Over the last decade, many teams have lifted the LoL World Championship trophy, but only one has defined the word champions with the Summoner's Cup. There’s a team named T1 that has won the Worlds 3 times more compared to any previous squad in history, and it continually reinvents itself to keep an opulent group in the LCK. Their legendary success has even sparked interest in LoL at GGBet, with fans worldwide placing wagers on whether they can continue to dominate the scene. Here is all the information you require regarding their glorious LoL team.
The roots of T1 can be traced back to professional StarCraft at the start of the 2000s and its very existence as an esports organization. However, the major highlight of T1 is in League of Legends, dating back to 2012 when SK Telecom T1 was the name of the company. In their very early lineup there were roster members who pretty much enjoyed instant success. In resplendent form, they entered the Worlds 11 years ago, marking the beginning stage of the never-ending run in LoL esports.
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Will T1 stay together?
The League of Legends World Championship winners for the second consecutive year, 2023-2024, T1 fans worldwide are exploring one question: “Will T1 remain together?” The question does pertain to their legendary roster of Choi Wooije, Mun Hyunjunge, Lee Sanghyeok, Lee Minhyung, and Ryu Minseok, more popularly called ZOFGK.
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The End of an Era: Zeus Leaves T1
On November 20, 2024, T1 shocked fans by announcing a significant change for the 2025 season: top laner Choi "Zeus" Woo-je would become a free agent and no longer represent T1. This marked the end of the legendary ZOFGK lineup, which had ruled the League of Legends world since 2022.
Replacing Zeus in the top lane is Choi "Doran" Hyeon, a former member of the now-defunct Griffin esports team. To add experience to Doran's, however, only by checking how well he stands up to expectations will we learn the truth about filling in for Zeus.
The Core Remains Intact
While Zeus's departure certainly rings a bell, T1 has retained the rest of its roster. Contracts for Gumayusi, Keria, and Oner have been renewed, so Jungle, Bot Lane, and support remain stable. Central to it all remains Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, the legendary mid-laner and face of T1. His contract runs through November 2025, reaffirming his commitment to the organization he has led since 2013.
Gumayusi made an essential statement about team bonding in the Worlds 2024 Finals press conference: T1 might not have had the complete lineup forever, but its heart remains united.
Faker's Legacy and Future
Rumors swirled around 2024 that Faker would retire, but he quickly rebutted the claims. Having five crowns of World Championships under his belt, Faker now adds further and conclusive strength to the argument that he is the most well-heeled League of Legends player of all time. It is not only leadership but also experience that adds tremendous value to T1, who seems keen on continuing that run of dominance in 2025.
The Breakdown of the 2025 Roster
T1's Roster for 2025
- Top Lane: Choi “Doran” Hyeo
- Jungle: Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun
- Mid Lane: Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok
- Bot Lane: Lee “Gumayusi” Min-Hyeong
- Support: Ryu “Keria” Min-Seok
While no major changes were made to the existing layout, T1 still has veteran names and promising fresh talents in this team. That's how they kept on winning.
Looking Ahead
Zeus decreed the end of T1 and all their dreams from the League of Legends franchise. T1 re-signed Ryu "Keria" Min-seok, Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun, and Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong during the offseason, but fans still hoped that Choi "Zeus" Woo-jez would join the ranks and keep the historic ZOFGK lineup together. But that moment never arrived, and now, instead, Zeus has signed for Hanwha Life Esports for the 2025 season. The shift can be seen in T1’s quick response: signing a talented and well-known top laner, Choi ‘Doran’ Hyeon-joon, to replace Zeus. Thus, it begins the ‘new history’ for the black and red wishing for triumph.
This roster change epitomizes one of the most talented teams associated with the LoL esports called ZOFGK. Few T1 fans will forget that the organization made it to the finals three times at the Worlds and walked away with two world titles and an LCK championship in that glorious era. In such seasons, it became an unstoppable force at international tournaments, becoming known as the king of the Worlds even in years dominated by internal problems. The man Zeus symbolizing change, the arrival of Doran, who holds multiple domestic awards and a proven performance, speaks of the next evolution of T1 as the team sets its sights on reconquering the throne in 2025.
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