KT Rolster suffered a bitter defeat

After taking the lead but losing control, KT Rolster fell 0-2 to DN Supers and exited early from the LCK Cup 2026.

On the evening of February 6 at LoL Park, during the play-in stage LCK Cup 2026 witnessed the painful downfall of KT Rolster as they were defeated 2-0 by DN SOOPers This loss forced the reigning world runner-up to leave the tournament early, while DN SOOPers secured a spot in round two, surprising all spectators.

In the opening game, KT Rolster started stronger and quickly secured a kill through a precise bottom lane teamfight. The early game momentum slightly favored KT as they maintained stable control over the top side. However, DN SOOPers persistently chased, carefully securing major objectives to keep their hopes alive.

The turning point came in the mid-game phase. Despite initially conceding significant resource advantages, DN SOOPers remained calm and organized a tight defense around Ezreal and Gwen. KT’s rushed and indecisive plays caused them to lose grip on the match. When an opportunity arose, DN SOOPers immediately capitalized to even the score, concluding game 1 to the shock of KT’s fans.

In game 2, DN SOOPers displayed a completely different approach: proactive, coordinated, and dominant. The bottom duo Peter – Deokdam consistently outperformed in early skirmishes, creating a significant lead. Their precise initiation in fights allowed DN SOOPers to maintain high tempo, while KT struggled to find effective defense strategies.

At the soul dragon spawn, DN SOOPers fully controlled the situation. They dominated the objective area, locked down KT’s key attackers, and decisively ended the match after a critical teamfight. The 2-0 scoreline sealed a disappointing day for KT Rolster.

For DN SOOPers, this victory confirmed their growth and resilience on the big stage. Meanwhile, KT Rolster’s harsh defeat in the LCK Cup 2026 play-in forces them to reevaluate their preparation and form, as another chance to advance slipped away in a deeply regrettable fashion.