1 in the winners’ finals, it was Chovy who made a critical mistake, leading to his immediate elimination while T1 players were lying in wait. Furthermore, in the upcoming match, he will face Bdd—a veteran player with impressive experience in the LCK. Additionally, Lehends (who knows Chovy well as a former teammate from Griffin to Gen.G) is also a key factor in KT’s lineup. These elements have caused some fans to worry that KT will continuously apply pressure on Chovy’s mid-lane position, forcing him to make mistakes.
The issue with Chovy that fans have pointed out over the years lies in his competitive mentality. He can be phenomenal in group stage matches or playoffs. However, for some reason, Chovy always seems to underperform unexpectedly in crucial matches. A notable example is the World Championship 2022; without Ruler’s miraculous play, Gen.G could have been defeated by DWG KIA at that time.
In the upcoming match, both Coach Score (Gen.G) and Coach Hirai (KT) have emphasized that the jungle and mid-lane positions are the most crucial. Therefore, the pressure on Chovy will be even greater, especially when he is under scrutiny after his poor performance against T1 in the winners’ bracket. Just one mistake could lead to all of Gen.G’s efforts going to waste.