DWG KIA’s Khan: A Prodigy on the Verge of International Success
DWG KIA’s top laner Khan has established himself as a legend in the world of League of Legends, despite never winning an international title. However, at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational, Khan is closer than ever to achieving his dream.
Throughout his career, Khan has consistently been favored to win at international tournaments. Whether he was on Longzhu Gaming, Kingzone DragonX, SK Telecom T1, or DWG KIA, Khan has always been part of teams with a strong chance of victory.
But he has always fallen short of claiming the title.
For some reason or another, Khan has seen his chances at winning an international championship crumble at the last moment, whether it’s at MSI or Worlds.
In 2018, Khan and his Kingzone DragonX squad came agonizingly close to winning MSI, only to be thwarted by Uzi and Royal Never Give Up. Kingzone then missed the 2018 World Championship altogether.
What sets this year’s DWG KIA squad apart from the past is simple: the majority of the players have already won an international title. In 2018, almost the entire Kingzone team were searching for their first international championship, but now Khan has the chance to do what his former teammates couldn’t.
In 2021, DWG KIA’s roster is on a dominant hot streak, with a record of 39-10 in regional play this spring and only two series lost all year. The team is unmatched in its success, and Khan has the support he needs to finally win on the international stage.
Khan has also adapted his playstyle to better serve the team. In his early years, he was known for playing aggressive carry champions, but now he embraces tank champions like Ornn and Sion. This versatility allows him to excel in any role the team needs him to fill.
The strong support system around Khan in DWG KIA enables the team to allocate resources and choose who will carry each game. Whether it’s ShowMaker, Canyon, or Khan himself, the team can rely on anyone to step up and secure the win.
Khan remains focused on staying humble and practicing hard. While he faces tough competition at MSI from players who have denied him success in the past, he is more experienced and has the best support system in the world on his side.
With DWG KIA’s dominant run and Khan’s own growth, the road to international greatness is more accessible than ever before. The team’s success in Korea and its strong performance at MSI make a return to the international stage highly likely.
Khan knows that early success doesn’t guarantee anything, and he and his team will continue to practice and improve.