For the first time ever: SK Telecom T1 will not represent S.Korea in MSI this year

SK Telecom T1, the League of Legends World Champion for three times, is not representing South Korea in MSI Mid Season Invitational this year for the first time in its history

SK Telecom T1 was knocked out of the LCK playoffs today in the second round today by long-time rivals KT Rolster.

KT substitute mid laner Son “Ucal” Woo-hyeon was key to his team’s victory. Although Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is always a formidable opponent, Ucal held him at bay reliably throughout the entire series.

Kt’s new substitute jungler, former NA LCS Cloud9 player Lee “Rush” Yoon-jae, has been a fantastic addition to the roster in the few games he’s played. This series was no exception.

Starting jungler Go “Score” Dong-bin is undoubtedly a great player. But having the ability to sub him out to feel for SKT’s weaknesses and strategies with Rush, who is still a respectable player albeit not quite as threatening, worked wonders for KT. When Score was in he completely smashed SKT, especially with his Skarner pick in game three.

KT’s other greatest weapon was ADC Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu. He danced around SKT’s frontline in games two and three to shred them before they even got the chance to lock him down. His performance on Xayah in game three was especially impressive.

KT Rolster will play against Afreeca Freecs this Sunday at 3am CT to decide which team will face KING-ZONE in the finals.