BNK FEARX vs Hanjin BRION for final LCK 2026 playoff spot

The series began with a commanding performance from Nongshim RedForce, who took the opening map in just 27 minutes and 48 seconds with a decisive 27-8 scoreline. However, BNK FEARX responded immediately on the second map, winning 27-12 in 30:50 to level the series. The comeback continued as they claimed the third game 18-10 and sealed the victory with a dominant 21-10 win on the fourth map in 25:44.

BNK FEARX's standout performer was Kim "Kellin" Hyeong-gyu, who recorded the team's best average K/D/A of 0.9/1.8/14.8. The statistics presented are weighted per-minute values scaled by match duration, meaning longer games influence metrics like K/D/A more heavily, while totals like Creep Score are averaged equally across all maps.

The winner of this upcoming match will advance to the LCK 2026 Season playoffs. Their opponent, Hanjin BRION, previously dropped to the lower bracket after a narrow 2-3 loss to KT Rolster in the upper bracket final. With KT Rolster already securing their spot through the upper bracket, this final Play-In match will determine the last team to join the main tournament.

The contest is scheduled for August 28 at House of Geng. The stakes are high as both teams battle for a single remaining berth in the championship stage of the season.