Hey everyone! I translated the official LCK interview with T1 after their historic three-peat championship (2023-2025).

⚠️ Note: The video is sped up to 1.2x speed to fit the 15-minute limit, so the pacing might feel a bit fast/unnatural. Please understand!

You can see the original video: https://youtu.be/5F-hg0B_BSE?t=24989

Host (Female) [00:02]: Congratulations on your championship.

Players [00:02]: Thank you.

Host (Male) [00:10]: This is LCK's 10th World Championship. Now let's meet the T1 players remotely who lifted the Summoner's Cup in Chengdu. Everyone, congratulations on your championship! Let's give them another round of applause. To commemorate your championship, we've prepared gifts for the players at the venue. If you're ready, let's deliver the gifts. Do you see the gifts next to you?

Keria [00:33]: Really? Thank you LCK, thank you LCK. We got the gifts!

Host (Male) [00:37]: Yes, the gifts we prepared are a cake and a Tibbers doll. Could you take a look at the outfit that the Tibbers doll is wearing? Doran?

Host (Male) [00:49]: Yes, it has the T1 logo, and on the back it's marked with 25 T1. How is it? Do you like it?

Oner [00:56]: Ah, it's good. It's good. Thank you. The delay is making things a bit awkward.

Host (Male) [01:00]: That's right. Ah, and Faker is currently participating in another interview, so we'll proceed with the interview first, excluding Faker. Now, Gumayusi.

T1 Player [01:12]: The microphone is with me...

Host (Male) [01:14]: Yes, FMVP, huge congratulations!

Gumayusi [01:17]: Ah, thank you.

Host (Male) [01:19]: Yes, you showed such amazing performance today. Please tell us how you feel about winning FMVP.

Gumayusi [01:25]: For FMVP, honestly I didn't expect to receive it until I actually got it, so I'm very grateful for this FMVP, and I'm thankful to my teammates.

Host (Male) [01:34]: Ah, congratulations. The fans are so happy. During the match, we received some questions for you through our YouTube community. Among them was this question: "What thoughts and determination did today's champions T1 have before going to sleep last night?" That's the question. Gumayusi, what kind of dreams did you have?

Gumayusi [01:55]: I didn't dream, but we had some ban-pick strategies prepared, so I ran a lot of mental simulations about tomorrow's situation and how we would play it out.

Host (Male) [02:04]: You said you ran simulations until the moment you fell asleep. Gumayusi had promised fans that you would definitely achieve the three-peat that you hadn't accomplished yet. Now that you've kept your promise, please say something to the fans here. There are so many of them here.

Gumayusi [02:19]: I heard from fans that I have this image of being a man who keeps his promises. So I'm very happy to have kept the promise, and please keep supporting Gumayusi next year too.

Host (Male) [02:34]: Yes, the fans have responded with great enthusiasm. Congratulations.

Host (Female) [02:40]: Yes, so now I'd like to ask Keria a few questions as well. Keria, who was evaluated as the world's best support, said he would prove why, and you kept that promise. Along with the Worlds three-peat, you've achieved the team's historic sixth championship. It would be great if you could tell us how you feel about accomplishing such a tremendous feat.

Keria [02:40]: Well, first of all, I had a lot of confidence going into this Worlds, so I think I competed very comfortably and had fun at the tournament. I got the three-peat, and during the process of achieving the three-peat, I felt different emotions each year every time we won. So I want to win many more championships in the future, and I'll continue to consistently show why I'm the best support and keep improving.

Host (Female) [02:40]: That's awesome. I also have a question for Keria. Whether it's some kind of coincidence, at last year's Worlds finals we also won with a win-loss-win-win pattern, and it's the same this year. After game 3 ended and you were pushed to the extreme, does T1 have some kind of energy or aura that makes you stronger?

Keria [03:42]: Well, actually, we have a lot of finals experience, and we also have experience both winning and losing in finals, so actually all the players can control their mindset well, and in such extreme situations, everyone researched well on their own about how to bring out better plays and applied it. So in my case today, I just had fun going into games 4 and 5.

Host (Male) [04:02]: Oner, if that cake is heavy, you can put it down on the floor for a moment. No, our...

Host (Female) [04:07]: Our Oner isn't affected by that. Oner has... Because he exercises a lot.

Host (Male) [04:11]: I was just worried it might be heavy. Yes.

Host (Female) [04:13]: Ah, no, what kind of camaraderie is this? What is this? Doran, do you want to try it too? Ah wait, I'm going to throw it at his face. Kind of like... It's okay. Yes. Oner, is your skin going to be a cake-throwing skin? Isn't it? Me? Yes, since you keep holding it.

Oner [04:13]: Well, I'm still thinking about what skin to do, but there are quite a few people who want Mundo, so I'll try to give it a shot.

