In the match between Nongshim RedForce and Kiwoom DRX during the first round of the 2026 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) regular season, held at LoL PARK in Jongno on the 10th, Kiwoom DRX secured a 2-0 victory. Having recorded their first win of the season against Han Jin Brion, Kiwoom DRX displayed sharp offensive prowess against Nongshim RedForce to extend their winning streak to two.

Nongshim RedForce held the early momentum in Game 1. Thanks to Son Si-u's ('Lehends') performance on Anivia, the bottom lane balance collapsed early, creating a significant gap between the AD carries that Nongshim used to snowball their lead. In response, Kiwoom DRX shifted their focus toward Hwang Seong-hun's ('Kingen') Jayce, employing a strategy to minimize losses by relentlessly targeting the immobile champion.

The difference in firepower between the AD carries was stark, and Nongshim RedForce naturally held the advantage in head-on teamfights. However, Kiwoom DRX did not falter; they capitalized on the opponent's slightly complacent positioning to force engagements and secure major gains. They also executed a series of successful pick-offs. Finally, around the 25-minute mark, Kiwoom DRX landed a Vi-Orianna combo to catch out the core of the enemy composition, leading to a decisive teamfight victory. With their firepower now surpassing Nongshim's, Kiwoom DRX completed a comeback win in Game 1.

Game 2 was equally intense, with both teams trading blows and maintaining a delicate balance. That balance finally broke around the 22-minute mark near the Dragon pit. Lee Jae-won's ('Rich') Gnar landed a perfect ultimate on the clumped-up Nongshim RedForce champions, and with follow-up skills pouring in from his teammates, Kiwoom DRX swept up the kills. After securing Baron as their prize, Kiwoom DRX successfully widened the gold gap to over 4,000.

Kiwoom DRX remained relentless. While sieging Nongshim RedForce's mid-lane tier-two tower, they boldly initiated a teamfight just as the tower fell, resulting in a crushing victory highlighted by a triple kill from Yu Na-ra ('LazyFeel'). The initiation by 'Andil' on Alistar was perfectly timed. With 'Lehends' on Nautilus unable to hold off the onslaught alone, Kiwoom DRX took the win in Game 2 as well.