At 12:00 pm on November 16, Damwon Kia officially announced the contract between DWG Kia & Kim “Kkoma” Jeong-Hyuk ending, closing the 2-year journey of DK and former SKT T1 coach. In addition, Nuguri & Burdol has officially broken up.
Kkoma joined DK in early 2021 in the situation of Damwon when it was the reigning world champion. Kkoma brought back the anhydrous contract to replace Nuguri, and he helped the DK squad to continue dominating LCK in 2021. 2 Spring -Summer Championship is the guarantee of Kkoma's training talent; However, at MSI & Worlds in the same year, DK failed in two consecutive finals.
In the 2022 season, Kkoma Trowe became Damwon's sports director, leaving the coach's position to the captain Daeny. Under the hands of Daeny, DK decline without braking; They only get the 3rd place in the spring and then stop in the semi -finals of the summer.
At Worlds 20222, Damwon Kia played great but had to stop before the Korean champion Gen.G Esports. Kkoma farewell is considered the first move for the return of DK next season. Many rumors are posed that there will be a reunion between T1 & old teacher. As for Burdol & Niu Bao, Nuguri is expected to retire for health problems, and Burdol will be able to go to LPL to play.
