Esports

  1. News

    Return of 'Iron Wall' Kim Min-chul: Defeats Shin Sang-moon 3-0 to Reach Semifinals

    On September 29, in Match 4 of the Google Play ASL Season 22 quarterfinals held at FreecUP Studio in Daechi-dong, Seoul, 'Iron Wall' Kim Min-chul defeated Shin Sang-moon 3-0 to adv...

    · Sep 29, 2026
  2. News

    Korea's Quest for Second Consecutive LoL Gold Begins on the 30th

    South Korea ‘League of Legends (LoL)’ National Team ©InvenSouth Korea’s 'League of Legends (LoL)' national team begins its quest for a second consecutive Asian Games gold medal.

    · Sep 29, 2026
  3. News

    OCA Denies Dropping Esports from Asian Games: "Will Maintain Medal Status"

    The Olympic Council of Asia signs the host city contract with Kuwait. ©OCAThe Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has officially announced that esports will remain a full medal sport at the Asian Games.

    · Sep 29, 2026
  4. Interview

    Head Coach Yoon Sang-hoon: "Combat Execution Was More Disappointing Than Placement Points"

    South Korean PUBG Mobile National Team Head Coach Yoon Sang-hoon ©INVENThe South Korean national PUBG Mobile team's quest for an Asian Games medal ended in 6th place overall.

    · Sep 28, 2026
  5. News

    South Korea Finishes 6th in PUBG Mobile, Failing to Reach Medal Contention Despite First Chicken Dinner

    ©INVENSouth Korea's PUBG Mobile national team launched a fightback by securing a chicken dinner in the first match of Day 2 of the finals, but fell short of reaching the medal posi...

    · Sep 28, 2026
  6. Column

    Asian Games Esports Removal Document Remains Intact, Yet OCA Claims "No Decision Was Made"

    Husain Al-Musallam, OCA Director General ©OCAThe decision document from the 90th Executive Board meeting stating the removal of esports from the Asian Games program after the Aichi...

    · Sep 28, 2026
  7. Interview

    Park Sang-hyun Defeats Jaedong: "We Had to Face Each Other Eventually..."

    Park Sang-hyun, who won ASL Seasons 20 and 21, defeated his idol Jaedong 3–1 to advance to the semifinals of Season 22 as well.On the 28th, at FreecUP Studio in Daechi-dong, Seoul,...

    · Sep 28, 2026
  8. News

    Park Sang-hyeon ('JjapJaedong') Defeats Jaedong 3-1 to Advance to Semifinals

    Park Sang-hyeon ('JjapJaedong'), the back-to-back champion and top tournament favorite, defeated Lee Jae-dong 3-1 to advance to the semifinals.In Match 3 of the Google Play ASL Sea...

    · Sep 28, 2026
  9. Interview

    PUBG Mobile Keeps Medal Hopes Alive: "Nobody Has Given Up"

    The South Korean PUBG Mobile national team finished Day 1 of the finals in 6th place overall.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  10. News

    South Korea's PUBG Mobile Rebounds Late to Revive Medal Hopes

    South Korea PUBG Mobile National Team ©InvenThe South Korean PUBG Mobile national team bounced back in the final match of Day 1 of the finals, reaching the halfway mark in 6th place overall.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  11. Column

    As Esports Leaves the Asian Games, What Is Being Lost?

    ©KeSPAEsports is being excluded from the Asian Games. Though it is a brief line of news, the fallout is by no means minor.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  12. News

    Esports to Be Excluded From Asian Games After 2026

    ©OCAEsports will be removed from the official Asian Games sports program following the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  13. News

    Bracket Changed After Group Draw... Korea Disadvantaged by Asian Games 'Pokémon UNITE' Mismanagement

    ©INVENIt has been confirmed that the semifinal bracket rules for 'Pokémon UNITE' at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games were changed after the group draw was completed.

    · Sep 27, 2026
  14. News

    “Sorry I Couldn't Bring Home Gold”... Tearful Bronze in Pokémon UNITE

    ©INVENThe South Korean national Pokémon UNITE team finished their tournament run with a bronze medal after failing to overcome tournament favorite Japan.On September 27, South Kore...

    · Sep 27, 2026