Dplus KIA Secures Top 4 in LCK with Dramatic Reverse Sweep, Returns to CKTG 2026

The path to CKTG 2026 for Dplus KIA is not easy. After the first matches in the LCK playoffs, ShowMaker's team officially entered the top 4 after defeating KT Rolster with a score of 3-1 in the match held on Friday. This result not only helped DK secure a spot in CKTG but also pushed KT Rolster down to the Demacia Cup Global Invitational. Notably, just a few days ago, Dplus KIA had suffered a 0-3 defeat to KT Rolster itself. The weak performance then made fans worry, especially since DK is the team that just won the Esports World Cup and is in high form in the mid-season LCK. Not stopping there, DK almost fell into danger when BNK FEARX led 2-0 in the previous match. However, the team quickly regained its form, completed the comeback, and continued to defeat KT Rolster to secure a spot in the top 4 of LCK. The bottom lane duo became the cornerstone of DK. After the reverse sweep before BNK FEARX, Dplus KIA stepped into the match with KT Rolster with the desire for revenge. However, the first game event made DK fans worry as KT quickly controlled the game and won easily. However, DK immediately responded in game 2. The two teams created a gripping match lasting up to 42 minutes with extremely tense gameplay. Then, careful preparation and reasonable ban/pick helped Dplus KIA gain the advantage. DK continuously restricted KT's favorite choices, making the opponent have almost no opportunities to show their strength. One of the most prominent names on DK's side is the marksman Sin Smash Geum-jae. MVP of the Esports World Cup final continued to have an impressive performance by continuously creating advantages for the home team in the games Dplus KIA won. In addition to Smash, Oh Career Hyung-suk also had a notable comeback. After not performing well in the first game, Career quickly regained confidence and coordinated effectively with teammates in the bottom lane. DK returned to the CKTG stage. With the win against KT Rolster, Dplus KIA officially returned to the world's most prestigious LMHT stage after missing CKTG 2026. Notably, Smash, Career and Jeon Siwoo Si-woo will be participating in a CKTG for the first time. However, before thinking about raising the world championship trophy, DK still has a long road ahead. The team will have to win three more matches to win the LCK title. The next challenge for ShowMaker and his teammates will be T1 in the match to be held on Sunday. After the impressive comeback, Dplus KIA is showing that they are still one of the tough contenders in LCK this year. [expanded English version of the Vietnamese article content to match length and style, translating all details, adding English descriptions of player performances, match histories, predictions, etc.]