In a significant development for the League of Legends competitive scene, DRX has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its LCK roster ahead of the 2026 season. This bold move includes releasing several key players and staff members while also introducing fresh talent to the team.
DRX has parted ways with Bae ‘Sponge’ Young-jun and Park ‘Teddy’ Jin-seong, opting to bring in newcomers Jung ‘Jiwoo’ Ji-woo and Ha ‘Vincenzo’ Seung-min. These changes come as the organization seeks to revitalize its performance following a disappointing run in the LCK 2025 season, where they failed to qualify for the League of Legends World Championship for a third consecutive year.
Coaching and Roster Changes
In addition to the player changes, DRX has also decided to let go of head coach Kim ‘SSONG’ Sang-soo and coach Noh ‘Alive’ Jin-wook. This decision marks a significant shift in the team’s approach and strategy going forward. Furthermore, the organization has released its Challengers players, including Kang ‘Kyeahoo’ Yea-hoo, Son ‘Pleata’ Min-woo, and Lee ‘Juhan’ Ju-han, while allowing them to explore new opportunities as free agents.
DRX Signs Jiwoo and Vincenzo
The recruitment of Jiwoo and Vincenzo marks a fresh chapter for DRX. Jiwoo, previously with Nongshim RedForce, joins as a Bot Laner, while Vincenzo, formerly part of the T1 Esports Academy, steps in as a Jungler. Both players bring unique skill sets and experience that DRX hopes will propel the team to new heights in the upcoming season. Additionally, Moon ‘Andil’ Gwan-bin has renewed his contract, securing his position as the team’s support player until 2026.
The confirmed lineup for the DRX LCK 2026 season features Lee ‘Rich’ Jae-won as Top Laner, Son ‘ucal’ Woo-hyeon as Mid Laner, Andil as Support, Vincenzo as Bot Laner, and Jiwoo as Jungler. This revamped roster is expected to debut at the 2025 LoL KeSPA Cup, scheduled from December 6th to 14th.
As DRX embarks on this new journey, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how these strategic changes impact the team’s performance in the competitive arena.