Heading into the 2024 League of Legends World Championship, Hanwha Life Esports has carried the burden of both victory and skepticism. Despite defeating Gen.G in the LCK Summer Finals, many fans still view Gen.G as the favorite to take home the Worlds Trophy and question HLE’s ability to make an impact.

For Kim “Zeka” Geon-woo, HLE's mid laner, this doubt is something he understands, but he feels ready to prove him wrong.

As the LCK’s top seed, HLE immediately made it to the main stage at Worlds 2024. On the first day of competition, they secured a strong win against PSG Talon, followed by an intense victory over G2 Esports on the second day. These two victories have put HLE one step away from qualifying for the knockout stages, but doubts about their run to the trophy linger in the League community.

In an interview with Dot Esports, Zeka spoke candidly about the difference between domestic success and the global stage, saying he understands why some fans aren’t fully behind HLE yet. “I think from their perspective, we still have a long way to go,” the mid laner told Dot. “I think we just have to keep competing in the event and keep proving ourselves.”