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T1 faker directly after PO 2R "I'm going to try to play better the rest of the way"
After securing a spot in the second round of the playoffs with a win in the final game of the spring, T1 promises to keep up the good work.
Following their victory over DRX in the second round of the 2024 LCK Spring at Seoul Roll Park on April 23, T1 had all five players participate in a post-match broadcast interview to discuss the victory and their plans for the future.
Zeus first spoke about the victory, saying, "We were in a situation where we needed to win to finish second. I was desperate for a win, but it feels good to finish 2-0." He also talked about his use of the twisted fade top, saying, "I thought it was good when I was growing up. It's a good pick that's versatile depending on how you use it." When asked if he practiced the champion on a regular basis, he said, "It's pretty simple, so I think it's just a matter of getting the details right." "I haven't been playing well lately, but I'll be confident going into the playoffs," he said.
The owner, who was interviewed for the second time, said, "It's nice to win cleanly," and added that he was happy to win his 300th game, saying, "It was a game with a direct second round bye." "We're wary of every team in the playoffs because they're all good teams, but we're going to do our job and win no matter who they are," he said.
Faker, who celebrated his 11th anniversary, was also asked about this after the game and said, "The meta has changed a lot in 11 years, and there have been many interesting games and situations," and added, "It's good to have a fun mindset while playing until now." "My teammates helped me a lot, and the situation was good," Faker said of his 22-game winning streak with Korki in the LCK, adding that he's looking forward to the multi-stage playoffs, "I have a preparation period, so I'm going to focus on improving my game in the remaining time, while also taking care of my physical condition."
Kumayushi spoke about his spring after winning Worlds, saying, "I didn't feel like winning much, so I started right away, but I knew I had to do well," and about the playoffs, he said, "It's a fun playoff that's different from regular matches, and I'll prepare well with the mindset of winning." For T1 Esports Academy, who came to watch the match, he said, "We finished the spring with a low ranking, so I hope we can improve. We will support them to do well in the Summer Split."
Keria was the last to be interviewed and said, "I felt good today. I played one-on-one with Kwang-hee, and it was fun because my opponent was so bad," he said, adding, "It was good to play without pressure, but it was disappointing to lose three matches." "Every team that comes to the playoffs is good, so we're going to do our job and win," said Keria, who echoed the owner's sentiment, and also shared a story about the crowd's drawing of Tom Kench, saying, "When you draw, you glorify the ugly, and I don't think that's what Tom Kench is."
Finally, Faker concluded the interview as the team's captain, saying, "I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing and try to bring a lot of fun."