[미방송분] BLG Daeny 인터뷰 | 결승전 | 2026 월드 챔피언십

Summary

BLG head coach Yang Dae-in (Daeny) reflects on leading the team to its first World Championship title. He says the victory was especially meaningful after watching strong teams such as T1 and working with players who had previously been opponents. BLG also defeated every LCK team in its Worlds run.

Team Development and Tournament Approach

• BLG struggled with communication and consistency early in the Swiss stage. Daeny says the team needed to agree on professional standards: when to commit to a fight, when not to, and what the team’s basic play should look like.
• He described the team’s adjustment as a gradual process of repeated practice and discussion. Players had become accustomed to different styles, so the coaching staff worked to rebuild shared expectations and confidence.
• Daeny viewed the Swiss stage as a chance to make the team recognize what it needed to improve. He was not panicked by early setbacks, but believed BLG had to reach at least the semifinals to meet its potential.
• Once the team re-established its key criteria for winning, its confidence grew and the approach began to pay off.

Drafting and Gameplay

• BLG’s draft plans combined prepared strategies with calculated risks. Daeny said the team’s non-ADC compositions were designed around having a reliable late-game carry and enough mid-game strength to avoid feeling rushed.
• The team made extensive use of Naafiri as part of a connected composition, giving it ways to make plays in the mid game even without a conventional ADC.
• Against a broad champion pool, BLG sometimes had to make risky draft choices, but Daeny felt some bold bets and defensive answers worked well.
• For the Taliyah setup discussed in the interview, BLG planned to ban Poppy, then choose Alistar if available or Leona otherwise, building a coordinated composition around a non-ADC pick.

Leadership and Personal Reflections

Daeny said his animated reactions were meant to energize the players and involve the staff in supporting them. He also shared that his parents, grandmother, and Director Kim Jong-yoon helped him persevere through difficult periods, including times when he considered leaving League of Legends. He thanked them for their support.

People and Teams Mentioned

• Featured interviewee: Yang Dae-in (Daeny), BLG head coach
• Players mentioned: Bin, Canyon, Dudu, and Viper
• Other person mentioned: Director Kim Jong-yoon
• Teams and leagues mentioned: BLG, T1, SK, Gen.G, LCK, and LPL
• Source: LCK interview subtitles