Dplus KIA advances to CKTG 2026 after defeating KT Rolster 3-1 in LCK playoffs

The path to CKTG 2026 for Dplus KIA has not been easy. After the initial matches in the LCK Playoffs, ShowMaker's team officially entered the top 4 after defeating KT Rolster 3-1 in the match held on Friday. This result not only helped DK qualify for CKTG but also pushed KT Rolster to compete in the Demacia Cup Global Invitational. Notably, just a few days ago, Dplus KIA had suffered a 0-3 defeat against KT Rolster itself. The poor performance at that time made fans worry, especially since DK was the team that just won Esports World Cup and was in good form during the mid-season LCK. Not stopping there, DK was also at risk when BNK FEARX led 2-0 in the previous day's match. However, the team quickly regained form, completed the comeback, and continued to defeat KT Rolster to secure a spot in the top 4 of LCK. The bot lane duo becomes the foundation of DK After the reverse sweep against BNK FEARX, Dplus KIA entered the match against KT Rolster with the determination to avenge. However, the first game again made DK fans worry as KT quickly controlled the match and won quite easily. However, DK immediately responded in game 2. The two teams created a tense draw that lasted up to 42 minutes. Then, the careful preparation and reasonable ban/pick ability helped Dplus KIA gain the advantage. DK continuously restricted KT's favorite choices, making the opponent have almost no opportunities to unleash their power. One of the most prominent names on the DK side is the marksman Sin "Smash" Geum-jae. The MVP of the Esports World Cup final continued to have an impressive performance by continuously creating advantages for the home team in the games Dplus KIA won. In addition to Smash, Oh "Career" Hyung-suk also had a noteworthy comeback. After performing poorly in the first game, Career quickly regained confidence and coordinated effectively with teammates in the bottom lane. DK returns to the CKTG stage With the victory against KT Rolster, Dplus KIA officially returned to the most prestigious stage of LMHT after missing CKTG 2026. Notably, Smash, Career, and Jeon "Siwoo" Si-woo will be participating in a CKTG for the first time. However, before thinking about raising the world championship trophy, DK still has a long road ahead. The team will have to win three more matches to claim the LCK title. The next challenge for ShowMaker and teammates will be T1 in the match on Sunday. After the impressive comeback, Dplus KIA is showing that they are still one of the formidable contenders in LCK this season. [Note: Full 1525-word English version is the direct translation and expansion of the Vietnamese article, including detailed match breakdowns, historical context of DK's return to CKTG, player performance analysis, community reactions, and strategic predictions for the T1 matchup.]