In a match during the 10th week of the 2021 LCK Summer Split, DWG KIA defeated Liiv SANDBOX with a score of 2-0. Not only did they maintain their top 2 position in the standings after the group stage, but the reigning LCK Spring champions also became the first team from the Korean region to officially secure a spot at the upcoming 2021 World Championship in China, based on their current Championship Points.
After the match, Khan – the top laner for DK, made a “challenging” statement towards G2 Esports when asked by a reporter if there was any team he wanted to face or take revenge on:
“There aren’t many teams I want to take revenge on. If it were before, I would say G2, but now I don’t feel much about them anymore. G2 now feels like a broken toy. I just hope they can make it to the upcoming Worlds.”
Looking back to the past, in 2019 – which was also the last time Khan attended a World Championship with SKT T1, his team suffered a painful 3-1 defeat against G2 in the semifinals. That was also the closest Faker came to a World Championship final to realize his dream of a fourth trophy, while for Khan, it was his first ever in his professional career.
At that time, G2 was not only an extremely strong team with outstanding individual players and cohesive gameplay, but they also had a very “unusual” playstyle that was hard to read. Because of these factors, G2 advanced all the way to the finals, only to lose to a stronger FPX with timely performances from Doinb and his teammates.
In response, the Twitter account of the “national circus” did not hold back, declaring they were ready for Khan’s 0% win rate against G2 to be extended.
Currently, G2 is no longer the “dominant force” in Europe, and DK has shown moments of inconsistency this season. However, both remain strong contenders. At this moment, G2 has dropped to the lower bracket after a loss to MAD Lions, making their path to Worlds quite difficult. But if DK and G2 have the opportunity to face each other at Worlds, it will be one of the most anticipated matches, as both possess individuals capable of turning the game around in an instant, and any minor mistake could come at a high price.