League of Legends UPDATE: Oner Resigns with T1, Gumayusi & Zeus left

The Owner of the Rift extends his time in the T1 dynasty. Mun “Oner” Hyeonjun, the jungler of the back-to-back Worlds-winning roster of T1, signs a new contract until 2026. Only two pieces remain to complete the ZOFGK puzzle: toplaner Zeus and ADC Gumayusi.

A Rising Star Stays Home

Oner expressed his eagerness to stay with the team and continue achieving even greater things in the upcoming seasons. The 22-year-old jungler said that he had set his sights on winning more LCK titles after their recent World Championship victories. 

After joining T1’s academy in 2020, Oner quickly made it into the main roster and has since then proved himself worthy of the spot. He became known for his aggressive playstyle as well as daring, clutch performances especially at Worlds, when the stakes are the highest. His excellent showing in the position earned him the Jungle of the Year award in 2023 and the Spring Split Finals MVP in 2022.

This extension marks another chapter in the pro player’s impressive journey as T1 Oner. In an interview after their Worlds 2024 victory, Oner shared that one of his goals is to win the next Worlds Finals as MVP. 

Three Down, Two to Go

Oner’s re-signing follows that of support Ryu “Keria” Minseok, both of them joining Lee “Faker” Sanghyeok. T1’s legendary midlaner remains under contract until 2025, and had personally denied the rumors of his retirement.

The “ZOFGK” roster-named after the members’ initials-made history as the only team to win back-to-back World Championships with the same roster. With three members confirmed to continue for T1’s 2025 campaign, only Gumayusi and Zeus are left to determine whether they can extend the ZOFGK legacy.

Uncertain Future for Zeus and Gumayusi

Like Keria and Oner, both Zeus and Gumayusi have their contracts expiring on November 18 this year. The team ADC has repeatedly expressed his desire to stay with T1 for his entire career. He has also said that he hopes to be the next face of T1 after Faker steps down, which makes the probability of him re-signing the highest among the four of them. 

Perhaps the biggest challenge for T1 lies in keeping Zeus for the next two seasons. After their victory in the 2023 World Championship, the young toplaner had revealed that several LPL organizations have offered him lucrative deals. He also admitted that he has considered the options before ultimately re-signing with T1 for the 2024 season. As one of the best toplaners in the world at only 20 years old, it’s highly likely that Zeus faces similar opportunities this year.

What’s Next for T1 and Oner?

While T1 is still completing their roster, the trio of Oner, Faker, and Keria, are already a promising trio to look forward to. The team isn’t resting on their laurels, as they’re scheduled to participate in the upcoming Red Bull League of Its Own event in Europe. This event will pit them against popular Western teams like G2 and Karmine Corps.

T1’s roster for the 2025 season will begin its run in the revamped format of the LCK. The team will compete in the LCK Cup for a chance to qualify to the newest international tournament in LoL esports’ competitive calendar: The First Stand. Whether T1 retains the ZOFGK roster or finally say goodbye to the dynasty it built, their performance in the upcoming season will surely be worth keeping eyes on.

Conclusion

T1 Oner re-signing for two more years brings great relief and joy to fans who wanted to see all five members of the main roster stay together for more seasons. Evidently, the jungler reciprocates the excitement to continue playing for the “greatest roster of all time” and contribute to its unprecedented success. 

Now, the LoL esports fanbase await the outcome of T1’s negotiations with Zeus and Gumayusi. Both players re-signing to join the other three members will keep the T1 ZOFGK dynasty alive, and bring about new hopes for more victories and possibly their third consecutive Summoner’s Cup.