SOOP announced on the 20th that the 'KB Livemobile 2024 SOOP League of Legends League WINTER (hereinafter KB Livemobile 2024 SLL WINTER)' finals will be held on the 22nd. SLL is a tournament open to former professional gamers and those who were or are currently at least Master tier in the season, and this season marks the first season after its rebranding from ALL to SLL.
In the KB Livemobile 2024 SLL WINTER finals, the team 'Udangtangtang' led by SOOP's streamer 'Natalie' will face off against 'Nara is Baek' led by streamer 'Baekke.' 'Udangtangtang' advanced to the finals with an overwhelming score of 3-0 against the team 'Ddakpeujinmeok' in the first match of the semifinals held on the 15th. This victory was achieved through excellent ban-pick strategy, precise engagements, and gameplay management against the strong favorite 'Ddakpeujinmeok.'
In contrast, 'Nara is Baek' reached the finals by defeating 'Minkyohakgotuieo' 3-2 in the second semifinal match held on the 16th. The team, consisting of four high-ranking former professional gamers: Kan, Clid, Hybrid, and Tushin, displayed strong performance without being outmatched, securing their spot in the finals after a close contest.
As the KB Livemobile 2024 SLL WINTER finals will take place with 'Hard Fearless Ban-Pick', various strategies featuring intense ban-pick battles are expected. 'Hard Fearless Ban-Pick' is a rule where all bans and picks used in preceding sets are banned globally.
The finals, starting at 6 p.m. on the 22nd (Sunday), will be conducted in a best-of-five format and will take place offline at the Jamsil 'VITA500 Colosseum.' On-site spectator tickets can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis through the online Ticket Link site until 7 p.m. on that day.