KT coach Hirai: Players have had problems with health and condition management since the beginning of the season

"I am grateful and thankful for the team's encouragement and effort in difficult situations."

There is a saying, "The more urgent it is, the slower you have to go." However, it is still lamentable to experience consecutive defeats at the beginning of the season for the first time in four years. KT coach Hirai attributed the team's precious first win of the season to the efforts of the whole team.

While taking care of the first team, second team, and young players at the same time, Coach Hirai smiled and said that the difficulties encountered this time would be the cornerstone of his growth. He also didn't forget to express his gratitude to Perfect and Beryl for participating in the game and achieving victory despite their poor health conditions.

On the afternoon of the 27th, KT defeated BRO 2-1 in the regular season of the 2024 LCK Summer Split, ending their consecutive defeats. Although the game was intense and tense at times, KT secured their precious first win of the season with outstanding performances by Perfect and Deft in the first and third games, respectively.

With this victory, KT ended their four-game losing streak since the start of the 2024 LCK Summer Split. They currently rank 8th with a record of 1 win and 4 losses, tied with NS.

After the game, Coach Hirai accepted an interview with the media and said: "I am very happy and grateful to win the game. Considering the players' mental pressure, this victory is a compensation for their past efforts. I believe this victory will be a good opportunity for the team to regain confidence."

When asked about the main reasons for the four-game losing streak, Coach Hirai explained: "In the early stages of the season, the players had health problems. In addition, the overall balance and fluctuations in the team's condition also had some impact. Although we quickly grasped the meta, some of our preparations did not come into play in the games."

Regarding the game against T1 at the Goyang Sonoh Arena on the 29th, he said: "Given our current situation, there is no game that we can afford to lose. We are working very hard to prepare and hope to demonstrate our training results as much as possible in the next game. I believe that if we can perform well, the team can achieve victory. I will never give up and will do my best."

Finally, Coach Hirai made a promise to the fans: "I understand the difficulties the players are facing. Although the team is currently not performing well and the results are not good, we apologize for this, but we still hope that fans can continue to support us. With the support of the fans, the players can gain strength and work harder, not giving up and striving for victory."