T1 confirmed on August 8 that 18-year-old jungler Kim "Painter" Eun-hoo will start their LCK Round 3-4 match against Hanwha Life Esports, with Moon "Oner" Hyeon-jun left out of the lineup for the same matchday. The organisation said the change followed discussions among the coaching staff, marking Painter's LCK debut.
T1 head into the match top of the Legend Group at 16-5, having swept Dplus KIA 2-0 on August 6 after an opening-week loss . arrive as reigning MSI 2026 champions and remain one of the strongest rosters in the world, despite dropping their own series to KT on August 2.
