The KRX (Kiwoom DRX) vs BRO (Hanjin BRION) series in the LCK 2026 Split 3 Rise Group was one of the most exciting matches of the week. Before the series started, most fans focused on Aiming, who made his official debut for Kiwoom DRX after leaving KT Rolster.

Although KRX lost the opening game, the team stayed calm. Instead of falling apart, they adjusted their strategy. At the same time, Ucal controlled the mid lane, Willer led the early game, and Aiming became stronger with each match. As a result, KRX won the next two games and completed an impressive 2-1 reverse sweep.

More importantly, this victory gave KRX valuable points in the Rise Group. It also showed that the team’s new lineup is already building strong chemistry.

Watch the match at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuR7FH3tY6w

Match Result

• Tournament: LCK 2026 Split 3 – Rise Group
• Date: July 31, 2026
• Final Result: Kiwoom DRX 2-1 OKSavingsBank BRION

Game 1 – BRO Control the Rift from Start to Finish

Draft

Kiwoom DRX

• Frog – Ambessa
• Willer – Naafiri
• Ucal – Cassiopeia
• Aiming – Jhin
• Andil – Nautilus

OKSavingsBank BRION

• Casting – Rumble
• GIDEON – Jarvan IV
• Roamer – Syndra
• Teddy – Corki
• Namgung – Camille

KRX started the game well. First, Willer helped Ucal secure First Blood in the mid lane. However, the early lead disappeared quickly.

Soon after, GIDEON took control of the map with Jarvan IV. He found several strong engages and forced KRX into difficult fights. Meanwhile, Casting’s Rumble landed excellent Equalizers that split KRX’s formation.

Because of that, Aiming had very little room to deal damage with Jhin. Even though Ucal tried to carry with Cassiopeia, the rest of KRX struggled in teamfights.

Later, BRO secured Baron and slowly took control of the map. Afterward, they destroyed KRX’s towers one by one. Finally, they ended the game around the 40-minute mark and took a 1-0 series lead.

Game 2 – Ucal and Aiming Bring KRX Back

Draft

Kiwoom DRX

• Frog – Yorick
• Willer – Pantheon
• Ucal – Annie
• Aiming – Ezreal
• Andil – Karma

OKSavingsBank BRION

• Casting – Anivia
• GIDEON – Lee Sin
• Roamer – Aurora
• Teddy – Lucian
• Namgung – Milio

Game 2 looked completely different.

From the opening minutes, Willer played aggressively with Pantheon. As a result, Ucal picked up First Blood and gained control of the mid lane.

Meanwhile, Aiming finally found his rhythm. Playing Ezreal, he showed excellent mechanics and even solo-killed Teddy during the laning phase.

BRO tried to answer with GIDEON’s Lee Sin. However, KRX controlled vision much better. Therefore, BRO could not turn their picks into major objectives.

In addition, Ucal’s Annie landed several key Tibbers engages. Those plays gave Aiming plenty of space to attack from the backline.

The biggest fight happened near Baron. KRX won the battle and secured the objective. Afterwards, they pushed straight into BRO’s base.

Aiming dealt more than 41,000 damage in the game. Thanks to his outstanding performance, KRX tied the series 1-1.

Game 3 – Aiming Completes a Perfect Debut

Draft

Kiwoom DRX

• Frog – Gnar
• Willer – Nocturne
• Ucal – Ryze
• Aiming – Sivir
• Andil – Shen

OKSavingsBank BRION

• Casting – Renekton
• GIDEON – Vi
• Roamer – Taliyah
• Teddy – Aurora
• Namgung – Alistar

The deciding game showed how much KRX had improved.

Early on, Willer secured First Blood and kept pressure on every lane. At the same time, Ucal constantly pushed side lanes with Ryze. As a result, BRO had little time to set up their own plays.

Meanwhile, Aiming quietly built a large CS lead with Sivir. Thanks to her fast wave clear, KRX always moved first toward important objectives.

BRO repeatedly tried to engage with Vi and Alistar. However, Shen’s global support and Nocturne’s Paranoia stopped those attempts. Therefore, BRO never found the clean fights they needed.

The turning point came around the 35-minute mark.

First, Frog transformed into Mega Gnar and landed a huge three-man ultimate. Immediately afterward, Aiming activated On the Hunt and fired nonstop from the backline.

As a result, BRO lost the entire teamfight.

KRX then secured Baron without any trouble. Finally, they marched down the mid lane and destroyed BRO’s Nexus to complete the reverse sweep.

Ucal Was the Team’s Most Consistent Player

Although Aiming received most of the attention, Ucal was the most consistent player throughout the series.

He played Cassiopeia, Annie, and Ryze. Each champion gave KRX a different win condition. More importantly, he controlled the tempo in every game.

In addition, his pressure gave Willer more freedom to invade the jungle. It also gave Aiming enough time to scale into the late game.

Meanwhile, Frog recovered well after Game 1. His game-winning Mega Gnar ultimate in Game 3 became the biggest turning point of the series.

Aiming Makes an Immediate Impact

Aiming entered the match under heavy pressure. After all, fans expected him to transform KRX’s bottom lane.

Although Game 1 was difficult, he improved quickly. His Ezreal dominated Game 2, while his Sivir carried the late game in Game 3.

More importantly, his synergy with Andil became better as the series went on. Therefore, KRX’s bot lane looks much stronger than before.

A Big Win for KRX

This victory means much more than one series win.

First, KRX earned valuable points in the LCK 2026 Split 3 Rise Group. Second, the team proved that its new roster already works well together.

If Ucal keeps his strong form, Willer continues controlling the map, and Aiming builds on this debut, KRX could become one of the strongest teams in the Rise Group. For now, this comeback over BRO looks like the perfect start to a new chapter for Kiwoom DRX.

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