After a week of upsets, comebacks, and highlight-reel plays, Gen.G has once again cemented its place at the top of the League of Legends world. In an unforgettable grand final at the 2025 Esports World Cup, Gen.G battled past AG.AL in a full five-game series to lift the trophy and claim $600,000 along with 1,000 points toward the Club Championship standings.
Coming into the tournament, Gen.G already had the pressure of being the reigning MSI champions and were unbeaten in series all year. They entered as the favorites, but that status was quickly shaken after AG.AL swept last year’s EWC champions T1 in the semifinals. On Gen.G’s side of the bracket, a shaky win over G2 raised questions about their momentum going into the final. With both teams showing their strengths and flaws on the road to the championship, the grand final had all the ingredients for a classic.
And it delivered. Gen.G opened strong with two well-controlled victories that showcased their signature patience and precision. But AG.AL punched back with style, demolishing Gen.G in Game 3 and turning Game 4 into a brutal brawl that ended in their favor. Suddenly, the title was up for grabs in a decisive Game 5, and the pressure was suffocating.
Then came Chovy. In the final game, Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon locked in Twisted Fate and unleashed a performance that reminded everyone why he is still one of the most feared mid laners in the world. With near-perfect map presence and surgical execution, Chovy led his team to a championship-clinching win that felt more like a statement than just a finish.
When asked why they let the series go all the way to Game 5 after leading 2-0, Chovy simply smiled and said, “We just wanted to make a show.” And they did. From start to finish, the final felt like a movie playing out in real time.
While Chovy’s clutch moments were unforgettable, the tournament’s Sony MVP title went to top laner Kim “Kiin” Ki-in, who dominated the top side throughout the playoffs. His performances, especially on Ambessa in the semifinal and key fights in the final, made him a force Gen.G could always rely on. Along with the MVP honor, Kiin also received a $10,000 cash prize and widespread praise from the global League community.
Looking back at the tournament, the format changes and new draft systems also played a role in shaping the excitement. The debut of the Fearless draft system in the playoffs created surprises that few could predict. G2’s upset over BLG came directly from this system, allowing Caps to pull out a LeBlanc in Game 3 that completely shifted the outcome. The crowd reaction to that pick and the win that followed was one of the loudest of the tournament.
Other standout moments included North America’s Cloud9 being eliminated in shocking fashion by Brazilian underdogs FURIA. That Cinderella run was cut short by FlyQuest, who went on to join the likes of G2, Hanwha Life, and Movistar KOI in the playoffs. While FlyQuest’s story ended in the quarters, G2 managed to push Gen.G to the edge in their semifinal before finally falling to the eventual champions.
On the other side of the bracket, AG.AL took down giants. Their sweep of T1, led by fearless aggression and clean execution, stunned the defending champions and set them up for a grand final that many believed they could win. Though they fell short, AG.AL’s run proved they are no longer underdogs in the global scene.
T1 rebounded by winning the third-place match over G2, salvaging some pride after a disappointing semifinal loss. But the tournament ultimately belonged to Gen.G. With the title secured, they now lead the race for the Club Championship and have officially qualified for the final stage. Their 2025 campaign is beginning to look historic.
The entire EWC 2025 League of Legends tournament is available to rewatch on YouTube, capturing every epic play, bold draft, and unforgettable teamfight from a week that redefined the competitive landscape.
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