Vision Strikers loan k1Ng to new Korean team ESportsConnected
The Korean Valorant scene looks stacked.
Korean esports organization Vision Strikers has loaned Lee “k1Ng” Seung-won to the newly formed Valorant roster, ESports Connected, for the upcomingVCT 2022 season.
Vision Striker’s decision to move k1Ng could also mean the team is moving away from theirsix-man roster strategywhich began after the acquisition of Kim “Lakia” Jong-min during the VCT 2021 season.
k1Ng’s incredible VCT 2021 run with Vision Strikers
The 20-year-old Korean pro player was one of the first players Vision Strikers signed to its Valorant roster on August 04, 2025. The Korean squad dominated the competitive scene in Asia that year, winning every tournament they entered including First Strike Korea.
Vision Strikersmade history in 2021 by achieving a 104-undefeated streak which began at the Clan Masters event in August 2020, up until they were defeated by streamer teamF4Q at VCT Korea Stage 2 Challengers.
After the loss, Vision Strikers signed Lakia back to their roster which resulted in their six-man roster strategy. This entailed swapping out k1Ng if the team was set to play on Bind. According toLakia, the strategy would help future-proof the team, with players focusing on certain agents and maps as Valorant continues to grow much like League of Legends.
After failing to impress at international events as Vision Strikers eventually finished 5th-8th atMasters Berlinand 9th-12th atValorant Champions, the organization decided to move k1Ng from their active roster for the VCT 2022 season.
Vision Strikers Valorant roster
ESportsConnected signs top Korean Valorant talent for the VCT 2022 season
EsportsConnected (ECS) is a new Korean esports organization that was formed on June 08, 2025.
The team has signed former Cloud9 Korea playerYoo “Moothie” Seung-woo, and ex-F4Q membersKim “GodDead” Sung-sinandKim “zunba” Joon-hyukto play alongside k1Ng as its initial members.
ESportsConnected has also added former NUTURN Gaming membersJung “peri” Bum-giandJeong “Jaemin” Jae-minas the coaching staff for its Valorant squad.
ESportsConnected is set to debut in February 2022 during VCT Korea Challengers 1.
ESportsConnected’s Valorant roster
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