Hanwha Life Esports substituted academy player Park "Bluffing" Gyu-yong for starting support Yoo "Delight" Hwan-joong in their League of Legends Champions Korea match against FEARX. The roster change occurred on May 21, 2026, as the team looked to secure a victory and guarantee their spot at the Mid-Season Invitational.
Coach Homme explains the temporary roster change ahead of MSI qualification matches
Bluffing started the series alongside his teammates, while Delight remained with the organization but did not play in the contest. Hanwha Life Esports won the match 2-0 against FEARX.
Head coach Yoon "Homme" Sung-young explained that he wanted to utilize Bluffing's specific strengths for this particular matchup. He noted that Delight would benefit from observing the game from behind regardless of the result. Homme also praised Delight's positive attitude and good nature in accepting the substitution decision.
Social media speculation suggested Delight missed the match due to illness, but he clarified online that his health was not a factor. The team likely views this roster adjustment as temporary rather than a permanent change for the upcoming 26.11 patch meta shifts.
Source: Insider Gaming
