GEN vs HLE light up Quarterfinals Day 1 at Worlds 2025 with a clash of LCK giants

The Knockout Stage of Worlds 2025 begins with fireworks in Shanghai, as two Korean titans — GEN.G and Hanwha Life Esports — collide in a battle where only one moves closer to the Summoner’s Cup, and the other’s journey ends here.

It’s a duel defined by legacy and emotion: Chovy, determined to claim his long-awaited crown, faces Peanut, who may be dancing his final dance on the world stage. Every play, every teamfight, and every decision carries the weight of years of rivalry and ambition.

The Quarterfinals Day 1 Highlights showcase the best moments of this electrifying series — from breathtaking mechanical plays to the defining clashes that set the tone for the rest of the Knockouts.

Is this the year of Chovy, or Peanut’s last dance?
Watch the highlights and relive the first great showdown of Worlds 2025.