In the realm of competitive gaming, the collaboration of Zest and Bunny has given rise to the fledgling alliance known as “IAM.”
This dynamic duo, accompanied by the inclusion of Efina from the former F4Q roster, recently made waves by triumphing over the challenges of the open qualifying round in the Korean Challengers League.
Zest’s recent departure from DRX has not marked the end of his competitive journey, but rather a new beginning with IAM.
The amalgamation of their skills saw them navigate the open qualifying gauntlet of VCK 2024 Split 1 in South Korea, emerging unscathed with an impeccable record of 4 victories and 0 defeats.
This accomplishment secured their passage to the upcoming main stage scheduled for the 28th of the coming month.
The main stage promises to be a battleground of prowess, featuring a total of 8 teams, including the invited powerhouses Dplus, SLT, Maru Gaming, and On Sla2ers.
Alongside these seasoned contenders, IAM, along with other qualifiers such as SHERPA, 골판지 전사, and LFG Portal, will vie for supremacy.
Notably, four amateur teams, defying the odds, clinched the coveted qualifying spots despite the participation of formidable opponents like Nongshim RedForce, CNJ Esports, and World Game Star in the open qualifiers.
IAM finds company in LFG Portal, another amateur force forged by the talents of Hate, Sunday, Moves, and others who emerged victorious in the qualifying rounds.
The forthcoming clashes will be a spectacle, questioning whether the amalgamation of skilled players in mixed teams can outshine the seasoned professionals invited to the fray.
Outlined below are the contenders gracing the main stage of VCK 2024 Split 1. With a total prize pool of 75 million won (approximately 8.3 million yen), the tournament aims not only to reward excellence but also to confer seeding rights for the impending Split 2.
- Dplus (Invitation)
- SLT (Invitation)
- Maru Gaming (Invitation)
- On Sla2ers (Invitation)
- SHERPA (Preliminary)
- Preliminaries (Preliminaries)
- LFG Portal (Preliminary)
- IAM (Preliminary)
