High-Kill Opener Expected as Nongshim Face Hanwha Life

Nongshim Red Force and Hanwha Life Esports are preparing for what is expected to be a fast-paced opening game in their LCK Rounds 1-2 meeting on May 23. The first map is widely anticipated to feature frequent skirmishing and a high overall kill count, with both teams likely to lean into aggressive early- and mid-game setups.

Hanwha Life enter the matchup with the stronger reputation for coordinated team fighting, while Nongshim have often been willing to contest objectives and force engagements rather than concede map pressure. That combination points to a Game 1 shaped by repeated clashes around lanes, jungle control and neutral objectives.

With both sides expected to prioritize tempo and objective fights, the opener could quickly become one of the more action-heavy games of the round. Official post-match statistics will confirm the final kill total once the game concludes.