Host (Male) [04:50]: You said you'll put it on your list to consider.

Host (Female) [04:54]: Then going back to Keria for questions, Keria also looked like you were enjoying yourself while picking Leona in the process of going to game 5. There seem to be many such cases, and when there are smiles showing the composure that comes from these various experiences, what kinds of thoughts do you have, and how do you relieve tension in those moments? It would be great if you could share.

Keria [04:54]: Well, personally, I think my condition management was the best today among all the finals I've played, so even after game 1 ended, I thought "Ah, this is going to be FMVP," but we lost games 2 and 3, which was disappointing. But yes, the reason I smiled in game 5 was also, besides Leona, I had mentioned in a previous interview that I had a joker pick prepared, and in that situation I was thinking about trying it, but then all the teammates said Leona looked better, so we chose it that way, and I think that's why I smiled.

Host (Male) [05:33]: What was it by any chance? Now that it's all over, can't you tell us?

Keria [05:38]: Next year's Worlds.

Host (Male) [05:40]: Ah, we'll be waiting for it. Then Keria, you have a really wide champion pool, but is there a champion you're particularly more attached to among them?

Keria [05:49]: Let's see. I'm also curious about those things, we had AMA... In this Worlds, Neeko is the one I'm most attached to. Actually I was thinking about a skin between Lulu and Neeko, but we lost with Lulu in this finals, so I think Lulu has become a bit unfavorable...

Host (Male) [06:03]: Then Neeko is coming to mind.

Host (Female) [06:06]: Definitely, since the performances shown had so many highlight moments, it seems like you're more attached to it.

Host (Male) [06:11]: Understood. Then now let's pass the microphone to Doran. We're also very curious about Doran. Doran, a fan left this in our AMA: "The sixth championship is for you, Doran." What do you think about this?

Doran [06:27]: Yes, well, the teammates were probably doing it for themselves as well, but they also seem to want to win many championships with me, so I also worked hard and I'm very grateful to my teammates.

Host (Female) [06:42]: Also, Doran is holding not just the championship trophy but also the doll very preciously...

Host (Male) [06:48]: You must really like it. I feel so proud.

Host (Female) [06:53]: Thank you. Then, what kind of thoughts came to you at that very moment of lifting that trophy that was as precious as this doll? That exact moment.

Doran [07:03]: Yes, it was a trophy I had wanted for a long time, so I felt really good. Right now, I've exhausted so much energy that I'm a bit drained...

Host (Female) [07:13]: This time... So, what also became a topic in the previous victory interview was that you said you were learning strong mentality from your teammates. How did you learn from your teammates, and if there's something you want to say to your teammates, what would it be?

Doran [07:29]: Yes, I was quite anxious and didn't have much mental composure during the Swiss Stage, but my teammates showed a very relaxed demeanor, so I got a lot of inspiration from that, and yes, in that sense I think they're really good colleagues.

Host (Male) [07:48]: You've shown your affection for your colleagues.

Host (Female) [07:51]: That's right. And I also have one question. Last year, Doran, you said something like "Does cheering for us feel worthwhile these days?" At that time, many fans must have felt heartbroken, but if you say those words now, the feeling would be quite different. If you could say those words to the fans now, it would be really wonderful. Could you say it? Shall we ask?

Doran [08:13]: Well, first of all, I'm very happy that I can repay the fans' support even a little bit. Everyone, thank you.

Host (Female) [08:28]: Really, really touching answers are coming out, so since there were many touching questions, can I ask just one more thing? What is it? Doran, also your expression became a big topic in the video related to Mundo. From your perspective, what were you really thinking in that moment? At that moment of picking Mundo.

Doran [08:46]: Well, after game 4 ended we went to the waiting room, and they were talking about Mundo, so I was thinking "well, surely they wouldn't," and then I went up on stage, and suddenly they were studying Mundo. So I was quietly observing.

Host (Male) [09:01]: Ah, so that's what you were feeling. But just now we requested Doran to ask a question and you answered, so I'll ask the fans on behalf of Doran. Everyone, does it feel worthwhile to support T1? Ah, Doran, how about you? They say it feels worthwhile to cheer.

Doran [09:18]: Ah yes, I also want to quickly go to Korea and communicate a lot with fans, whether through broadcasts or any kind of filming.

Host (Male) [09:28]: Yes, congratulations once again. Now, and naturally joining us again, let's pass the microphone to our Faker. Faker, first of all, you seem to really like the cake. Is it delicious?

Faker [09:41]: Ah yes, thank you. It's delicious.

Host (Male) [09:43]: Good. Faker, along with the Worlds three-peat, you've achieved your sixth championship. Your expression looked really overwhelming. We were curious while watching what kind of feelings you had. What were your feelings?

