Korean fans are buzzing about IG facing T1: viewership might even surpass the finals! It seems like T1 will win easily.

With IG beating JDG and confirming the LPL's fourth seed, it also means that IG and T1 will compete for the final berth to the Swiss round in the upcoming S15 Worlds play-in. This matchup quickly stirred heavy debate among LCK fans pre-game. Let's see the opinions from Korean forums!

- An unprecedented annihilation battle in Worlds history is coming soon.

- Before the season started, I thought these two teams would meet in the Worlds final, so why is the fourth seed match deciding it now?

- The highly anticipated final showdown turned into a battle between the fourth seeds, haha.

- Riot is sobbing quietly.

- This is their first meeting since the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational, six years later.

- Why is the fourth seed leaving Worlds so early? The chat will probably be flooded with comments!

- It won’t be T1 that gets eliminated.

- Faker vs Rookie, evenly matched rivals.

- Gala is the one carrying IG.

- Keria faces Rookie for the first time since debut.

- S15 opening match, plus the 2019 MSI and Liang Daren derby!

- The viewership will explode.

- One of these teams will have their Worlds experience end quickly.

- Could the viewership even surpass that of the Worlds final?

- As long as the game turns into a chaotic silver-level brawl, top 4 viewership is guaranteed.

- It’s really a pity if one team gets eliminated at lightning speed.

- Damn, why is the battle of annihilation between T1 and IG?

- Looks like a match to see who dies less; both teams seem unstable.

- When does it start? This one’s a must-watch.

- If T1 or IG don’t make it to the final, the final’s viewership definitely won’t top the play-in.

- Predicted to set record-breaking viewership.

- Feels like the storyline leans towards IG, which is unsettling.

- Wow, first encounter since 1557?

- 1557 was the first group stage match; SKT won the second group stage game.

- They purposely chose the fourth seed to meet quickly.

- Liang Daren derby, damn!

- Did Liang Daren go to IG? Then they really don’t want to lose.

- 1557 derby.

- I’ve never seen an ADC like GALA who can single-handedly break through opponents just by mechanical skill.

- When playing well, he’s almost world’s best ADC level.

- GALA’s ceiling is truly the world’s top AD carry.

- GALA is amazing; that game won with Kalista was crucial.

- Seeing IG’s performance this match, looks like T1 will crush them.

- If facing T1, the ADC gap is huge; the outcome is still uncertain.

- GALA really isn’t good at playing against Gumayusi.

- Didn’t Gumayusi completely destroy GALA at Worlds, making him look like a mouse?

- Opening ceremony turns into a death sentence.

- China’s biggest fanbase vs Korea’s biggest fanbase.

- Rookie, Theshy vs Faker, it’s been a long time.

- Honestly, IG looks a bit overrated; feels like T1 will win easily.

- I don’t watch much LPL, so is Theshy a weak link on the team?

- From this match, IG has four weak points, and Gala is definitely the chief culprit.

- Theshy vs Rookie showdown, who’s the bigger liability?

- Riot must regret branding the fourth seed ticket between China and Korea as the "battle of annihilation"; both teams are viewership kings.

- IG vs T1, who looks likely to win in their current form?

- Seems really hard to call.

- T1 is definitely the sure winner.

- T1 will win. IG’s recent form is poor; they started slow this match until Gala forced a shift in momentum.

- From this perspective, IG has a solid chance to beat T1.

- Is IG still strong now?

- They have the strongest popularity in LPL, but the players are past their prime, feeling like a typical fourth seed strength.

- Not the same IG as before, lost their bite like a toothless tiger or lion.

So, what do you think about these LCK fans’ opinions? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. For more Korean netizen discussions, follow Beta!