BDD — новый монарх Южной Кореи: как команда KT Rolster по средней линии была номинирована на награды LCK 2025n

Admittedly, a historic event took place at the annual celebration of life called LCK Awards 2025 — Kwak «Bdd» Bo Song from the KT Rolster team officially took the title of «Player of the Year». The ceremony, apparently, once again proved that in the Korean league, not just big names are valued, but a real contribution to victories, for which players were awarded in various categories.nnThroughout 2025, Bdd, in fact, cemented its status as the most dangerous midlane in the region, regularly dragging its team to the top of LCK and on the international stage. But the craziest thing, to be honest, happened in the grand final of the 2025 World Championship — his performance on Mel allowed KT Rolster to survive in that crazy 5-card series and claim the trophy to the last.

Bdd stats and LCK Player of the Year prize payouts

By the way, Bdd had to face real titans in the fight for the main statuette: Faker, Chovy and Gumayusi were left behind while midlane KT Rolster collected the award and a check for 10,000,000 won (that’s about £5,058, if you count the exchange rate). In addition to this, Kwak Bo Song also managed to snatch the prize for the «Best moment of the Year» — a powerful double, nothing to say.nnAn interesting point: despite the title of the absolute player of the year, the title of «Midlainer of the Year» went to Chovy from Gen.G. The community, of course, immediately jumped into controversy — but, in truth, both players gave out an incredible level this season, and even the most ardent fans recognized it.

KT Rolster’s success at the awards ceremony

By the way, Bdd was not the only victor from the KT Rolster camp at this ceremony. The forester of the team, Moon «Cuzz» Wu Chan, won the FANTASTEAL Award — apparently, he’s the best at stealing objects in the league.nnAs a result, the total number of awards from Bdd for this year exceeded three. Not only did he win the Korean award, but he was also recognized as the best at the League Awards, which were hosted by the legendary Sjokz and Caedrel. It seems that 2025 has become a time of total domination for him.

List of LCK Awards 2025 winners in all categories

The 2025 LCK Awards ceremony, to be honest, put all the dots on the «I», rolling out the final list of those who ruled the ball in the South Korean league. If someone doubted the dominance of certain individuals, then the official results are quickly brought to life, however.nnHere are the ones who took their statuettes:

• Player of the Year: Bdd (Absolute Monarch of the season)

• Top of the Year: Kiin

• Forester of the Year: Oner

• Midlainer of the Year: Chovy (the eternal dispute with Bdd continues)

• Botlainer of the Year: Gumayusi

• Support of the year: Keria

But this is just the tip of the iceberg, let’s put it this way. It’s funny that Zeus and Siwoo shared the award for the largest number of solo kills — apparently, aggression is in the blood of both. Showmaker, by the way, predictably took the prize for the widest pool of champions, and Faker, in truth, once again confirmed the status of a gentleman by taking the award for the best sportsman.

The impact of awards on player transfer values ​​in 2026

And now, apparently, the fun begins — the money. Winning Worlds and local awards, in fact, directly dictate the conditions on the free agent market. LCK is currently undergoing a tectonic shift: players with trophies in their hands are starting to demand contracts that are 50% fatter than the market average, and this, frankly, breaks the entire economy of top clubs like T1.nnIn 2026, real chaos awaits us — the league introduces a hard salary cap at the level of $2.5 million for the entire roster. This means that it will become physically impossible to keep Starship Troopers, because top players now receive from $200k to $500k per year, and taking into account bonuses and sponsorship payments, their income can break through the ceiling of $ 1 million.

Survival Strategy T1 and Gen G: Who will go into the shadows?

Look at the numbers — it’s pure madness, really. To fit into the new rules, the grandees will either have to cut their crutches or get rid of the legends.nnT1 contracts, even if they look solid, have always been the benchmark, but soon the salary base may sink in favor of media KPIs. If Gumayusi, for example, decides that in North America (LCS) he will be offered $600k+, then a hole will form in the Korean grandee, which will have to be patched up with talents from the LCK Academy. By the way, this is a great chance for young players who are ready to plow for «food» and respect.

Verdict: The free agent market is turning into a hunt

The free agent market in Korea is expected to lose 15% due to these restrictions. Clubs like Dplus KIA are already actively hunting for «underrated» talents with experience of performing at Worlds, whose requests do not bite. Managers should now carefully monitor Reddit and HLTV — a timely offer to a player with a reward in his pocket can bring triple payback per season, if, of course, you know how to count money, and not just throw it around.