Faker [09:56]: Well, first of all, today's match was very difficult, but I think I was happy that we won the match. And rather than an overwhelming feeling, it's just that we also didn't have good results this year, but I think I felt a sense of achievement that we accomplished this again.

Host (Female) [10:12]: Hmm, and you also showed respect for KT in the interview after winning, which was really cool. Since today's game itself was really fun, you also said the series was quite good. Please give us one word as an overall review of today's match.

Faker [10:25]: I think today was a very fierce match, and we had so many skirmishes today, and those skirmishes were also very fun. We also had many close skirmishes, so those parts were interesting, and well, regardless of the outcome, I'm satisfied that we had a good game.

Host (Male) [10:40]: A really mature answer.

Host (Female) [10:43]: That's right. Also, then Faker, legacy has been mentioned a lot in this Worlds slogan, and the legacies that you're leaving and will leave in the future are really rising to an untouchable level. So this is your sixth championship, and in this moment of this Worlds, what do you think is the most meaningful among the legacies you've left?

Faker [11:02]: Well, first of all, the records at Worlds that fans mention a lot, and I also think it's a legacy that's being built up very well in a way, and financial legacy is also accumulating a lot.

Host (Female) [11:18]: Envious, so envious, so envious. Yes, congratulations. Yes, I'll also go quickly. This is a question from the AMA: Who is the sixth championship for? Faker, who is it for? Who is it for? That's so cheesy. Please tell us.

Faker [11:38]: Yes, well, actually rather than winning for someone, it's just the path I'm taking, so I think championships just followed me a lot on the path I'm taking.

Host (Male) [11:48]: Ah, on the path you're taking, there are just championships. That's awesome. Yes, good. And Oner, you've really waited a long time. Now please hold the microphone. Let's talk with Oner. Are you okay? I'm worried if you've waited too long, what should we do? Are you okay? Is your arm okay now? Is your left arm okay?

Oner [12:06]: It's not okay, but it's okay.

Host (Female) [12:06]: Oner, in a way, I'll ask first. What is it? No, Oner, you winked during the opening. I'm curious if that was a planned wink. I almost fell for you. No, did your eye itch? Did your eye itch?

Oner [12:06]: Well, I never thought I winked, but probably since my hair is a bit long, I was just fixing it and it maybe came out as a bit of a mistake.

Host (Female) [12:06]: Even though you didn't wink, we were charmed enough. That's too bad.

Host (Male) [12:39]: Today, Cuzz also showed really great performance, so the jungle matchup was fierce. How was the jungle battle with Cuzz on the highest stage? Oner, how was the battle?

Oner [12:48]: Yes, so Cuzz, Woochan hyung (hyung means friendly elder brother in Korean), since 2021 I've been living together with him and talked a lot, and he's a jungler who feels like a hyung to me. But somehow meeting like this on such a good stage, on the highest stage, and competing together itself feels really good. And even if I had lost, I had the kind of heart where I would want to congratulate him, so I think I worked hard and did well.

Host (Male) [13:12]: Yes, Oner's left arm hurt, and Faker's leg also seemed to hurt a bit.

Host (Female) [13:16]: Actually, right now the players' interview routes and such are really tremendous. It's as packed as the match itself. Yes, then Oner, now showing these wonderful performances and creating another championship, actually the future seems even brighter. What will the future Oner be like? What will Oner be like?

Oner [13:16]: Well, I hope my future is bright, but also I think there will be dark times too, so I'll go through those processes and overcome them well to achieve more accomplishments, and I'll work hard to show good performance.

Host (Female) [13:16]: Then, can you finish with a wink for that brightness that pushes away the future darkness?

Host (Male) [13:49]: So good. Everyone, take a screenshot.

Host (Female) [13:57]: It was too fast. No, it was too fast. Can't you do it in slow motion?

Host (Male) [14:00]: Last one, last one.

Oner [14:01]: Slow motion, understood.

Host (Male) [14:05]: Ah, I think all the fans around the world have been charmed. Anyway, T1 players...

Host (Female) [14:12]: Thank you for doing it without pressure.

Host (Male) [14:15]: Thank you so much. Yes, congratulations on your championship once again, and I really want to tell you that you've worked so hard throughout the whole year. Now you'll be able to rest comfortably. Finally, Faker, please say one last word, and we'll wrap up the interview here. Finally, please say one last word to the fans.

Faker [14:31]: Yes, throughout this year there were also many games and also there was a runner-up finish, but I think it's really good that we could end with a championship at the end and bring joy to the fans. Yes, we'll see you in Korea.

Host (Male) [14:47]: Once again, congratulations so much on your sixth Worlds championship. Please return home safely. Congratulations.

Host (Female) [14:52]: Congratulations. You worked hard. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.