Dplus KIA and Nongshim Face Off for Final LCK Playoff Spot
The 2025 LCK season is nearing its climax, and the pressure has never been higher. This weekend, fans witnessed the end of OKSavingsBank BRION’s journey after their loss to Dplus KIA. That defeat sealed BRO’s exit from the season, leaving only one last playoff spot up for grabs. And now, it all comes down to Dplus KIA and Nongshim RedForce, who will clash in a decisive best-of series for survival.
For BRO, the year will not be remembered fondly. Their run was rocky from the very start, beginning with a disappointing fall in the LCK Cup play-in stage against Nongshim. Despite the mid-season arrival of Kim “Croco” Dong-beom, the team could only manage five wins out of 18 in the league, finishing near the bottom of the standings. Even when they found some rhythm in the Rise group, it wasn’t enough to keep their season alive. For fans, it was a frustrating but unsurprising end to a campaign marked by inconsistency.
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On the other hand, Dplus KIA’s story is one of promise that never truly materialized. The roster looked stacked on paper: the young talent of Choi “Lucid” Yong-hyeok and Jeon “Siwoo” Si-woo, paired with the experience of legends like ShowMaker, Aiming, and two-time world champion BeryL. The team showed glimpses of brilliance early in the year, even dominating the LCK Cup group stage. But ever since being swept by Gen.G in the playoffs, DK have struggled to find their identity. They finished the regular rounds tied with Nongshim, and although they secured first place in the Rise group, it came with several stumbles, including losses to BRO and FearX.
Saturday’s victory against BRO offered a small spark of hope, especially thanks to Lucid’s standout performance in Game 3 on Zed, which earned him the MVP title. But tomorrow’s matchup against Nongshim will be the true test. Both teams have had their share of problems this season—shaky drafts, inconsistent execution, and pressure issues—but both also know this is their last chance to keep their playoff hopes alive.
A key battle to watch will be between the supports: BeryL, with his world championship pedigree, and Lehends, who shined on the international stage just last year. Both players have the experience to shift momentum in critical moments, and their form could decide the outcome. Drafting strategies will also be under heavy scrutiny. DK, for example, must avoid putting Siwoo on tank-heavy roles, as those games have historically exposed the team’s weaknesses.
Ultimately, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The loser will see their season end here, while the winner moves on to face giants like T1 or KT Rolster in the playoffs—and keeps the dream of Worlds qualification alive. For DK, it’s a chance to prove that their star-studded roster can finally click when it matters most. For Nongshim, it’s about redemption after a shaky run in the Legend group.
Either way, tomorrow’s showdown isn’t just about playoffs. It’s about survival, pride, and the chance to rewrite the story of an otherwise disappointing year.
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