‘LazyFeel’ lauded as first foreign player in Korea’s LCK tournament

“LazyFeel” was lauded as the first foreign player to ever play in the League of Legends Korea (LCK) gaming tournament this year.

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Vietnamese Tran Bao Minh, also known as "LazyFeel" watches on at a news conference in file photo. 'LazyFeel' lauded as first foreign player in Korea's LCK tournament

‘LAZYFEEL’ LAUDED FOR LCK STINT, WINS DEBUT MATCH

“Lazyfeel” was lauded for his breakthrough stint in Korea’s LCK.

He won his debut match, 2-1, while playing for 2022 World Champions DRX’s reserve team.

Furthermore, the 17-year-old Vietnamese, whose real name is Tran Bao Minh, stepped up to the first team after starter Park “Teddy” Jin-seong was downed by an illness and was unavailable.

Moreover, “Lazyfeel” bounced back after losing the first game in the best-of-three series.

They produced a flawless performance in game 2.

Minh bagged seven kills to help DRX tie the series and force a decider against OKSavingsBank BRION (BRO).

The youngster then inspired his teammates in completing the comeback to post the 2-1 victory in 41 minutes for their first win this year.

MINH ‘SO GOOD’ FOR DRX, SAYS KOREAN TEAMMATE

Moreover, Minh was described as “so good” for DRX by Korean teammate Son “Ucal” Woo-hyeon.

Furthermore, the teenager’s teammates appreciate his effort to play hard within the system of the team.

“I think ‘LazyFeel’ is really trying hard to be on the same page with the team,” Son said.

“He’s so good,” he added.

Meanwhile,m thje DRX-BRO match lured 217,442 viewers simulktaneously on Wednesday.

LCK WELCOMES ‘LAZYFEEL;’ JOURNALIST SAYS MINH ‘YOUNGER THAN IPHONE’

Furthermore, LCK recognized Minh’s presence, as it posted a congratulatory message..

Moreover, the legue shared its thoughts after DRX’s recent game.

“Welcome to the first non-Korean player to play in Tier 1 of the LCK, DRX LazyFeel,” it said.

Korean esports journalist Ashley Kang went to social media to praise Minh’s achievement.

“LazyFell just won his first LCK match and he’s still 17 years old. He is (even) younger than iPhone,” Kang added.

Minh could still play for DRX if “Teddy” will be unavailable for the team’s next match against World Champions T1 on Saturday.