Following the 2025 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI), Movistar KOI mid laner Joseph “Jojopyun” Joon Pyun offered a frank and balanced assessment of Europe’s international performance on the latest episode of EUphoria. In a conversation that combined sharp criticism with forward-looking optimism, Jojopyun analyzed the disappointing results of both his own team and G2 Esports, while reaffirming his belief in the region’s long-term potential.

European Teams Stumble at MSI 2025

Europe endured a difficult campaign at MSI 2025, with both G2 Esports and Movistar KOI exiting the tournament in the 7th–8th place range. G2 suffered a decisive 3–0 sweep at the hands of LCS representatives FlyQuest in the lower bracket, a result many saw as a major upset. Meanwhile, MKOI were eliminated after a 3–1 loss to PCS squad CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO), capping off a disappointing run that also included a 3–1 upper-bracket defeat to LPL powerhouse Bilibili Gaming (BLG).

“EU as a whole had a bad MSI performance,” Jojopyun admitted bluntly. “I think G2 choked versus FlyQuest at MSI. We shouldn’t have lost versus CFO or BLG – the way we lost was criminal.”

These losses came as a significant setback for European fans who had high expectations entering the tournament. Both G2 and MKOI showed flashes of promise during the Spring Split, but those glimpses were not enough to fuel deep international runs.

Jojopyun: “Saying EU is doomed because of that is crazy”

Despite the disappointing results, Jojopyun urged fans and analysts not to overreact or draw sweeping conclusions about Europe’s competitiveness based solely on MSI.

“Saying EU is doomed because of that is crazy to me, but we will see at Worlds,” he asserted. “I know for a fact that the EU top teams right now are really good.”

This comment reflects a broader sentiment that international events can produce erratic results, and that strong regional performance should not be ignored when evaluating a region’s potential over time. With Worlds on the horizon, the performance of Europe’s top rosters will remain under scrutiny, but there is still time to course-correct.

Lessons from BLG and a Focus on Growth

Jojopyun also took time to evaluate his own play, particularly in MKOI’s upper-bracket series against BLG. While the team ultimately fell short, he noted several positives in their approach and execution.

“I think I played really well vs BLG individually and we had control in a lot of the games,” he said. His perspective underscores the importance of learning from top-level games rather than simply lamenting the outcome.

It’s a mature mindset, especially for a rising mid lane talent. By focusing on growth areas and remaining anchored in team development, Jojopyun shows the kind of leadership and resilience that can help MKOI and Europe rebound at the next international opportunity.

MSI 2025 Summary

Champion: Gen.G Esports
Runner-Up: T1
Top EU Teams: G2 Esports and Movistar KOI (both finished 7th–8th)
Other notable teams: FlyQuest (5th–6th), CTBC Flying Oyster (5th–6th), Bilibili Gaming (4th)
Prize Pool: $2,000,000

What Comes Next for Europe?

MSI often serves as a mid-season litmus test for international strength, and in 2025, Europe came up short. However, with the League of Legends World Championship still ahead, there is ample opportunity for European teams to reset, rebuild, and reassert themselves on the global stage.

As Jojopyun stated, one tournament does not define a region’s trajectory. With talent development, organizational improvements, and continued competitive experience, Europe remains a region worth watching heading into the back half of the season.