Former World Champion Can’t Hold Back Emotions
Since the 2021 World Championship, Damwon Gaming has nearly lost the mighty form that helped this team briefly dominate the world of League of Legends. Players have gradually taken breaks or transferred to other teams. Those who remain have also failed to maintain their former performance. Although later, DWG (now Dplus KIA) occasionally gave the impression that they would “revive”, nothing significant ever happened. Recently, DK officially lost their ticket to MSI 2025 just after the first match of this year’s Road to MSI playoffs.
Notably, the subsequent image of ShowMaker left many feeling heartbroken. Inside the waiting room, the player who was once considered one of the few capable of approaching the level and composure of Faker could no longer hold back. ShowMaker’s shoulders trembled, and it felt like he was trying to hold back tears. Although this is not the first time DK has missed a spot at MSI, it is clear that this season they have shown a much brighter face. But no one understands why, after a stable LCK Cup 2025, they fell so rapidly during the mid-season.
Many viewers also offered heartfelt advice to the former World Champion
Everyone understands that ShowMaker has likely lost his passion long ago, as the number of seasons he has played continues to increase, proportionally with his age, but inversely with the performance of the 2020 World Champion. Clearly, ShowMaker seems to be trying to hold onto past glory rather than seeking new achievements. Because at present, he may not necessarily defeat the younger mid-lane players, but he could completely fail against veterans like Faker or Bdd.
– Perhaps ShowMaker should really consider retiring and taking a break. As for BeryL, he should feel ashamed.
– It feels like only ShowMaker really wants to play the game.
– Save ShowMaker, Siwoo, and Lucid.
Regardless, ShowMaker still has a chance in the competition for a spot at the 2025 World Championship. But with what has been shown, no one can be sure if the former World Champion can make an impact on the international stage again, as he himself is no longer confident in his performance.