KT Rolster picks up mid laner Dove for the 2021 LCK season

KT Rolster continues building its competitive arsenal for the 2021 LCK season with the strategic signing of experienced mid laner Kim “Dove” Jae-yeon, marking another calculated roster enhancement.

The former SANDBOX Gaming competitor transitions to KT’s banner following a challenging competitive year, joining an expansive 12-player lineup designed for tactical flexibility. Dove enters a highly competitive mid lane environment where he’ll contend for playing time against established veteran Son “Ucal” Woo-hyeon and promising newcomer Lee “Vicla” Dae-gwang, creating internal competition that should elevate performance levels.

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Dove arrives at KT Rolster following a disappointing competitive cycle with SANDBOX Gaming, where the entire squad failed to meet projected performance benchmarks despite organizational investments.

During the 2020 LCK Spring Split, SANDBOX secured only five victories, landing them in ninth position. The organization implemented strategic changes by bringing in Jakob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi as head coach ahead of the summer segment, anticipating improved outcomes. However, the team managed only marginal progress, climbing to seventh place in the final standings.

Mid-season roster adjustments saw Dove replaced by Yoo “FATE” Su-hyeok, who contributed to securing several critical victories during the summer campaign. Since his replacement, Dove hasn’t participated in official competitive matches, making his return to professional play on Summoner’s Rift particularly noteworthy for analysts and fans alike.

KT’s approach involves fielding an extensive lineup for the 2021 LCK season, with mid lane responsibilities remaining fluid. Initial split matches will likely feature veteran Ucal as the primary choice, though the organization plans extensive experimentation throughout the spring segment to optimize positional assignments.

Dove is expected to debut with KT when the 2021 LCK season kicks off in January.

Who is KT Rolster Dove?

Dove represents South Korea’s competitive gaming talent as a 22-year-old mid lane specialist. His professional journey began in 2017 with I Gaming Star, followed by a transition to Team BattleComics within months. Collaborating with Team BattleComics, Dove achieved LCK qualification during the 2019 Spring Promotion tournament. Following successful qualification, the organization rebranded as SANDBOX Gaming, competing since in Korea’s premier league. His final appearance for SANDBOX occurred during the 2020 LCK Summer Split after consecutive underwhelming performances. Now under KT Rolster’s development system, Dove seeks competitive redemption in the 2021 season.

What is the 2021 KT LCK lineup?

KT Rolster 2021 lineup:

• Top – Choi “Doran” Hyeon-joon / Cho “Castle” Hyeon-seong
• Jungle – Kang “Blank” Sun-gu / Lee “Bonnie” Gwang-gu / Kim “GIDEON” Min-seong
• Mid – Kim “Dove” Jae-yeon / Son “Ucal” Woo-hyeon / Lee “Vicla” Dae-gwang
• Bot – Lee “HyBriD” Woo-jin / Oh “Noah” Hyeon-taek
• Support – Park “Rebel” Geun-woo / Jang “Zzus” Joon-soo

KT Rolster’s next official competitive appearance awaits the 2021 LCK Spring Split commencement in January, where their extensive roster strategy will face initial competitive testing.

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