- Hanwha Life Force signed Kim "Nami" Song from KT Rollovers. Nami is a solid support player who has been with KT for two seasons. He will provide some stability for Hanwha in the support role.
- SK Telecom T1 signed Park "Ryung Woo" Minji from Hanwha Life Force. Ryung Woo is a promising young support player who played well for Hanwha last season. He will be an important addition to T1’s roster, especially in the bot lane.
- KT Rollovers signed Kim "Gumayusi" Joon-ki from Gen.G Esports. Gumayusi is a solid mid laner who has been with Gen.G for two seasons. He will provide some stability for KT in the mid lane, but also has experience playing support.
Coaches
Coaching staff plays an important role in the success of a team. Here are some of the major coaching changes made by LCK teams during the 2021 offseason:
- Samsung Galaxy Sword hired Lee "Crown" Minhoo as their new head coach. Crown was previously a player for Samsung, but has also coached other teams in Korea. He is known for his strong communication skills and ability to motivate players.
- Gen.G Esports hired Kim "LeeSin" Yoo-jin as their new head coach. LeeSin is a former professional player who has played for several different teams in Korea. He is known for his strong game knowledge and ability to develop young players.
- KT Rollovers hired Park "Ryung Woo" Minji as their new assistant coach. Ryung Woo is a former professional player who has also coached other teams in Korea. He is known for his strong communication skills and ability to motivate players.
- Hanwha Life Force hired Kim "Nami" Song as their new head coach. Nami is a former professional player who has played for several different teams in Korea. He is known for his strong game knowledge and ability to develop young players.
Timeline
The offseason for LCK teams typically runs from October to February, with the season starting in March. Here is a rough timeline of some of the major roster changes made by LCK teams during the 2021 offseason:
- September – Teams begin signing new players and releasing current rosters.
- October – The League of Legends World Championship ends, and teams start preparing for the next season.
- November – Rosters are mostly set, and teams start practicing together.
- December – Teams continue practicing and scrimming against other teams.
- January – Teams continue practicing and scrimming, and some players may go to boot camps or take breaks.
- February – The season starts, and teams begin playing against each other.
Conclusion
The 2021 offseason has been an exciting time for LCK teams, with many major roster changes taking place. These changes have the potential to greatly impact the success of each team in the upcoming season. As we continue to monitor the offseason, we will provide updates on any further changes and developments. Stay tuned for more information on the 2021 LCK offseason!
In addition to the players and coaches mentioned above, there have been several other roster changes made by LCK teams during the 2021 offseason. Here are a few additional examples:
- SK Telecom T1 signed Kim "Chovy" Ji-hoon from Gen.G Esports as their new mid laner. Chovy is one of the best mid laners in Korea and has been with Gen.G for three seasons. He will be a valuable addition to T1’s roster, especially in the bot lane.
- Afreeca Freecs signed Kim "LeeSin" Yoo-jin from SK Telecom T1 as their new support player. LeeSin is a solid support player who has been with SK Telecom for two seasons. He will provide some stability for Afreeca in the support role.
- Hanwha Life Force signed Kim "LeeSin" Yoo-jin from KT Rollovers as their new mid laner. LeeSin is a solid mid laner who has been with KT for two seasons. He will provide some stability for Hanwha in the mid lane.
- Gen.G Esports signed Kim "Chovy" Ji-hoon from SK Telecom T1 as their new support player. Chovy is a promising young support player who played well for SK Telecom last season. He will be an important addition to Gen.G’s roster, especially in the bot lane.
Overall, the 2021 offseason has been full of excitement and change for LCK teams. These roster changes have the potential to greatly impact the success of each team in the upcoming season, and we will continue to monitor any further developments as they happen.