MSI 2026: Hanwha Life Takes the Crown – Zeus Named Finals MVP

The LCK is back on top: Hanwha Life Esports have won the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational, defeating China's Bilibili Gaming of the LPL 3-2 in the final in Daejeon. The tournament ran from 28 June to 12 July and delivered a tight decider that went the full five games.

Finals MVP went to top laner Choi "Zeus" Woo-je – a name that also appears in our League of Legends rankings. His MVP award on the international stage underlines why players of his calibre rank among the most valuable in the scene.

With the win, Hanwha Life send a clear message heading into the Esports World Cup and the second half of the season. For the market values of the players involved, an international title is worth its weight in gold – you'll find the resulting movements in our rankings.