Dplus KIA Secures 2026 Worlds Spot After 3-1 Victory Over KT Rolster

Dplus KIA officially secured a spot at Worlds 2026 after defeating KT Rolster 3-1 in the LCK playoffs. The victory erased the memory of their 0-3 loss to the same opponent just days earlier and pushed DK into the LCK top four. Earlier, DK had to overcome a disastrous start against BNK FEARX, coming back from a 0-2 deficit to reverse sweep the series. That dramatic win set the stage for Sunday's decisive rematch against KT Rolster. KT Rolster drew first blood with a comfortable Game 1 win, but Dplus KIA responded with a disciplined 42-minute Game 2 victory. From then on, DK controlled the series through strong drafting and intelligent tactical calls, repeatedly denying KT Rolster their preferred champions. AD carry Sin "Smash" Geum-jae was the brightest star, maintaining his MVP-level form after leading the team to the Esports World Cup title. Support Oh "Career" Hyung-suk also regained his confidence after a shaky opening game, forming a solid bottom-lane duo that gave DK constant advantages. With this result, Dplus KIA returned to the World Championship after missing Worlds 2026. It will be the first Worlds appearance for Smash, Career, and top laner Jeon "Siwoo" Si-woo. DK still needs three more wins to win the LCK title, and their next challenge is a high-stage clash against T1. Dplus KIA proved they remain one of the most dangerous teams in the league, blending individual brilliance with clear strategic preparation.