TES 369 After Qualifying for Knockout Stage: "I'm very happy for now"
Top Esports top laner Bai "369" Jia-Hao reflects on the victory over Bilibili Gaming and discusses his mentality heading into the Worlds 2026 playoffs.
Top Esports top laner Bai "369" Jia-Hao reflected on his team's victory over Bilibili Gaming in the Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage. The win secured TES a spot in the Knockout Stage after a challenging best-of-three series where the team had to mount a comeback following a loss in the opening game.
369 admitted that the series against Bilibili Gaming was a difficult test. After dropping the first game, the team had to find their composure to turn the series around.
The player highlighted that mental stability was the key to their comeback. He noted that from the second game onwards, the team managed to stay calm and focused, which ultimately allowed them to secure the victory and advance.
Regarding his personal development this year, 369 shared a specific motivational mindset: focusing on the excitement of victory rather than the fear of losing. He believes this shift in perspective provides him with significant mental strength.
369 also touched upon how playing VALORANT has influenced his approach to League of Legends. He explained that it helped him adopt a
When asked about potential opponents in the Knockout Stage, the TES top laner remained indifferent to specific matchups. His primary focus remains on his own individual performance on stage rather than who he might face.