The LCK Awards 2024 celebrated another year of intense League of Legends action, with T1 sweeping the most prestigious accolades. At the forefront was Faker, crowned Player of the Year for the second consecutive time, cementing his legacy as one of the game’s greatest.
A Year of Excellence Recognized
The awards ceremony, held on Thursday, brought together the best players, coaching staff, and organizations in the LCK to honor their achievements across the 2024 competitive season. With the offseason giving teams a chance to recharge and strategize for 2025, this gala was a fitting conclusion to an eventful year.
T1 emerged as the standout team, clinching top honors in multiple categories. However, the results have sparked debates, as some fans believe that rivals Hanwha Life Esports and Gen.G, both boasting impressive records as champions of Summer and Spring respectively, were overlooked.
LCK Awards 2024: Key Winners
Player of the Year
- Winner: Faker (T1)
- Nominees: Chovy (Gen.G), Oner (T1), Peanut (Hanwha Life Esports)
Rookie of the Year
- Winner: Lucid (Dplus KIA)
Coach of the Year
- Winner: Kim (Gen.G)
Split MVPs
- Spring: Chovy (Gen.G)
- Summer: Peyz (Gen.G)
Best Players by Role
- Top Lane: Zeus (T1)
- Jungle: Oner (T1)
- Mid Lane: Faker (T1)
- ADC: Gumayusi (T1)
- Support: Keria (T1)
T1’s Dominance Sparks Controversy
While T1’s achievements throughout the year were undeniable, their sweeping victories at the awards have ignited discussions online. Critics argue that Hanwha Life Esports, who triumphed in the LCK Summer Split, and Gen.G, champions of Spring and the MSI 2024, deserved greater recognition.
The awards are determined by a specialized voting panel and consider performances across all Riot-sanctioned tournaments, ensuring a holistic view of the competitive landscape. However, the heavy emphasis on individual brilliance and consistent performances appears to have tipped the scales in favor of T1.
Conclusion
The LCK Awards 2024 marked a celebratory close to an incredible year of League of Legends in Korea. While T1’s dominance, led by Faker, continues to captivate fans, the debate over fairness in award distribution adds intrigue to the narrative.
With the 2025 season on the horizon, all eyes are on whether the other top teams can challenge T1’s supremacy and claim their share of the spotlight.
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