T1 has advanced to the grand finals of the 2025 League of Legends World Championship after defeating Top Esports. Awaiting them is KT Rolster—an age-old rival in what fans dub the “telecom war.” While excitement grows around T1’s potential to clinch another title, fans couldn’t help but draw attention to a painful reality for Gen.G’s star mid-laner: Chovy might be the only former DRX teammate left without a Worlds trophy.
Back in the DRX lineup featuring Doran, Pyosik, Chovy, Deft, and Keria, the players have each found glory since parting ways. Deft and Pyosik famously won with DRX in 2022, while Keria lifted the trophies with T1 in 2023 and 2024. Now, with Doran on the cusp of victory, the spotlight once again returns to Chovy—the sole member yet to capture the elusive title.
Despite his undeniable skill, Chovy’s career has been marked by near-misses. He’s journeyed through top-tier rosters—from Griffin to DRX, HLE, and now Gen.G—each built with championship ambitions. Yet, the highest he’s reached has been the semifinals. At Worlds 2025, Gen.G was widely seen as a top contender. Still, in a crushing upset, they fell to KT, and once again, Chovy was unable to rally his team when it mattered most.
Observers were quick to point out the lack of impact Chovy had in the pivotal match. As in previous eliminations, his mechanical brilliance couldn’t compensate for the mental resilience needed on the world stage. In fact, it was Kiin and Ruler who looked like they were truly trying to carry the match, while Chovy faded into the background.
The most bitter truth? Chovy’s issues aren’t new. Since his debut, he has never missed a Worlds appearance, yet his performances often falter in the most critical moments. His gameplay intelligence and mechanical prowess remain top-tier, but time and time again, when psychological fortitude is demanded, cracks appear. His latest performance against KT only reinforced this persistent narrative.
As Doran eyes his first world title, fans now reflect on whether Chovy’s time to shine on the global stage is slipping away—or if redemption may still come in seasons ahead.
Sources: gamek
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