Dplus KIA is one of the most storied names in modern Korean League of Legends, a South Korean organisation that competes in the LCK and carries a legacy tied to a period of genuine global dominance. Under its earlier identity the club captured a World Championship, cementing its place among the elite franchises of the sport and building a fanbase that extends well beyond Korea’s borders.
Dplus KIA belongs to the LCK, the premier professional league in South Korea and historically the most successful region in international League of Legends competition. Playing in this environment means facing the deepest talent pool in the world week after week, and the organisation’s history of contending for titles reflects the standards required to survive there. The club’s brand is intertwined with the KIA partnership, underlining the corporate backing that sustains top Korean esports.
The current roster is anchored by ShowMaker, a mid laner long associated with the organisation’s greatest achievements, alongside Jaehyuk, Garden, Wayne, Lucid, Sharvel, Siwoo, Nevid, Smash, Career and Loopy. This combination of a proven veteran core and emerging players reflects a familiar Korean model of building around continuity while integrating fresh faces to keep the lineup competitive as the metagame evolves.
For a franchise that has already reached the summit of the sport, expectations remain elevated. The near-term focus is on re-establishing deep playoff runs in the LCK and reasserting itself as a contender for international slots. With ShowMaker providing a stable competitive identity and a supporting cast capable of growth, Dplus KIA aims to remain among the teams shaping the direction of Korean League of Legends rather than merely participating in it.
Dplus KIA competes in the LCK (KOREA region).
The Dplus KIA roster includes ShowMaker, Jaehyuk, Garden, Wayne, Lucid, Sharvel, Siwoo, Nevid, Smash, Career.

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