The LCK remains the era of Chovy! GEN sweeps BFX! Next stop, the Vanguard Cup!

In recent LCK years, it has largely felt like Chovy's era. Entering 2026, that era continues, as his return to the LCK always brings absolute dominance, no matter his prior form. During the LCK Cup finals, against the newcomer squad BFX—a dark horse that fought its way up in the LCK—GEN was relentless, easily sweeping the series 3-0. Each game was a complete overpowering display! With this win, GEN secured the number one seed for the Vanguard Cup, while BFX will attend as the second seed. For this rookie team, the performance they've shown means the LPL must stay vigilant against them in the upcoming Vanguard Cup!

Looking back at the 2026 LCK Cup finals, GEN won all three matches with absolute superiority. From early-game resource control to the finer details in team fights, it was like adults versus children—BFX couldn't counter a single move! While BFX managed to create some sparks against teams like T1 and DK, they stood no chance against a GEN squad with such strong execution and multi-threat capabilities, failing to make any significant impact. The BO5 series concluded with a pentakill from player Ruler, though the FMVP award was a surprise, given to jungler Canyon. Sometimes it feels like he excels mainly in favorable situations, as he struggles to carry in disadvantageous games.

Considering the overall outcome of the LCK Cup, there were quite a few surprises. The star-studded HLE was eliminated early, and T1 couldn't withstand the dual pressure from BFX and DK, leading to their exit. DK, having made it to the offline event in Hong Kong, ended up with just a brief visit after a disappointing performance against the rookie team BFX. The entire LCK landscape appears intricately interconnected, yet GEN remains at the top tier. With Chovy on the roster, the team is always capable of carrying. Now, all eyes turn to the Vanguard Cup—let's see which two LPL teams can break through and advance!