Summary:
- Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) has announced the signing of Seo “Kanavi” Jin-hyeok and Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong for the 2026 season.
- Kanavi previously played jungle for Top Esports, while Gumayusi was T1’s star AD carry.
- HLE’s full 2026 roster is now Zeus in top lane, Kanavi in jungle, Zeka in mid lane, Gumayusi in bot lane, and Delight as support.
Hanwha Life Esports has signed two of the biggest stars in League of Legends for the next LCK season. The team officially picked up Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong and Seo “Kanavi” Jin-hyeok, creating a superteam that many fans think can compete for every major trophy in 2026. With this lineup, HLE Gumayusi quickly became one of the biggest roster moves of the entire offseason.
Gumayusi Joins HLE
“HLE Gumayusi” might feel strange for fans at first, since he spent his entire career with T1 until now. For the first time, he’s switching teams and joining Hanwha Life Esports. The 22-year-old ADC is famous for his strong mechanics and consistent gameplay. He’ll be taking over the bot lane spot previously held by Park “Viper” Do-hyeon, who is moving to the LPL.
While playing for T1, Gumayusi helped the team reach four straight Worlds finals and win three World Championships in a row. He became a key part of one of the most successful eras in League of Legends history. Now, HLE Gumayusi aims to bring that same level of skill and success to his new team. His move also reunites him with Choi “Zeus” Woo-je, his former teammate at T1, who joined HLE last year and remains one of Korea’s best top laners.
Kanavi Returns to Korea
Along with Gumayusi, HLE also confirmed that Kanavi is joining the team. After spending six years playing in China, Kanavi is returning to the LCK and starting a new chapter with Hanwha Life Esports. He takes over the jungle role from Han “Peanut” Wang-ho, who recently retired from pro play because he had to begin his military service.
Kanavi is widely seen as one of the best junglers in League of Legends. He became a big name in the LPL while playing for JD Gaming, where he won several titles and earned an MSI championship. After that, he joined Top Esports and continued to play at a very high level, even helping the team reach the Worlds semifinals again.
HLE 2026: The Complete Roster
HLE’s new roster makes them a top contender in both the LCK and on the international stage. Their 2026 lineup is:
- Top: Choi “Zeus” Woo-je (re-signed)
- Jungle: Seo “Kanavi” Jin-hyeok (newly signed)
- Mid: Kim “Zeka” Geon-woo (re-signed)
- ADC: Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong (newly signed)
- Support: Yoo “Delight” Hwan-joong (re-signed)
HLE waited a long time before revealing their new roster. When their jungler Peanut stepped down, fans wondered who could possibly replace such an experienced player. On top of that, Viper’s move to the LPL shocked many people — just like Gumayusi’s exit from T1. Now, HLE has finally completed their lineup and everything has fallen into place.
Conclusion
HLE have already proven they can win major events, both in Korea and internationally, like at The First Stand. They have been one of the biggest names in the LCK in recent years as well. Now, fans are wondering if HLE Gumayusi and Kanavi might be the pieces the team needs to go even further. With three world champions on their roster, HLE looks stronger than ever and ready for even bigger success.
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