On the 22nd, Kwangdong Freecs (KDF) DRX lost 0-2 to kt Rolster in their 2026 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) regular season Round 1 match at LoL PARK in Jongno, bringing their record to 2 wins and 5 losses. With today's defeat, the team continues its losing streak. In the first set, DRX led the game through the early and mid-game and had a clear path to victory, but they were outplayed by their opponents in late-game macro and focus; the second set was a decisive defeat.

The following is the full interview with DRX Head Coach Cho Jae-eup and player 'Rich' Lee Jae-won.

Q. How do you feel about today's match?

Head Coach Cho Jae-eup: Perhaps because they are on a winning streak, they seem to know how to win even when they are at a disadvantage, and they play with a sense of ease. That was the difference-maker in the match.

'Rich': We fell behind starting from our level 1 design, and we made poor decisions in both favorable and unfavorable situations.

Q. What was disappointing about today's performance?

Head Coach Cho Jae-eup: There were moments where our team coordination was lacking. We also made mistakes that simply shouldn't happen.

Q. Any final words?

Head Coach Cho Jae-eup: We are in a very difficult situation. We aren't getting the wins, but I hope the players won't get discouraged and will keep working hard together.

'Rich': Closing out games is important. I will do my best to ensure we have a strong finish this season.