Regarded as a promising young talent, what Canna showcased against DWG KIA truly showed that this guy is indeed “young”. Meanwhile, on the opposite side is a “‘wily fox but not old” named Canyon. The LCK Summer 2021 title and the ticket to the 2022 World Championship owe a great deal to Canyon. The player maintained a stable performance throughout the group stage, being among the top MVP scorers in the LCK up to the final matches of the playoffs. Canyon demonstrated all of this remarkably!
Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu not only highlighted the skill gap between a former World Champion and a jungler still at a potential level like Oner, but also showcased absolutely effective ganking abilities. He was always present at every hotspot on the map, leaving his mark on each kill.
The one who understands this feeling best is none other than T1’s top laner Canna. Continuously being taken down by the duo Khan – Canyon in the first and second games. VETV commentator Hoang Luan jokingly remarked: “Tonight, before going to sleep, Canna should check if Canyon is hiding under his bed.” This shows that DWG KIA’s jungler has truly become a nightmare for Canna, turning the currently best-performing player of T1 into the weakest link, constantly exploited.
Especially in the first game, the 2001-born player had an impressive match with Trundle. Combining the “Frozen Pillar” with Camille’s “Hookshot” to approach and control targets, with Canna’s Gwen, who had no Flash, being the victim. There’s nothing worse than being “camped” continuously and going down.
In the second game, Canyon’s Viking warrior truly shone as his ganks into T1’s top lane were highly effective. By the end of that game, Canyon’s Olaf boasted a K/D/A of 11/2/5, as if every resistance from T1 was swept away and flattened by Canyon.
Only when T1 made positive gameplay changes in game 3 did DWG KIA truly feel overwhelmed and let the victory slip. However, the defeat was merely a slap to awaken the DWG team from resting on their laurels. ShowMaker, after three silent games, finally shone.
Although ShowMaker earned the MVP title of the match, after all, with stable performance throughout the season, especially his excellent micro and macro skills, Canyon is the true hero in the hearts of fans. The LCK championship not only affirms his form and status as the top jungler in the world today but also poses a challenge to the major teams entering the biggest League of Legends tournament in the world. DWG KIA, with the duo Canyon and ShowMaker, is gradually becoming the most dangerous duo on the League of Legends map right now.
Can DWG KIA, with their convincing performance just now against T1, alongside the stable forms of Canyon and ShowMaker, create a miracle to defend their Worlds title? Everyone hopes to witness Canyon’s devastating form so that DWG KIA can continue to write history and this young jungler will be placed among the greats like his predecessors.