Kha Y Tran The match between KT Rolster and Hanjin BRION at LCK Cup 2026 was one of the most thrilling series on January 25, 2026. At first, KT dropped the opening game. However, they showed remarkable resilience and composure. As a result, they turned the series around and secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over BRION.
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Draft & Pick – Overall Assessment
Overall, the KT vs BRION LCK Cup 2026 series highlighted a clear contrast in drafting philosophies.
In Game 1, BRION opted for an early-game, snowball-oriented composition with strong laning pressure and skirmish power. Because of this, they seized control from the start and punished KT’s mistakes effectively.
In contrast, in Games 2 and 3, KT Rolster made smart draft adjustments. Specifically, they prioritized champions with:
- Strong teamfight potential
- Solid objective control
- Reliable mid-to-late game scaling
Therefore, KT not only survived the early pressure, but also dominated once the game transitioned into 5v5 fights.
Detailed Match Flow
Game 1: BRION Strike First, KT Struggle to Find Their Rhythm
From the very start, BRION played aggressively. In particular, they applied constant pressure on both side lanes. Meanwhile, with superior vision control, BRO executed several clean tower dives. Consequently, KT were forced into a defensive posture.
At the 10-minute mark, BRION secured the first Dragon and gained a slight gold lead. Shortly afterward, they won a fight around the Rift Herald and took down KT’s first turret.
From that point on, the momentum clearly shifted in BRION’s favor.
By 20 minutes, BRION claimed the first Baron of the series. With that advantage, they sieged continuously and denied KT any chance to fight back. Although KT tried to stall for late game, nevertheless, BRION maintained control and closed out Game 1 cleanly.
Game 2: KT Tighten the Screws and Turn the Tide
In Game 2, KT completely changed their approach. They played slower, more disciplined, and focused heavily on major objectives. KT’s mid laner kept priority, enabling the jungler to secure the first two Dragons.
At 15 minutes, KT won a decisive teamfight at the Dragon pit, claiming their second Dragon and building a clear gold advantage.
This became the key turning point of the game.
Later, KT picked off a BRO member and secured Baron at 22 minutes. With Baron in hand, they broke BRO’s outer turrets and widened the gap. Although BRION tried to turtle inside their base, KT’s superior teamfighting proved overwhelming.
At 30 minutes, KT forced a fight in mid lane, wiped BRION, and ended the game to equalize the series 1–1.
Game 3: KT Dominate and Finish BRION
The deciding game saw KT Rolster in full control. From the opening minutes, KT played proactively and invaded BRION’s jungle repeatedly.
At 8 minutes, KT secured First Blood in the bottom lane. They then took the Dragon and fully controlled the lower half of the map.
At 18 minutes, KT won a teamfight around Baron, killed three BRO players, and took Baron with ease.
From there, BRION had virtually no way back into the game.
With Baron, KT pushed all three lanes, destroyed inhibitors, and forced BRO into full defense. Finally, after a decisive teamfight at 25 minutes, KT wiped BRION and ended the series with a 2–1 victory.
Key Highlights
- KT showed incredible comeback mentality after losing Game 1.
- Their macro play and objective control in Games 2 and 3 were outstanding.
- BRION started strong but lacked consistency in full teamfights.
Final Thoughts
The KT vs BRION LCK Cup 2026 series was not just an entertaining comeback—it was a statement of KT Rolster’s mental strength. If they maintain this level of form, KT could become a serious contender for the LCK Cup 2026 title.
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