Hanwha Life Esports Stuns Gen.G in Epic LCK Summer 2024 Grand Final Upset

Sagar Mankar05 mins
Hanwha Life Esports LCK Summer 2024 winner

The League of Legends Korea Championship (LCK) Summer 2024 Grand Final delivered an electrifying clash on Sunday, September 8, as Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) pulled off a stunning 3-2 upset against the reigning champions, Gen.G.

What Led to This Thrilling Showdown?

How Dominant Was Gen.G in 2024?

Gen.G entered the Summer split as the undisputed king of the LCK claiming every LCK title since the Summer 2022. Their impressive run continued in 2024:

  • Won the LCK Spring Championship
  • Defeated T1 for the fourth time since 2022
  • Clinched their first international title at the Mid-Season Invitational

In the Summer regular split also, Gen.G’s performance was nothing short of spectacular:

  • They not only broke the LCK record for the longest winning streak but managed to do so twice
  • Finishing the split with a jaw-dropping 17-1 record
  • Suffered only one defeat against KT Rolster

While Gen.G dominated, HLE quietly built momentum:

  • Finished second in the Summer Split with a 14-4 record
  • Impressed in the LCK Summer Playoffs
  • Secured their first-ever LCK Grand Final appearance after defeating T1 3-1 in the Lower Bracket Final

Grand Finals Showdown

The Grand Final was a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing the best of LCK talent:

  • Game 1: HLE’s top laner, Choi “Doran” Hyeon-joon, produced a crucial ace, leading HLE to victory in a 40-minute brawl despite a 19-18 kill deficit.
  • Game 2: Gen.G evened the series with superior coordination (17-6).
  • Game 3: Thanks to Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan’s excellent play on Ziggs, Gen.G secured a 14-8 victory, bringing the series to match point.
  • Game 4: HLE forced a deciding game with a strong draft and execution (19-6). Standout performances from Kim “Zeka” Geon-woo on Tristana and Viper on Ezreal.
  • Game 5: In the deciding game, Gen.G started strong, but HLE quickly regained control. In a crucial team fight at the Dragon Pit, HLE overwhelmed Gen.G, allowing them to take the Dragon and Baron, securing the final victory.

Prize

  • HLE claimed their first LCK Championship title
  • HLE won ₩200,000,000 (approximately $144,570.83)
  • HLE qualified as the LCK’s first seed for the World Championship
  • Gen.G’s “Golden Road” ambitions were halted
  • Gen.G still qualified for Worlds as the LCK’s second seed
  • Gen.G secured $72,285.4

The LCK Summer 2024 Grand Final has set the stage for an exciting World Championship, where both Hanwha Life Esports and Gen.G will represent the LCK.

Viewership Stats

According to esports charts, the LCK Summer 2024 Grand Final was a major success and drew impressive viewership:

  • Peak Viewers: 1.6 million during the finale
  • Total Hours Watched: 88 million
  • Average Viewers: 328,753
  • Airtime: 270 hours


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