With the victory in a comeback against Dplus KIA, Gen.G not only maintained their undefeated streak across all official Riot tournaments but also solidified their first place in the LCK Summer 2024 standings. Perhaps with this momentum, Gen.G will only need to lose a maximum of about 3 more matches to secure a playoff spot. However, there is also a significant issue that Gen.G could not maintain their 2-0 win streak as their nexus collapsed for the first time in LCK Summer 2024. In fact, Gen.G did not secure any kills in their loss against DK.
But the final result is what matters most, and Gen.G still emerged victorious with their skill and composure despite just being annihilated by the opponent. However, perhaps after annihilating all possible opponents on their journey to conquer the title, matches like the clash against DK only add a bit of excitement for the viewers. In a statement after the match, Chovy candidly admitted he no longer feels much emotion regarding such undefeated streaks.
“Actually, I used to be very happy when winning matches, but recently I feel indifferent because we have won too often. Even when we win difficult matches in the group stage, I don’t feel very happy. However, it’s great to win in playoffs or finals. Perhaps because we have won so many matches this season, winning each match isn’t as important anymore,” Chovy shared.
In fact, Chovy’s statement could be a move for him and his teammates to avoid “resting on their laurels” and developing a sense of complacency. However, it could also be Chovy’s genuine feelings as Gen.G has defeated nearly all opponents they faced recently. The last defeat of Gen.G was against Top Esports at the 2024 Esports World Cup. However, in the context of official Riot tournaments, Gen.G remains undefeated.
Perhaps in the future or at some point due to oversight, Gen.G will experience a “shut down” of their undefeated streak. But at least, at this moment, the Gen.G players can feel relaxed both mentally and in their gameplay on their journey towards the Golden Road.