During his time in China, Kanavi became one of the most recognizable and consistent junglers in the region. He frequently reached the finals of top tournaments and was a key figure in his teams' successes. His achievements include victories in the LPL 2022 Summer, LPL 2023 Spring, and LPL 2023 Summer, as well as regular top-4 finishes at the Worlds Championship in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
Kanavi's last year with the Chinese organization was one of his most eventful: securing silver at LPL Split 3 2025 and a top-4 finish at Worlds 2025 confirmed his status as a world-class player. Now, for the first time in a long while, he will compete in the LCK—the region where he began his career.
Kanavi's transfer is a central move in Hanwha Life Esports ' offseason restructuring. The team aims to strengthen the jungle position after last year's inconsistent results, and signing such an experienced player is expected to help elevate HLE to a new level. However, the club still needs to find a new AD Carry to complete the roster before the 2026 season.
Hanwha Life Esports ' projected roster for the 2026 season:
- Kim "Zeus" Woo-je — Top
- Seo "Kanavi" Jin-hyeok — Jungle
- Kim "Zeka" Gon-woo — Mid
- ADK — TBD
- Yoo "Delight" Hwan-joon — Support
