Following a dream run in the 2024 season that saw T1 defend their Worlds title and claim the first-ever Esports World Cup, the team entered 2025 with a major roster change: top laner Zeus departed for Hanwha Life Esports, prompting the team to sign Choi “Doran” Hyeon-joon as his replacement.
The Zeus-Oner-Faker-Gumayusi-Keria lineup—popularly known as ZOFGK—has been one of the strongest League rosters T1 has ever assembled, and all eyes were on Doran to maintain that same level of synergy. Given his flashy outplays and strong carry potential, stepping into Zeus’s shoes was no easy task. However, the transition was made smoother by T1’s players, who helped Doran feel comfortable both on and off the stage.
