by Gen.G’s elimination from the League of Legends World Championship 2023 came as a shock in the quarterfinals, with Bilibili Gaming once again thwarting their hopes.
These two teams had previously met at the Mid-Season Invitational 2023, with BLG winning the series 3-0.
At LoL Worlds 2023, Gen.G managed to put up a fight but ultimately fell with a 3-2 score.
Gen.G had a pattern of strong domestic showings but underwhelming international performances.
Despite their success in the LCK, they faced heartbreak at international events, particularly at the hands of BLG in 2023.
Choi “Doran” Hyeon-joon, in particular, was devastated by the loss, especially considering the significance of the top lane in Chen “Bin” Zebin’s storyline as a player.
While he performed well in games 3 and 4, he couldn’t maintain that level of performance in game 5.
The choice of the Gnar pick was unusual for Doran, as he typically favoured champions like Aatrox, Jax, Rumble, and Renekton with high trading and carry potential.
Gnar was a safer, teamfight-oriented pick, which they believed would complement the team composition.
Doran admitted that it felt like they were less prepared than BLG, particularly in terms of drafting and overall strategy.
Competing at an international event posed different challenges compared to domestic competition, where adjustments could be made during the regular season.
When asked about whether Gen.G’s experience at Worlds would make the team stronger next year, Doran revealed that roster changes were on the horizon in November.
While he wasn’t sure about the specific players who would join the team, he remained confident that Gen.G would continue to be a strong team.
Given their international performance, it seemed logical for them to consider making changes to improve their chances in future tournaments.
Meanwhile, BLG will clash with fellow LPL representative Wiebo Gaming in the semi-finals, where both teams will only need one more win to make the LoL Worlds grand final.
