DWG KIA win record-breaking third split in a row: LCK Summer 2021 placements & results

LCK Summer 2021 has been and gone, and there’s now a new dynasty. After a frantic final day, DWG KIA has made history as the first team in Korean history to win three splits back-to-back-to-back. Here’s how they did it.

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• DWG KIA qualify for Worlds 2021 after winning three straight regular seasons
• Gen.G, Nongshim tie with the World Champions on record at 12-6
• Chovy’s Hanwha Life Esports fall to a depressing eighth place, T1 finish fourth

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It’s becoming a broken record in Korea, but DWG KIA have once again emerged on top.

Step aside the old SK Telecom dynasties of old — no team in Korea can seemingly hold a candle to the 2020 World Champions as they win their record-breaking third LCK regular season in a row.

It wasn’t easy though. They were helped along by a Gen.G fighting for a top-two spot against Nongshim in the final series, and a tight middle of the pack race that saw one win separate first from sixth.

T1, Liiv SANDBOX, and Afreeca Freecs finished behind the top three with a 11-7 record.

On the other end of the cutoff, DRX couldn’t replicate their Spring form despite head coach cvMax making his return, falling to their first wooden spoon.

Chovy’s Hanwha Life Esports also failed to break into the top six, meaning the mid laner will miss out on a shot at Worlds glory in 2021.

LCK 2021 Summer Split: Final Standings

Top six make playoffs. Top two receive semi-finals bye.

LCK 2021 Summer Split: Results

Week 1 results: June 9 — June 13

Week 2 results: June 16 — June 20

Week 3 results: June 23 — June 27

Week 4 results: June 30 — July 4

Week 5 results: July 7 — July 11

Week 6 results: July 15 — July 18

Week 7 results: July 22 — July 25

Week 8 results: July 29 — August 1

Week 9 results: August 5 — August 8

Week 10 results: August 12 — August 15

LCK 2021 Summer Split: Teams

You can find the full line-ups of all 10 LCK Summer 2021 teams below.