Dplus KIA qualifies for top 4 in LCK 2026 after defeating KT Rolster 3-1

The road to the 2026 CKTG for Dplus KIA is not easy. After the first games in the LCK Playoffs, the team of ShowMaker officially entered the top 4 after defeating KT Rolster with a score of 3-1 in the game held on Friday. This result not only helped DK qualify for the CKTG but also pushed KT Rolster to compete in the Demacia Cup Global Invitational. Notably, only a few days ago, Dplus KIA had suffered a 0-3 defeat against KT Rolster itself. The lackluster performance at that time made fans worried, especially since DK was the team that just won at the Esports World Cup and was in good form in the mid-season LCK period. Not stopping there, DK was almost in danger when BNK FEARX led 2-0 in the previous day's game. However, this team was able to quickly regain form, complete the comeback and continue to defeat KT Rolster to secure a spot in the top 4 of LCK. The bottom lane duo became the foundation of DK After the reverse sweep against BNK FEARX, Dplus KIA entered the game with KT Rolster with the determination to seek revenge. However, the first game scene made DK fans worried when KT quickly controlled the game and won quite easily. However, DK immediately responded in game 2. The two teams created a prolonged stalemate up to 42 minutes with an extremely tense game. Then, the careful preparation and reasonable ban/pick ability helped Dplus KIA take the advantage. DK continuously limited KT's strong choices, making the opponent almost no opportunities to develop their strengths. One of the most prominent names on DK's side is the marksman Sin "Smash" Geum-jae. The MVP of the Esports World Cup final continued to have an impressive performance when continuously creating advantages for the home team in the games Dplus KIA won. In addition to Smash, Oh "Career" Hyung-suk also had a noteworthy comeback. After performing poorly in the first game, Career quickly regained confidence and coordinated effectively with teammates in the bottom lane. DK returns to the CKTG stage With the victory against KT Rolster, Dplus KIA officially returned to the most prestigious stage of LMHT after being absent from CKTG 2026. Notably, Smash, Career and Jeon "Siwoo" Si-woo will be participating in a CKTG for the first time. However, before thinking about raising the world championship trophy, DK still has a long way ahead. This team will have to win three more games if they want to win the LCK. The next challenge for ShowMaker and their teammates will be T1 in the game on Sunday. After the impressive comeback, Dplus KIA is showing that they are still one of the formidable contenders in LCK for this year's season. Tuấn Hưng