Kha Y Tran On January 24, 2026, in the group stage of the LCK Cup 2026, Gen.G Esports (GEN) faced long-time rivals Dplus KIA (DK) in a highly anticipated matchup. From the very start, Gen.G showed their intent. The match was played in a Bo3 format, and as a result, Gen.G delivered a commanding performance, sweeping DK 2–0 and extending their unbeaten run in the early stage of the tournament.
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General Draft (Ban/Pick) Analysis
First of all, Gen.G entered the draft with a very clear game plan. They prioritized a balanced composition that excelled in teamfighting, objective control, and late-game scaling. Because of this, they were strong from early to late game. Moreover, every pick served a unified strategy, and therefore, there were no “out-of-sync” choices.
In contrast, DK drafted in a more situational and snowball-dependent way. However, their composition lacked cohesion in full teamfights. As a result, when they failed to gain an early advantage, they had almost no backup plan to turn the game around.
Match Breakdown
Game 1: Gen.G Control the Map and Lead in Every Metric
Both teams started cautiously, avoiding major fights before the 10-minute mark. Still, Gen.G quickly established control. They denied DK free farming and used smart lane swaps and rotations to slowly build a gold and objective lead.
Gen.G kept pressure across the map, creating space for Canyon and Chovy to show up in skirmishes around Dragons and Baron. DK had a few good side-lane pushes, but they consistently lost 5v5 teamfights. Poor positioning caused them to get picked off in small-number situations.
The turning point came at the mid-game Baron fight. With a ~3,000 gold lead, Gen.G won the engagement, picked up three kills, and secured Baron. From there, they fully took over and closed out Game 1 with a 19–6 kill score.
Game 2: DK Get First Blood but Lose Control
DK started strong by taking First Blood on Ruler, forcing an early skirmish. However, they over-extended, and Gen.G immediately punished them with three kills for one.
From that point on, Gen.G’s composition ran smoothly. Ruler, Kiin, and Canyon used their farm advantage to snowball the game. DK tried to force teamfights, but they were always behind in gold and items. Gen.G poked first, then caught DK members who strayed from the group.
DK had one moment of resistance at Baron, trading kills to stop Gen.G’s push. Still, they couldn’t convert it into a major objective. Gen.G kept full map control, pushed DK into a defensive posture, and then wiped them in a decisive fight inside DK’s base to end the game cleanly.
Key Highlights
- Gen.G showed superior individual skill and team coordination
- DK were outmatched in most teamfights and never controlled the tempo
- Kiin and Ruler were the standout performers with decisive plays
Final Thoughts
Gen.G 2–0 DK — a complete victory from draft to execution. Gen.G remain unbeaten at the LCK Cup 2026 and strengthen their status as title contenders. DK, despite strong earlier results, couldn’t withstand Gen.G’s disciplined and flexible playstyle on the day.
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