Following the conclusion of the League of Legends World Championship with T1’s third consecutive title, the transfer season has officially begun. This year, all eyes in the stove league are on Hanwha Life Esports. With their veteran jungler 'Peanut' Han Wang-ho retiring, the team is in need of a new jungler, and rumors have emerged that their ADC 'Viper' Park Do-hyeon is considering a return to the Chinese LPL. Currently, the free agent ADC pool includes 'Viper', 'Deokdam', 'Gumayusi', 'Aiming', 'Teddy', and 'Berserker'.

If these rumors become reality, Hanwha Life will need to secure both a starting jungler and an ADC at the same time, putting the team in an emergency situation regarding roster construction. While Hanwha Life won the First Stand tournament this year and performed well as an LCK powerhouse, they ended the year on a disappointing note after an early exit from Worlds. With the absence of 'Peanut', the industry is watching closely to see how Hanwha Life, known for its massive financial backing alongside T1, will shape its roster for next year.