After a rather difficult 0-2 start to the LCK Season,
kicked off Week 2 of the LCK with a much-needed victory against
. While the first week left fans worried, the team showed resilience in this match, largely thanks to the arrival of AD carry
in the starting roster. Following the win,
Sheep Esports sat down with toplaner
to discuss the team's turnaround, the impact of their new botlaner, and what he took away from his time competing in the LCS.
You started Week 2 on a good note. Can you share your thoughts on today's victory?
Lee “Rich“ Jae-won: "We never expected to go 0 wins and 4 game losses in Week 1. We had a really rough start, but going into Week 2, we prepared with the single belief that we could do well, so winning today feels really great.
Can you give us an overall assessment of today's match and what you think the key factors for the win were?
Rich: Mid, jungle, and botlane all performed really well. Especially Lazyfeel, in Game 2, we were on the verge of losing, but he single-handedly made some incredible plays. I think we won because of Lazyfeel.
Since Lazyfeel joined the team, have there been any changes in the team's playstyle or communication?
Rich: When we played with
), the team's power was more concentrated toward the topside. But with Lazyfeel, we can also shift some focus to the botside and play a style where we trust his late-game carry potential.
After that dramatic Game 2 victory, what kind of feedback did the team exchange, and how did you prepare for the final game?
Rich: Our coach kept telling us consistently that we're the better team, so if we just play steady, we'd win. He drafted accordingly in Game 3 as well, so I think we won fairly easily.
The team had a tough start to the season, but kicked off this week with a win. What areas does the team need to focus on to keep this momentum going?
Rich: It's hard to point to any specifics, but as a team, even when we have a favorable fight setup, our teamfight execution tends to fall apart, and we make a lot of mistakes. I think setting up our teamfights properly before objective fights is really important.
You're the eldest on the team. I've heard your teammates look up to you like a big brother. Toplaners are known for being a bit isolated. How actively do you communicate with your team during matches?
Rich: Usually, what I say is things like "I have lane priority," "I can help aggressively," "I can help with Rift Herald or Voidgrubs," or "I can TP in", stuff like that. But the overall flow of the game is shaped by mid, jungle, and support. That's how we operate.
You spent nearly a year in the LCS. What did you learn from that experience, and what were your impressions?
Rich: What surprised me when I first went to the LCS was the dynamic with teammates. In Korea, there's this tendency where even if something needs to be said, people hold back because they're afraid of damaging the relationship. But in the LCS, people just say everything directly without holding back. I really liked that atmosphere. Because of that experience, now when we need to give feedback, instead of worrying "What if things go bad with this person if I say this?", we try to be straightforward and direct with each other.
Since we're a global media outlet, do you have any message you'd like to share with international fans?
Rich: I'd actually like to say it in English, but it's been a while since I've used it... Even though Kiwoom DRX had a rough start, it was the same during the LCK Cup 2026. We started poorly but ended up with decent results in the end, so I'd really appreciate it if you could believe in us and keep cheering."
