Dplus KIA extends Lucid’s contract days after LCK Playoffs victory in opposition to T1

Choi ‘Lucid‘ Yong-hyeok has re-signed with Dplus KIA, extending his contract with the LCK organisation.

The jungler, a part of the primary roster since 2023, will stay with the group via subsequent 12 months as he prepares for the upcoming season.

The announcement got here simply three days after Dplus KIA accomplished a reverse sweep over T1 within the LCK Cup playoffs. The very best-of-five collection carried important stakes, with a spot within the lower-bracket last in Hong Kong on the road and qualification implications for First Stand.

Lucid performed a gentle function all through the collection and was named MVP of the collection after consistently performing effectively in each the group’s wins and losses.

Followers’ reactions have been largely optimistic, with some even saying that Lucid has already confirmed himself to be able to filling within the footwear left behind by Kim ‘Canyon‘ Geon-bu, who left Dplus KIA in 2023. Others speculated whether or not the renewal may need appeared completely different with out the current victory over T1.

In a social media submit, Dplus KIA traced Lucid’s development “from the roots to the heights,” calling him “the heartbeat of our jungle” since his days with DK Challengers. Having grown throughout the organisation, Lucid stated he’s “very completely satisfied taking part in on this group as a professional participant,” and credited the employees for creating an surroundings that feels “like house.” 

In a video message to followers, Lucid made it clear that his focus is on outcomes. He needs to ship stronger performances, win a championship, and proceed taking part in alongside Heo ‘ShowMaker’ Su, with the hope of successful “many titles collectively.” Admitting he can’t think about sporting one other uniform, Lucid goals to show himself to followers once more within the 12 months to come back.

Dplus KIA stay within the decrease bracket, the place it’s set to face BNK FearX for an opportunity to advance to the LCK Cup last and play in opposition to Gen.G. The 2 groups have already met within the LCK Cup playoffs, with Gen.G taking a 3–1 victory.