After their 3-0 win over T1 to win the LCK title, GenG fell to RNG of their very first match at Worlds 2022. Regardless of the loss, nonetheless, Ruler was nonetheless in excessive spirits and sat down to speak with Dexerto.
GenG is closely favored for Worlds 2022, and Park ‘Ruler‘ Jae-hyuk has had a huge effect on this crew’s wins. He’s cemented himself as the best ADC in the LCK, and he’s seeking to carry that efficiency into Worlds.
Ruler was joyful to speak with us about his first LCK title win this 12 months, in addition to a few of the particulars behind what it’s been wish to develop as a participant since he received Worlds in 2017. He additionally had his ideas on the present meta, and the way Lehends has helped information him by means of it.
Many gamers, particularly these coming from Asia, have been within the US for a bit. Giving themselves time to regulate to taking part in in a distinct timezone is one thing that can undoubtedly serve them nicely, nevertheless it’s additionally given gamers time to discover the town.
GenG Ruler will get an enormous crowd buff
Whereas some professionals have loved their time in New York Metropolis up to now, Ruler wasn’t as eager on the town. At the very least, not at first.
“I had extra time than I believed I’d, so I did have a while to go searching. Till in the present day’s match, I wasn’t actually feeling it. However, after in the present day’s match, I lastly really feel like I’m at an occasion.”
And having that audience actually overestimated GenG. Ruler’s been taking part in for a very long time and has managed to win in entrance of a large viewers. Having that crowd in entrance of him is an enormous motivator.
“It’s been a very long time since we had an viewers at Worlds. As I used to be coming into the stage in the present day, I lastly felt like I used to be again in it. I used to be speaking to Lehends about how that is the way it needs to be, and it was thrilling. However I’m very sorry that the followers who cheered for me didn’t see the GenG that they needed.”
Instructing an previous canine new methods
This GenG roster has its justifiable share of standout gamers. Each participant on the crew has their very own background and lengthy historical past as a professional. Lehends isn’t any completely different, and, by means of his distinctive view of the sport, he’s been capable of assist Ruler develop as a participant.
“It’s enjoyable to observe with him. He sees issues that I don’t. To observe issues and get in sync with him was a really enjoyable expertise with me. I’ve to say that, since each of us have hit a major level in our careers, and I really feel like we had been capable of perceive one another a lot simpler and never really feel a lot strain taking part in collectively.”
Ruler and Lehends are the form of duo that may snort off Lehends flipping Jax right into him, killing him on accident. The place some individuals would get tilted by their teammates’ errors, GenG sticks collectively and hold their heads held excessive.
Even when their first sport was a loss, the truth that they had been capable of take that loss and hold their spirits excessive bodes nicely for when this crew must play by means of Better of 5s later within the match.
Ruler doesn’t have to search out motivation; it’s at all times been there
Interviewing a participant instantly after their loss will be troublesome for gamers. However, for Ruler, he appeared unshaken, optimistic, and assured.
“Regardless that we misplaced in the present day, the match isn’t over. Though we’re all very disillusioned and upset in regards to the end result in the present day, I don’t suppose we must always dwell on it. It’s essential for us to come back again.”
Ruler’s been top-of-the-line ADCs within the LCK for a very long time. However he hasn’t been the very best in his area for some time. This participant isn’t any stranger to taking a loss or two on the lengthy path to victory.
Certain, he received Worlds in 2017, however Ruler didn’t get his first LCK title until this year. By way of all of that, Ruler by no means misplaced his motivation; he at all times needed to enhance. And, even previous having received each a home title and a world championship, he’s nonetheless pushed to maintain enhancing.
“In conventional sports activities or esports, I really feel like lots of people search for motivation. However that wasn’t the case for me. I at all times thought that I needed to be higher.”
“I at all times attempt to be higher at what I do. That’s how I’m right here now.”
