Foreword: The S16 season matches have officially begun. It is believed that the vast majority of players have been following the recent competitions, and the matches in the LCK region have been extremely intense. In the latest matches, BFX team has arguably become the biggest dark horse in the LCK. They not only defeated T1 in the first round but also crushed DK team in the subsequent lower bracket matches, becoming the second team from the LCK to qualify for the Pioneer Tournament. After the matches, their AD player, Big Pineapple, became the focus of discussion among players online. Even Peanut publicly stated that his playstyle is very similar to Uzi's. In the post-match interview, he also made a bold claim: "I said, as long as it's an AD meta, I will win everything."

LCK's Korean Uzi Makes a Bold Claim

It is believed that most players still pay close attention to the LCK. Over the past two years, they have consecutively won multiple World Championships, achieving outstanding overall results. The Global Pioneer Tournament has also become a major topic among players online. GEN team has already secured their spot first, and the winner between DK and BFX will claim the second spot. Although both teams had defeated T1, leading to expectations of a thrilling match, BFX swept DK with a 3-0 score, easily securing their qualification. ShowMaker's trip to Hong Kong has come to an end, and despite Xu Ge's high popularity and fan support, it was impossible to turn the tide.

In the first game, BFX's bot lane had already gained a significant advantage by the ten-minute mark. By the 22nd minute, they easily secured the Baron, ending the first game in just 28 minutes—a completely one-sided match. The second game saw little early interaction until the 18th minute when BFX's jungler stole the dragon and secured a 0-for-3 trade, gradually widening their lead. This match also ended relatively quickly, concluding at the 34-minute mark. The third game was another showcase for Big Pineapple's Aphelios. After gaining an advantage in the bot lane, he coordinated with the mid laner to push through, ending the series 3-0 against DK in 30 minutes.

With this, BFX has become the second LCK team to secure a spot in the Global Pioneer Tournament. They will compete against GEN for the title of Stage 1 champion in the LCK. During the post-match interview, their AD player, Big Pineapple, displayed remarkable confidence, even making a bold statement: "I said, as long as it's an AD meta, I will win everything." No one expected him to be so self-assured, but indeed, skill is the foundation of confidence. His recent performances have been exceptionally standout; once he gains an advantage in the bot lane, he can directly contribute to the team in the mid-game. Even the jungler, Peanut, mentioned during a live stream that Big Pineapple's playstyle is very reminiscent of Uzi.

Judging by their current form, BFX's rhythm is undoubtedly very stable. Last season, they won the Regional King Championship, which was just a glimpse of their potential. This time, they have truly broken out. It's hard to say what GEN team is thinking now. Although they have maintained a winning streak so far, facing BFX must bring some pressure. Both teams boast top-tier AD carries. If Ruler can suppress Big Pineapple, GEN should have a relatively easier path to victory—it all depends on the form of these two players. Of course, mid laner Chovy is no pushover either; frequent roams to the bot lane might help them gain an advantage.

Final Thoughts

Who would have thought that a newcomer in the LCK could be so dominant? Previously, many industry insiders even revealed that IG team intended to recruit AD player Big Pineapple but ended up signing Photic instead. Had this AD player joined the LPL, IG's results might have been better. Looking at these LCK matches, it seems both GEN and BFX are top-tier contenders. For the LPL region to win the Global Pioneer Tournament, the challenge is indeed immense.

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