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The 2025 LCK Summer Playoffs delivered pure chaos — shocking upsets, T1 might miss Worlds 2025, fearless drafts, and career-defining performances. We break down every series, from KT Rolster’s historic 3-2 over Gen.G, to Hanwha Life Esports’ dominant 3-0 against T1, and the razor-thin survival battles in the lower bracket.
We cover:
• KT vs Gen.G: BDD & Cuz dismantle the #1 seed with creative Zoe & Lissandra drafts, ending BDD’s Game 5 drought and securing Worlds qualification
• Hanwha vs T1: Viper’s smoldering carry performance, disciplined macro, and smart lane swaps that exposed T1’s drafting flaws
• T1’s struggles: Narrow escape vs DPlus, now one loss away from missing Worlds for the first time in years
• Lower bracket stakes: BNK FX vs DPlus showdown for the right to challenge T1, and how fragile drafts & mental fortitude will define survival
• Upper bracket final: Hanwha vs KT — two upset kings collide for a direct ticket to the LCK final
• Meta shifts & fearless picks: Creative pick/ban strategies including Smolder, Zoe, Ziggs, and lane swap cheese that could influence Worlds drafting
From emotional highs (BDD’s tears after defeating his former team) to looming roster-shaping consequences if T1 or Gen.G miss Worlds, this is must-watch LCK history in the making.
🔥 Don’t miss our full analysis — Subscribe for more LCK, Worlds, and League of Legends deep dives. Drop your predictions in the comments: can KT or Hanwha go all the way?
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The Monte and Wolf Show is the only weekly League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) podcast, hosted by Daniel "Dgon" Gonzales and Wolf Schröder.
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Season 4 Episode 29 was recorded on September 14th, 2025
0:00:00 - Week of upsets in LCK Playoffs
0:04:52 - KT vs BNK
0:12:57 - T1 vs Dplus
0:25:44 - GenG vs KT
0:58:55 - T1 vs HLE
1:15:21 - What do these upsets mean?
1:28:28 - Predictions
#LCK #LeagueOfLegends #LCKPlayoffs #KTWin #HanwhaLifeEsports #T1 #GenG #Worlds2025 #BDD #Viper #Esports
The 2025 LCK Summer Playoffs delivered pure chaos — shocking upsets, T1 might miss Worlds 2025, fearless drafts, and career-defining performances. We break down every series, from KT Rolster’s historic 3-2 over Gen.G, to Hanwha Life Esports’ dominant 3-0 against T1, and the razor-thin survival battles in the lower bracket.
We cover:
• KT vs Gen.G: BDD & Cuz dismantle the #1 seed with creative Zoe & Lissandra drafts, ending BDD’s Game 5 drought and securing Worlds qualification
• Hanwha vs T1: Viper’s smoldering carry performance, disciplined macro, and smart lane swaps that exposed T1’s drafting flaws
• T1’s struggles: Narrow escape vs DPlus, now one loss away from missing Worlds for the first time in years
• Lower bracket stakes: BNK FX vs DPlus showdown for the right to challenge T1, and how fragile drafts & mental fortitude will define survival
• Upper bracket final: Hanwha vs KT — two upset kings collide for a direct ticket to the LCK final
• Meta shifts & fearless picks: Creative pick/ban strategies including Smolder, Zoe, Ziggs, and lane swap cheese that could influence Worlds drafting
From emotional highs (BDD’s tears after defeating his former team) to looming roster-shaping consequences if T1 or Gen.G miss Worlds, this is must-watch LCK history in the making.
🔥 Don’t miss our full analysis — Subscribe for more LCK, Worlds, and League of Legends deep dives. Drop your predictions in the comments: can KT or Hanwha go all the way?
The best way to cook just got better! Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life at hellofresh.com/monte10fm
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code MONTEWOLF at shopmando.com!
The Monte and Wolf Show is the only weekly League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) podcast, hosted by Daniel "Dgon" Gonzales and Wolf Schröder.
Watch The Monte & Wolf Show on Spotify with video: open.spotify.com/show/6vn6gYwtYtLwvUswAMPgLh
Listen to The Monte & Wolf Show on other podcast platforms:
Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monte-and-wolf-show/id1639432647
Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/the-monte-wolf-show/PC:1001030357
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/icnbxbgu
iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/269-the-monte-wolf-show-104247097
Come join the Last Free Nation Discord for in-depth discussion across esports: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU
Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!
► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation
► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports
► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationlol
► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs
► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation
► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU
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Season 4 Episode 29 was recorded on September 14th, 2025
0:00:00 - Week of upsets in LCK Playoffs
0:04:52 - KT vs BNK
0:12:57 - T1 vs Dplus
0:25:44 - GenG vs KT
0:58:55 - T1 vs HLE
1:15:21 - What do these upsets mean?
1:28:28 - Predictions
#LCK #LeagueOfLegends #LCKPlayoffs #KTWin #HanwhaLifeEsports #T1 #GenG #Worlds2025 #BDD #Viper #Esports
