In a shocking turn of events, Kanavi, a prominent jungler in the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), has tied an unfortunate record that has persisted for over a decade. During a recent match against KT Rolster, Kanavi's performance was underwhelming, ending the game with a kill-death-assist (KDA) ratio of 1/12/11. This performance has drawn significant criticism, especially as it resulted in HLE's second consecutive loss in the tournament, both matches concluding with a score of 1-2.

The record Kanavi tied was previously held by Watch, a former jungler for Najin e-mFire, who also suffered 12 deaths in a match against CJ Entus during the Spring Split of 2015. Notably, Watch had a higher number of kills and assists than Kanavi, making this comparison even more striking. This has sparked debates within the League of Legends community regarding Kanavi's current form and its implications for HLE.

Following the match, Kanavi acknowledged his mistakes, stating that he had made several errors that contributed to the team's defeat. The pressure on him is considerable, as he not only plays as a jungler but also serves as the team captain and a key strategist for HLE. His inconsistent performance has raised concerns about the team's overall dynamics and effectiveness.

Despite this setback, HLE remains in contention for a spot in the 2026 World Championship, following their victory at the Mid-Season Invitational earlier this year. However, the team cannot afford to be complacent if they wish to achieve greater success. Kanavi must quickly regain his form to help HLE navigate through this challenging period. If such mistakes continue, the MSI champions could face dire consequences as the season progresses.

As the LCK continues, all eyes will be on Kanavi and HLE as they strive to overcome these hurdles and improve their standings in the league.