T1's journey in the EWC 2026 League of Legends tournament came to an abrupt halt as they suffered a shocking defeat against KC in the semifinals. Despite being in a favorable position during the third game, T1 could not maintain their lead, ultimately resulting in a tie and their elimination from the competition.

After the match, Ryu Min-seok, known as 'Keria,' reflected on the team's performance, stating, "Playing against KC today, we made mistakes in our basic calls and planning. In the third-game teamfight, those issues led us to miscalculate the situation, which resulted in a disappointing performance." He expressed his desire to improve in the upcoming third-place match, hoping to end the EWC on a high note for the fans who supported them.

Faker, another key player for T1, also shared his thoughts on the match, saying, "It is a disappointing match to lose to KC in the semifinals. We didn't perform as well as we had prepared. There were no major issues with our in-game communication, but our split-second decision-making was poor." He acknowledged the passionate support for KC, noting that it added to the disappointment of their loss.

In conclusion, both players emphasized the importance of learning from this experience. Faker remarked, "Of course, it is disappointing that the match didn't go as we expected, but I believe there are lessons to be learned from this process. I will do my best in tomorrow's match for the fans who supported us." T1 will look to bounce back as they prepare for their next challenge.