After a commanding 2–0 victory over Vitality, Joseph Joon “Jojopyun” Pyun, Movistar KOI’s rising midlane talent, delivered a post-match message that resonated far beyond the broadcast. With calm conviction, he laid out how securing a top-two playoff seed redefines the team’s road to the World Championship. He critiqued the LEC’s compressed format, clarified MKOI’s position in the power rankings, and sent a clear signal to challengers: if you want to reach Worlds, you have to go through them.

All Roads Lead to Worlds

With their win against Vitality, Movistar KOI secured a top-two seed—the most critical position in this summer’s playoff bracket. Top two grants access to the upper bracket, where only a single best-of-five series win stands between a team and Worlds. It’s an advantage Jojopyun doesn’t take lightly.

“Top two is huge because you can qualify for Worlds by winning one best of five.”

Rather than fearing the moment, Jojopyun embraced it. “The match had more pressure, but it doesn’t really affect how I play. It just makes the game feel more on the line, which I enjoy.” His mindset reflects MKOI’s strategy: play fast, stay composed, and never let pressure convert to panic on stage.

A cornerstone of MKOI’s success has been roster stability. Unlike many LEC teams that shuffle players between splits, MKOI have kept their five-man lineup throughout the year. That consistency has fueled growth both in gameplay and team discipline.

“In winter we were great when things were going well, but one mistake could snowball. Now we accept dumb mistakes will happen, and the bigger problem is letting them turn into more dumb mistakes because of emotion or tilt.”

The LEC Format Needs Revision

Jojopyun also shared his candid take on the LEC’s current regular season format, echoing a sentiment voiced by numerous pro players: the four-game schedule isn’t enough.

“I don’t like how on-the-line a day like today [vs Vitality] feels when you only play four regular season games. A single or double round robin would be better than facing only half the league.”

He’s not calling for a seasonal overhaul, but for a structure that lets every squad face the entire field at least once. Doing so would reduce variance, reward preparation, and offer fans a truer sense of performance before heading into elimination matches.

“More stage games for sure. Even single round robin would be better, but I understand the timing for Worlds. Facing every team once would still beat facing only four.”

More official matches would lead to better storylines, higher-quality tape, sharper conditioning for teams, and fairer seeding. In short, it would make playoffs less about variance and more about actual strength.

Power Rankings Heading Into Playoffs

Asked to rank the competition, Jojopyun wasted no time naming MKOI at the top. From there, he grouped G2 Esports and Karmine Corp (KC) just below, with Fnatic trailing close behind, and GIANTX holding potential in the next tier.

“S tier is us [MKOI], G2, KC, then maybe S minus or A is Fnatic. Below that, B would be GIANTX. After that it is a mix.”

MKOI’s first test in the playoffs will be against Fnatic, a matchup Jojopyun respects—but he doesn’t expect an upset. Still, he avoids arrogance.

“Versus Fnatic I will say 3–1. Saying 3–0 is too cocky.”

He added a comment that underscores a potential weakness in Fnatic’s campaign.

“Fnatic is on a similar level in regular season [to G2 and KC], but in playoffs they choke.”

Looking ahead, MKOI’s confidence is rooted in consistency. With a secure position in the upper bracket, every series provides a more forgiving path forward. A win against Fnatic could bring a finals matchup against G2 or KC—a test Jojopyun intends to pass. At this stage of the season, declarations matter less than delivery. For MKOI, the next step is clear: prove it.

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Additional Context

MKOI Roster – LEC 2025

Top: Myrwn
Jungle: Elyoya
Mid: Jojopyun
ADC: Supa
Support: Alvaro
Head Coach: Melzhet
Assistant Coach: Hansen
Strategic Coach: Zeph

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What’s at Stake

A top-two finish in the LEC Summer Split places a team in the upper bracket—offering the easiest path to Worlds qualification. Under the new double-elimination playoff format, winning just one best-of-five can send a team directly to the World Championship, reducing both risk and bracket fatigue.