Kha Y Tran The match between Gen.G and Nongshim RedForce on May 6 was one of the most exciting series of LCK 2026 so far. Although NS fought hard in Game 1, Gen.G still secured a clean 2-0 victory in the Bo3 series.
More importantly, the match showed why Gen.G are still one of the strongest teams in the league. Their teamfighting, map control, and late-game decisions were much better than NS. Meanwhile, NS once again struggled to keep their lead during the mid game.
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Match Overview
- Tournament: LCK 2026
- Format: Best of 3 (Bo3)
- Result: Gen.G 2 – 0 NS
- Match Date: May 6, 2026
Before the match, Gen.G were the clear favorites. The team had strong momentum thanks to players like Chovy, Canyon, and Ruler. On the other hand, NS were still trying to find consistency despite having experienced names such as Scout and Kingen.
Even though the final score was 2-0, the series was more competitive than many fans expected. In particular, the first game was extremely close and lasted more than 40 minutes.
Detailed Breakdown of Each Game
Game 1: NS Surprise Early but Gen.G Complete the Comeback
NS entered the first game with a very aggressive style. Sponge used Nocturne to pressure the side lanes early. At the same time, Diable played an excellent Ezreal and dealt strong poke damage throughout the game.
Around the 15-minute mark, NS started building a gold lead. They controlled several major objectives and destroyed outer turrets. In addition, Scout’s Ryze moved around the map well and helped the side lanes gain pressure.
However, Gen.G stayed calm and waited for the late game. Chovy slowly became the key player in teamfights with Cassiopeia. His positioning was excellent, and he dealt huge damage in long fights. Meanwhile, Ruler landed important Ashe arrows that helped Gen.G regain momentum.
The biggest moment came near the 40-minute mark. Kiin found a perfect flank with Renekton and teleported behind NS. Because of this play, Diable was caught at the start of the fight. Gen.G quickly won the teamfight, secured Baron, and pushed directly into the enemy base.
In the end, Gen.G completed the comeback and finished the game after 42 minutes.
Game 2: Canyon Completely Destroys NS
After losing the first game, NS tried to bounce back in Game 2. However, Gen.G quickly took control of the match.
From the early game, Canyon dominated the map with Skarner. He constantly appeared in the right place and helped his teammates gain advantages in every lane.
At the same time, Chovy continued his strong performance in the mid lane. He farmed well, controlled the waves, and kept Gen.G ahead in gold without forcing risky fights.
NS attempted to create plays with Pantheon and Nautilus engages. However, their composition lacked enough damage during the mid game. Because of that, Miss Fortune had very little space to deal damage in teamfights.
At 25 minutes, Gen.G won a huge fight near Baron. Canyon successfully caught one of NS’s carries and created the perfect opening for his team. After that fight, the gold gap became too large for NS to recover.
Eventually, Gen.G closed out the game at 36 minutes with a dominant 26-8 kill score. Canyon finished the game with an incredible performance and became the star of Game 2.
Draft Analysis
In the first game, NS focused on building a powerful engage composition with Nocturne, Ryze, and Ezreal. This lineup had strong initiation potential, especially when combining Nocturne’s ultimate with Ezreal’s long-range poke damage.
Meanwhile, Gen.G drafted Renekton, Xin Zhao, Cassiopeia, Ashe, and Seraphine. Unlike NS, Gen.G focused more on teamfight control and late-game positioning. Ashe and Seraphine provided massive crowd control, while Chovy’s Cassiopeia dealt consistent damage during extended fights.
Moving into Game 2, Gen.G once again demonstrated excellent drafting flexibility by selecting Skarner, Gnar, Mel, Jhin, and Karma. In contrast, NS chose Pantheon, Twisted Fate, Azir, Miss Fortune, and Nautilus in an attempt to snowball early.
However, NS’s plan collapsed very quickly because Canyon controlled the map too effectively. Thanks to Skarner’s constant pressure, NS were unable to execute their aggressive strategy the way they intended.
Biggest Highlights of the Series
The biggest highlight of the entire series was undoubtedly Chovy’s performance. The Gen.G mid laner once again proved why he is considered one of the best players in LCK 2026. His positioning, damage output, and decision-making during teamfights created a massive difference for Gen.G.
At the same time, Canyon also delivered an outstanding performance. Although he looked relatively quiet in Game 1, he completely dominated Game 2 with excellent objective control and highly effective engages. Because of that, many fans believed Canyon deserved the MVP award for the series.
For NS, Diable was arguably the most impressive player on the roster. His Ezreal performance in Game 1 caused major problems for Gen.G throughout the early and mid game. Unfortunately, one positioning mistake in the final teamfight erased all of NS’s hard work.
Final Thoughts
Gen.G’s victory over NS once again confirmed their strength in LCK 2026. Even though they struggled during the first game, they still demonstrated the composure and experience expected from a championship contender.
Meanwhile, NS can still take several positives away from this series. They performed much better than many fans expected against one of the strongest teams in the league. However, they still need to improve their mid-game control and late-game decision-making if they want to compete consistently at the top level.
If Gen.G continue maintaining this level of performance, they will remain one of the strongest contenders for the LCK 2026 title. With both Chovy and Canyon currently in excellent form, Gen.G are clearly a team that every opponent must fear.
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