The fourth edition of the prestigious LCK Awards 2024 is set to celebrate the outstanding talent within League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK). This year’s ceremony will honor the players, teams, and professionals who made 2024 a year to remember for League of Legends esports in South Korea.
Event Details
The LCK Awards 2024 will take place on December 29, 2024, at Art Hall 1 in the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul. Over 1,000 fans are expected to attend in person, while international viewers can tune in via the official LCK YouTube channel starting at 5 PM KST.
Categories and Nominees
This year’s awards will recognize excellence across multiple categories, including the best player for each role—top, jungle, mid, ADC, and support—along with honors for coaches, teams, and other contributors.
Top Lane Nominees:
- Choi “Zeus” Woo-je
- Kim “Kiin” Gi-in
- Choi “Doran” Hyeon-joon
Jungle Nominees:
- Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu
- Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun
- Han “Peanut” Wang-ho
Mid Lane Nominees:
- Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok
- Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon
- Kim “Zeka” Geon-woo
ADC Nominees:
- Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong
- Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan
- Park “Viper” Do-hyeon
Support Nominees:
- Ryu “Keria” Min-seok
- Yoo “Delight” Hwan-joong
- Son “Lehends” Si-woo
Competitive Teams in the Spotlight
The 2024 season was defined by the remarkable performances of three standout teams: Gen.G Esports, Hanwha Life Esports (HLE), and T1. Each team made history in its own way, dominating both domestic and international stages.
Gen.G Esports:
Gen.G solidified its status as the “Kings of the LCK”, claiming their fourth consecutive Spring Championship and taking home the MSI 2024 trophy. Their MSI victory was particularly notable, ending a seven-year drought for LCK teams in the tournament.
Hanwha Life Esports:
HLE shocked fans by ending Gen.G’s winning streak, claiming their first-ever Summer Championship in a thrilling comeback. Their victory not only marked a historic moment for the team but also solidified their reputation heading into Worlds 2024.
T1:
T1 returned to global dominance by claiming their fifth Summoner’s Cup at Worlds 2024. Despite struggles in the domestic scene, T1 proved unstoppable on the international stage, cementing their legendary status in League of Legends esports.
What’s Next?
The LCK Awards 2024 will serve as a fitting conclusion to an exceptional season. As the league looks ahead to potential format changes and a new generation of rising stars, fans can expect another thrilling year of competition in 2025.
Stay tuned for updates and don’t miss the chance to celebrate the stars of the LCK at this prestigious event!