South Korea moved to the brink of a sweep over the United States in an Asian Games League of Legends exhibition match, taking the second set in the 19-minute range, osen.co.kr reported on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Korean side's support player, Keria, was singled out for what the outlet described as exceptional roaming that helped decide the game.
The result left South Korea ahead 2-0 in the series, with a third set still to be played at the time of the report. A separate account carried by v.daum.net said the full series ended in a 3-0 shutout completed in about one hour, describing South Korea's play as dominant and fast-paced.
The exhibition drew notable attention beyond the scoreline. Kukinews reported that fans in Busan were vocal throughout, cheering for players including Faker and Gumayusi, and framed the event as a festive occasion around the national team. Coverage from the Kookmin Ilbo highlighted behind-the-scenes contributions, noting that Khan provided top-lane feedback and Deft offered bottom-lane feedback as part of the team's support structure.
Coaching also drew press interest. osen.co.kr reported that head coach Kang Dong-hoon, known as Hirai, pointed to player support and careful attention to detail as central to the team's approach, describing a roadmap aimed at a gold medal.
With the exhibition now complete, attention turns to how South Korea carries this form into the official Asian Games competition.