Flashback returns to the DRX main roster, joined by Flicker
The Korean team DRX is actively making changes ahead of the continuation of the Valorant competitive season. Today it was announced that former member Cho “Flashback” Min-hyuk is returning to the team, and promising newcomer Yoon “Flicker” Tae-hee from the academy squad is joining.
Flashback's return
Cho “Flashback” Min-hyuk is a 19-year-old Korean player who previously played for DRX . From December 2023 to April 2025, he defended the team's flag and won several prizes, including 2nd place at VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2, 5th-6th place at VALORANT Champions 2024, and 5th-6th place at VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025.
However, after that, the player was transferred to the DRX Prospects academic roster by mutual agreement with the organization.
As it became known today, this decision was made due to the player's mental health issues. However, Flashback is now undergoing regular therapy sessions and is ready to return to international competition.
Flashback struggled with mental health issues, which ultimately led to his complete withdrawal from VALORANT competitions. Since may , Flashback has been regularly attending therapy sessions with a licensed specialist, and his progress is regularly reported to DRX management. With the consent of all parties involved, Flashback has officially returned to competition as part of the main team roster.
Newcomer Flicker
As mentioned above, along with Flashback, Yoon “Flicker” Tae-hee, a young Korean player who previously played for the academy team, has also joined the main roster. He has performed well this season, helping the team finish 6th in VALORANT Challengers 2025 Korea: Stage 1 and 5th-6th in the next stage, VALORANT Challengers 2025 Korea: Stage 2.
Flicker will also be playing in the main roster at the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025, which starts tomorrow. Flashback, on the other hand, will only start competing in a week, starting with VCT Pacific Stage 2.
Updated DRX roster
Myeong-Kwan “MaKo” Kim
Hyunmin “HYUNMIN” Song
Hajun “free1ng” Noh
Habin “BeYN” Kang
Geon “Estrella” Park
Cho "Flashback” Min-hyuk
Taehee “Flicker” Kim
Tomorrow, the team will begin its performance at the Esports World Cup 2025, where it will play its first match in Group B against XLG Esports . You can follow the results of all matches and DRX 's performance in the tournament at the link.
