The second carry set to join HLE is Lee “
Gumayusi” Min-hyeong. As previously reported by
Sheep Esports, the triple world champion is expected to join the First Stand Champions. It gives the team a strong foundation to build on, as other members of the roster could also be retained, and new arrivals are expected to replace Han "
Peanut" Wang-ho, who will not compete next year.
With all five players’ contracts expiring and Peanut heading off for mandatory
military service, there were serious doubts about whether HLE could field a competitive roster capable of challenging at the top of the league. It is now clear that the 2024 LCK Summer Split champions will once again be contenders.
Nothing is official beyond Zeka’s contract extension, but rumors suggest Choi “
Zeus” Woo-Je in the toplane and Yoo “
Delight” Hwan-joong at support will stay on. The jungle role remains uncertain—Gen.G has already confirmed retaining Kim “
Canyon” Geon-bu, while Seo “
Kanavi” Jin-hyeok is a strong possibility for the club.