Gen.G Esports has introduced large adjustments to its VALORANT roster, releasing Kim ‘t3xture’ Na-ra, Byeon ‘Munchkin’ Sang-beom, Kim ‘Karon’ Gained-tae and Kim ‘Lakia’ Jong-min.
Because of this, solely two gamers stay from the 2025 lineup: Ha ‘Ash’ Hyun-cheol and Jung ‘Foxy9’ Jae-sung.
Gen.G at present competes in Riot Video games’ franchised VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT); nevertheless, the Korean workforce has been a part of the sport’s aggressive scene since 2020.
This yr’s VCT season was filled with ups and downs for the organisation. After simply coming wanting a Masters Bangkok qualification in January, Gen.G positioned second in Pacific’s Stage 1 competitors to safe a spot at Masters Toronto.
All through the second worldwide match of the yr, Gen.G gained world recognition for its signature Viper/Omen workforce composition on Haven, which was later adopted by a number of different top-tier groups.
Nonetheless, the Korean roster in the end couldn’t persevere by way of the Playoffs. Equally, Gen.G suffered an early Playoffs elimination in VCT Pacific Stage 2.
Gen.G Bids Its Veteran Gamers Farewell
“Whereas the gamers have entered free company, Gen.G stays in constructive discussions with them to discover potential alternatives for the long run,” said the organisation in its announcement.
“We’re actually grateful for the time shared collectively and look ahead to seeing their continued progress and achievements forward.”
Although coming from vastly completely different aggressive backgrounds, Karon, Munchkin, t3xture and Lakia had all been with Gen.G since 2023.
Along with former teammate Kim ‘Meteor’ Tae-oh, the 4 gamers secured Gen.G’s greatest worldwide VALORANT outcomes to date: a second-place end at Masters Madrid 2024 and the Masters Shanghai 2024 trophy.
On his private X (previously Twitter) account, Munchkin shared: “The top of my journey with Gen.G. 2024–2025 with Gen.G has been such a significant and blissful time. I’ve made the most effective reminiscences and achieved the most effective moments of my profession right here. Yearly as a participant taught me one thing new, however Gen.G gave me true turning factors in life.
“To all of the Gen.G followers I do know lots of you anticipated quite a bit from us this yr, and I’m sorry we couldn’t stay as much as all these hopes. Nonetheless, I’m actually grateful for each little bit of help and love you’ve given. Thanks, all the time.”
Gen.G Additionally Makes Teaching Employees Modifications
Along with the roster replace, Gen.G introduced the departure of its teaching workers right now. This consists of former Head Coach Kang ‘solo’ Keun-chul in addition to Coaches Kim ‘HSK’ Hae-seong and Jung ‘peri’ Beom-gi.
“We’re grateful for his or her management and dedication all through the 2025 season, guiding and supporting the workforce each step of the best way,” commented Gen.G.
“Whereas they are going to be departing following the conclusion of their contracts, Gen.G continues to interact in constructive discussions and stays open to potential future collaborations.”
