Viper wants fans to remember that HLE is the best team

The first international League of Legends event of this season, First Stand 2025, is about to begin. Viper, an e-sports player of Hanwha Life Esports (HLE), was interviewed and expressed that he hopes fans will remember that they are the strongest team.

Hanwha Life Esports made it to First Stand 2025 by defeating top teams from LCK. When Viper was asked what the key factor was that led to their eventual victory, he replied: “It wasn’t easy along the way.”

"I think the most crucial game was the first round of the playoffs against T1. We went to game 5 and won. That game was like a good vaccine. Since then, we have continued to fight against the top teams in LCK."

“Although we faced strong opponents, we gradually built up good momentum and overcame a difficult start, and I think that was the key.”

In the interview, Viper was also asked if he had any special preparations for this match. Viper said: "I don't want to spoil too much here, but I hope everyone can remember that we are the strongest team in teamfights."

"Because not only in this tournament, but also in international competitions, teamfights are the core. I think the side that controls teamfights can often turn them into victory, so I have been focusing on training teamfights and small-scale engagements during this period."

In addition, Viper also revealed who he is particularly looking forward to facing in First Stand 2025. Viper said: "I am of course paying the most attention to Top Esports, because among all the participating teams, I think LPL is still the strongest region. However, the player I am most looking forward to playing against is Caliste from Karmine Corp."