Following an unexpected conclusion to their previously strong performance this year, Chovy, the prominent mid laner for Gen.G, shared his thoughts on the match against KT Rolster during the semifinals of Worlds 2025.

Chovy expressed, «Whenever we are behind in late-game positioning or when the game doesn’t favor us, I tend to feel anxious. This anxiety affects me, leading to mistakes in my gameplay,» in an interview after Gen.G’s loss to KT.

When queried about the greatest difficulty he encountered at Worlds 2025, Chovy highlighted Gen.G’s interpretation of the mid lane meta. He noted that a misjudgment of the Orianna-Azir matchup was crucial in their defeat to KT Rolster, indicating that better drafting could have changed the outcome of that series.

Acclaimed as Faker’s potential successor, Chovy carries the burden of expectations as Korea’s next prominent mid laner. His mechanical aptitude and consistent performance have marked Gen.G’s dominance in the LCK, yet they have struggled to reproduce this success on an international scale. They faced intense pressure and evolving metas but have not advanced beyond the semifinals.

The loss to KT Rolster marked another instance where Gen.G entered Worlds as frontrunners yet fell short of reaching the finals. Chovy’s candidness regarding his mental challenges provided fans a rare insight into the more vulnerable side of a player typically recognized for his calculated precision and gameplay skill.

Despite this setback, the future looks promising for Gen.G, especially given their victories at MSI and EWC this year. They need to apply some of that excellence to the knockout stages of Worlds to succeed. For Chovy, the quest for the Summoner’s Cup continues as he seeks to convert that mental pressure into motivation for another attempt at the trophy next year.