[Photo] Giant Pengu Awaits: The Hyundai TFT Wild Fan Fest

[포토] 거대 펭구가 기다린다, 더 현대 TFT 와일드 팬페스트

gamemeca Ⅰ Lee Woo Min 게임메카 이우민 기자 2026.08.07 17:18 UTC+9

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TFT's Wild Fan Fest has arrived at The Hyundai, bringing the Mystic Forest theme to life. Fans are flocking to enjoy exclusive merch, interactive booths, and a sneak peek at the new set. It is a massive, highly anticipated event that proves the enduring popularity of the tactical auto-battler.

Teamfight Tactics (TFT) 'Wild Fan Fest' kicked off on the 7th at The Hyundai Sounds Forest. The event, themed around the upcoming Set 18 'Mystic Forest', marks the third offline gathering for TFT. It promised the most substantial content to date, featuring a global e-sports tournament, influencer performances, and a variety of interactive experiences. With pre-registration slots vanishing in a mere three seconds, the anticipation was palpable—so Gamemeca went down to capture the scene.

▲ Here we are at Sounds Forest on the 5th floor of The Hyundai in Yeouido. Something is certainly grabbing the attention from afar (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Follow the trail and you'll easily find the entrance to the Mystic Forest (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ In front of the Pengu displays adorned with various themes (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ You can draw random Augments just like in the game. These abilities can be used at the experience booths mentioned later, granting perks like extra opportunities or starting the game two seconds before your opponent—effectively bringing in-game mechanics to life (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Entering the event venue with Augments in hand (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ The first thing you see is the main stage where the various events will unfold. Something is displayed on the screen (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Opposite the stage, a photo zone themed after an arena is emerging (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

The magnificent Pengu statue seen behind

▲ Behind that, surrounding the magnificent Pengu statue (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Various Little Legends are there to greet the users (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ The Rift Scuttler Little Legend, looking even rounder than in the Summoner's Rift (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ High-quality fan art also catches the eye (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Naturally, there are plenty of interactive booths (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ 'Lucky Lux', where you have to refresh the screen and pull a 2-star Lux faster than your opponent (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ 'Rift Beast Hunt', where you throw darts to hit the monsters (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ There’s also 'Synergy Forest', where you must quickly find units matching the given synergy. Completing all these booths to collect stamps nets you a prize (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Once you head to the exit, 'Artist Alley' awaits, selling all sorts of fan merchandise (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ From keyrings and dioramas to acrylic stands, there’s plenty to tempt your wallet (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Leading straight into the official Riot Store (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ A collection of champion statues is the first thing you’ll notice (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ The level of detail on the Renekton statue is quite something (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ The price tag is also quite something (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ In the center of the store, a small event is underway where visitors can write messages and hang them on a tree (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Various goods are also available for immediate purchase on-site (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ Moving up to the 6th floor, you'll find the League of Legends TCG 'Rift Bound', which made a brief appearance at the last MSI (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ A photo zone themed around card frames (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ You can also check out the physical cards. If there's one you want to see in detail, the staff will pull it out for you on the spot (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ The T1 Collection located right next to it (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

▲ It’s already getting exciting to wait for the official release (Image courtesy: Gamemeca)

전략적 팀 전투(이하 TFT) '와일드 팬페스트'가 7일 더 현대 사운즈 포레스트에서 막을 올렸다. 출시를 앞둔 세트 18 '신비의 숲'으로 꾸며진 이번 행사는 세 번째 열리는 TFT 오프라인 행사로, 행사장 규모는 물론 TFT 글로벌 e스포츠 대회, 인플루언서 공연, 각종 체험 이벤트와 볼거리 등 가장 풍성한 콘텐츠를 예고했다. 덕분에 앞서 열린 방문 사전예약이 3초 만에 마감될 정도로 큰 관심을 얻고 있는데, 게임메카가 직접 와일드 팬페스트 현장을 카메라에 담아봤다.