It’s a harsh awakening for North American fans of the League Championship Series (LCS). Despite a great showing against T1, 100 Thieves’ Final Heist has come to an end, as the reigning champions at Worlds 2025 have finally put a stop to their rebellious run. In an exclusive interview, midlaner Lim “Quid” Hyeon-seung sat down with Sheep Esports to reflect on his near three-year tenure with 100 Thieves, discussing the team’s loss, his future plans, and his fondest memories.

How do you feel about how your match against T1 went—are you still proud of your team despite the result?

Lim “Quid” Hyeon-seung: “It feels pretty sad because we could’ve won both games. In game one, I think I could’ve played much better, and game two was pretty hard. Still, if we had won a couple more teamfights, we could’ve been able to take it. But yeah, I’m still proud of my team for making it to Worlds, and I really enjoyed playing with this roster. I just think today’s result could’ve been much better.

Many people thought you performed very well at Worlds this year. Compared to last year, do you feel you’ve improved and shown growth as a player?

Quid: I think I played decent in this tournament, but I still have a lot of things to show and a lot to improve on as a player myself. I’m happy, but I’m still hungry.

After such a close game one loss, how was the team’s mood going into game two?

Quid: After we lost, we told ourselves the game was really close and that we should’ve won. But we kept reminding ourselves it was a winnable match and that they weren’t unbeatable. We tried to keep the mindset that we could win because we were better, we were trying to stay positive.

Considering all the challenges this year—visa issues, scrim problems, and a rough start to Summer—do you still feel 100 Thieves can be proud of how far you’ve come, nearly taking games off T1?

Quid: Yeah, I still think we should be proud of ourselves. Maybe the fans disagree, but I’m trying not to think about what people think of us. I’m proud of our team, and we made a pretty good run this year. The results weren’t the best, but I still enjoyed it, and I love 100 Thieves a lot.

Sheep Esports: If it makes you feel better, all the fans I’ve heard from have been very positive about you and the team’s performance.

Quid: That makes me feel a lot better.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from your time at Worlds and during your nearly three years with 100 Thieves?

Quid: I learned a lot about gameplay and how to become a better player, but the biggest thing I learned is that you just need to enjoy playing with your teammates, whoever they are. In practice, it’s important to keep a good atmosphere, so everyone can enjoy being together and keep improving as a team.

Do you feel you’ve grown personally, becoming more mature after your years with 100 Thieves?

Quid: Oh yeah, definitely. When I first joined 100 Thieves, I was only focused on the game and just wanted to play well. But now I care more about what people think, what my teammates think, and about being kind and close to each other. So yeah, I’ve grown as a person as well.

With today’s loss, this will be the last time you’ll have played with this full 100 Thieves roster. How do you feel about having to turn this page today?

Quid: I’m very sad that this was 100 Thieves’ last year. As I said, I’ve learned a lot from this team and gained so much. They were the ones who gave me the chance to play in a major league, and I really like the organization along with our roster. It’s pretty sad, but I enjoyed a lot of time with them. I just want to say thank you to 100 Thieves for everything.

What is your favorite memory from your time on 100 Thieves?

Quid: I would say when we made Worlds last year, because everyone was doubting us and didn’t think we would even make playoffs. When we were eliminated last year, I almost cried when I did my last interview—that is the most important memory I’ll keep.

Are you happy with your achievements at 100 Thieves, or do you have any regrets about how your time there is ending? Can you be proud of what you accomplished?

Quid: I’m proud of my career at 100 Thieves. But I’ll remember when I first joined—I had a strong roster and experienced teammates, but I didn’t perform well. That year was pretty rough, and I’m sorry about that. I learned a lot from the experience.

What’s next for you? Are you hoping to stay in the LCS, or would you consider other leagues?

Quid: Personally, I don’t mind where I go, but I haven’t won a title yet. I want to join a team that can win championships. If possible, I also want to join a team with a good atmosphere.

Are there any teammates in particular you hope to play with again next year?

Quid: To be honest, I don’t really have players I specifically want to play with, but if I stay in North America, I would like to work with Spookz (Samuel Broadle), my assistant coach. He’s really good at keeping a positive atmosphere and making sure we support and cheer each other up.

Any last words for North American fans and 100 Thieves supporters?

Quid: Thank you to our fans for rooting for us and enjoying our games. I’m not sure where I’ll go next, so let’s see. Hopefully, we’ll meet again. Thank you."