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In relation to securing CS leads towards opponents, few names in League of Legends are as synonymous with consistency as Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon. Whereas many followers attribute this ability to sheer mechanical expertise, Chovy sees it in a different way.
“I simply analysis rather a lot. Folks typically name it ‘expertise,’ however I don’t agree,” Chovy defined in a current AMA. “Whereas I admit I’ve extra expertise than others, calling it simply expertise feels unfair. I’ve researched rather a lot and give it some thought typically. Each champion has robust home windows at completely different ranges. I calculate these conditions, I take into consideration whether or not there are methods to cope with them, and tips on how to strain tougher after I’m forward. Since each sport begins underneath the identical circumstances, when you don’t research, you received’t get good outcomes.”
Gen.G’s star mid laner has lengthy been praised for turning the smallest early-game leads into suffocating strain on his opponents. When requested in regards to the secret behind his large CS gaps, he answered bluntly that he secures final hits and prevents my opponent from doing so. He added that gamers shouldn’t pray for enemies to overlook CS. As an alternative, they need to create conditions the place they miss CS and fall behind within the match. It’s simpler stated than completed, however there’s a motive he’s typically hailed as Korea’s subsequent Faker.
Chovy even joked about protecting his secrets and techniques underneath wraps, saying, “Except I’m getting paid to share that information, I don’t need to say an excessive amount of. If others get higher at CSing, it threatens my livelihood. I want to guard my livelihood. Asking me how a lot it prices? Subsequent query.”
Gen.G’s season has been nothing in need of dominant, with a 27-match win streak, titles at each the Mid-Season Invitational and the Esports World Cup, and an general stellar run within the LCK. Nonetheless, their final check nonetheless lies forward as they give the impression of being to beat Worlds 2025 later this yr.
A fan requested Chovy preemptively in regards to the champion picks that Chovy sees himself selecting for a pores and skin of his selecting, and he selected: Galio, Aurora, or Aurelion Sol. Amongst different questions, Chovy revealed that his favourite anime is Solo Leveling, the highest-rated anime on Crunchyroll, turning into the primary anime to achieve 700,000 person rankings and surpassing the legendary One Piece.
Gen.G will face KT Rolster subsequent within the LCK season playoffs to advance to the grand finals. The staff has already certified for Worlds 2025, and Chovy might be seeking to seal his first-ever Worlds title after a really profitable yr for Gen.G.
