Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Was KT vs T1 the biggest throw in LCK history? LCK mega-throw drama, support role crisis, surprising champion flops, and shockingly shaky 2-0 weeks — this episode breaks down KT’s historic collapse vs T1, Hanwha Life’s struggles despite a perfect week, the state of LCK Supports, shocking meta underperformers like Yone, and where Nongshim + BNK stand after tough losses. We also reveal our NEW show name and close with predictions for next week.
Key topics:
• KT’s 14k gold “not a throw… but also a throw” vs T1 and critical macro failures
• Major concerns about LCK’s Support talent pipeline and role crisis
• HLE’s worrying form despite going 2-0 and Gumayusi’s polarizing performances
• Champion surprises: poor results from Qiyana, Yone, and more
• Why Nongshim and BNK's form raises big questions
• Predictions for next week’s LCK matchups
Subscribe for weekly LCK breakdowns, and drop your predictions in the comments!
Use code LFN at mantasleep.com to unlock 10% off your purchase at Manta Sleep! NOTE that this code is different from the one used in the episode.
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/lets-cover-korea/id1639432647
Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/lets-cover-korea/PC:1001030357
Pocket Casts: pocketcasts.com/podcast/lets-cover-korea/ddfa5140-ffa1-013a-da99-0acc26574db2
iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/269-lets-cover-korea-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
► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation
► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation
► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation
► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation
Season 1 Episode 1 was recorded on January 25, 2026
0:00:00 - KT blew it vs T1
0:14:14 - We have a new name!
0:19:02 - LCK Supports aren't good?!
0:42:14 - HLE struggle despite going 2-0
0:59:22 - Surprising Champions
1:12:42 - Nongshim + BNK
1:19:47 - Predictions
#LCK2026 #LeagueOfLegends #Esports #LCK #LCKCup #lolesports
Was KT vs T1 the biggest throw in LCK history? LCK mega-throw drama, support role crisis, surprising champion flops, and shockingly shaky 2-0 weeks — this episode breaks down KT’s historic collapse vs T1, Hanwha Life’s struggles despite a perfect week, the state of LCK Supports, shocking meta underperformers like Yone, and where Nongshim + BNK stand after tough losses. We also reveal our NEW show name and close with predictions for next week.
Key topics:
• KT’s 14k gold “not a throw… but also a throw” vs T1 and critical macro failures
• Major concerns about LCK’s Support talent pipeline and role crisis
• HLE’s worrying form despite going 2-0 and Gumayusi’s polarizing performances
• Champion surprises: poor results from Qiyana, Yone, and more
• Why Nongshim and BNK's form raises big questions
• Predictions for next week’s LCK matchups
Subscribe for weekly LCK breakdowns, and drop your predictions in the comments!
Use code LFN at mantasleep.com to unlock 10% off your purchase at Manta Sleep! NOTE that this code is different from the one used in the episode.
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/lets-cover-korea/id1639432647
Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/lets-cover-korea/PC:1001030357
Pocket Casts: pocketcasts.com/podcast/lets-cover-korea/ddfa5140-ffa1-013a-da99-0acc26574db2
iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/269-lets-cover-korea-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
► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation
► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation
► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation
► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation
Season 1 Episode 1 was recorded on January 25, 2026
0:00:00 - KT blew it vs T1
0:14:14 - We have a new name!
0:19:02 - LCK Supports aren't good?!
0:42:14 - HLE struggle despite going 2-0
0:59:22 - Surprising Champions
1:12:42 - Nongshim + BNK
1:19:47 - Predictions
#LCK2026 #LeagueOfLegends #Esports #LCK #LCKCup #lolesports
