Q: Congratulations on winning today's match. What are your thoughts on the victory?
Keria : I'm very happy to win the opening match today. Although I'm happy, I believe there are still many areas in our competitive level that need improvement. We need to work on these areas during the Summer split.
Q: After the match, you made a "W" gesture with your fingers. It is said that this was a promise with Seventeen's Wonwoo (an idol). Can you explain it to the audience who don't know about it?
Keria : In April, I filmed a video with Seventeen's Wonwoo, and we agreed to do each other's signature celebration move. Wonwoo did mine, but I didn't get a chance to do it back because I lost the game at that time. This time, I had the opportunity, so I made the "W" gesture.
Q: In the first game, Oner, a player, made a great escape. How did your teammates react at that time?
Keria : I thought he was going to die, but even if he did, it wouldn't have had much impact. So I said, "He survived, huh?" and praised him.
Q: The game was going smoothly, but at the 28-minute mark, Faker's Azir and Zeus's Kennen were caught and killed alone, and the atmosphere changed. Did your teammates feel panicked at that time?
Keria : Although the enemy did manage to seize the momentum of the game, we believed that as long as we concentrate, we can still win. So we focused on the game and won.
Q: The second game was very difficult. What were the regrets in today's match?
Keria : Whether it was the first game or the second game, we had an advantage, but we made mistakes that allowed the opponent to take the dragon. That part was regrettable.
Q: How would you rate your performance today on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest?
Keria : I think my performance today was a 6 out of 10. I personally have many regrets, and there are also many regrets at the team level, so I give it a 6.
Q: Because of participating in MSI, T1 didn't have much rest time and had a lot of filming schedules. How do you feel about preparing for the Summer split in such circumstances?
Keria : Although our training might have been lacking compared to other teams, we have a strong coaching staff and players, so I believe we can quickly adapt. I think even if we face difficulties in the early stages, we can bounce back. I think we can do well.
Q: This year, you will also participate in the Esports World Cup held in Saudi Arabia. It will have a big impact on both physical and mental aspects for the Summer split and the World Championship. How do you feel about it?
Keria : Whether it's physical or mental, it will have a significant impact on the Summer split and the World Championship. So I've been thinking about how to manage my condition, and together with the coaching staff and players, we will train well and think about those aspects.
Q: Recently, scorpion support has been popular, and Chovy mentioned in an interview that he dislikes scorpions. What is your view on supporting scorpions?
Keria : Many amateur players play scorpion support in ranked games, but from watching their gameplay videos, it doesn't seem very good, so I haven't tried it yet. If there is a chance in the future and the training results are good, I would be willing to give it a try.
Q: On Sunday, you will face your eternal rival GEN. What is your determination?
Keria : We have lost to GEN multiple times recently, and they have won many championships. The fans definitely want to see us defeat GEN, and GEN is currently the strongest team. If we can defeat GEN, the fans will be very happy, and it will have a great impact on both our team's level of skill and mental state. We will prepare well and do our best to defeat GEN tomorrow.
Q: Finally, please say a word about your determination for the Summer split.
Keria : After winning the World Championship last year, we continued to play for another year. However, we were disappointed with the Spring split and MSI. We must win the Summer split and the World Championship to break even. So I want to play well, finish strong. I will prepare well for the Summer split and, as I just mentioned, for the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. I will manage my condition well and show the fans a good side.
