2021 LCK offseason roster change tracker: Players, coaches, and timeline

The League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) is heading deep into the 2021 offseason.

Ten Korean teams will be scouting free agency for fresh recruits to bolster their 2022 Spring lineup.

With T1 and DWG KIA looking to dominate once again in the new year, the Worlds-caliber squads are looking at substantial roster shuffles that could put a few big names on the market.

Here is a comprehensive list of all official LCK roster moves in the 2021 offseason.

DRX

DRX active roster

Roster changes of DRX

DRX ‘s 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• September 17, Destroy and dongHo leave by mutual agreement
• September 18, cvMax leaves by mutual agreement
• November 16, SSONG leaves by contract expiration
• November 19, Museong leaves by mutual agreement
• December 4, BeryL and Zeka join; Mowgli and Shine join, Kim and Deft rejoin
• December 13, Jett leaves by mutual agreement
• December 23, Jun leaves for Challengers team

DWG KIA

DWG KIA active roster

Roster changes of DWG KIA

DWG KIA’s 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• November 16, BeryL, Canyon, Khan, and ShowMaker leave by contract expiration
• November 19, Ares and PoohManDu leave
• November 22, Zefa rejoins
• November 25, Ghost leaves
• December 1, Canyon and ShowMaker rejoin; deokdam, Burdol, and Kellin join; DWG KIA announces its 2022 roster
• December 4, Malrang leaves by mutual agreement
• December 7, Rahel goes to Academy roster
• December 13, kkOma gets promoted to Athletic Director; Daeny gets promoted to Head Coach; Hoya joins; DWG KIA announces its 2022 roster
• December 23, Bubbling joins from Challengers team

Fredit BRION

Fredit BRION active roster

Roster changes of Fredit BRION

Fredit BRION’s 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• November 15, Hoya, Chieftain, and Yaharong leave by contract expiration; UmTi, Lava, Hena, and Delight re-sign for the 2022 season
• November 16, Drinker re-signs for the 2022 season
• November 17, Sw0rd joins BRO
• November 30, Morgan joins

Gen.G

Gen.G active roster

Roster changes of Gen.G

Gen.G’s 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• November 9, oDin leaves by mutual agreement
• November 16, Rascal, YoungJae and Ggoong leave by contract expiration
• November 18, Lyn leaves
• November 19, Clid leaves by contract expiration
• November 23, Ruler re-signs for the 2022 season; Bdd is traded to Nongshim RedForce for the return of Peanut; Life is transferred to KT Rolster; Doran joins
• November 24, Lehends joins; Chovy joins
• November 25, Score, Mafa, and Museong join
• December 1, Burdol leaves
• December 20, YoungJae rejoins

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Hanwha Life Esports

Hanwha Life Esports active roster

Roster changes of Hanwha Life Esports

Hanwha Life Esports’ 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• November 3, Heart leaves by contract expiration
• November 16, Chovy and Deft leave by contract expiration
• November 22, Morgan leaves by mutual agreement
• November 26, yoHan leaves by mutual agreement
• December 7, OnFleek, Karis, and SamD join; HLE announces its 2022 roster

KT Rolster

KT Rolster active roster

Roster changes of KT Rolster

KT Rolster’s 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• November 15, Zzus leaves by contract expiration; Ucal leaves by mutual agreement
• November 16, Dove and Blank leave by contract expiration
• November 17, Doran leaves by mutual agreement
• November 19, Aiming re-joins and Cuzz joins
• November 23, Life and Rascal joins
• December 1, Aria joins
• December 22, 5kid leaves
• December 25, Harp leaves

Kwangdong Freecs

Kwangdong Freecs active roster

Roster changes of Kwangdong Freecs

Kwangdong Freecs’ 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• November 16, AF parts ways with multiple members; Spirit re-signs for the 2022 season
• November 20, Ellim, FATE, Hoit, and Teddy join
• December 21, Afreeca Freecs rename to Kwangdong Freecs
• December 22, Alvingo joins from LCK CL roster

Liiv SANDBOX

Liiv SANDBOX active roster

Roster changes of Liiv SANDBOX

Liiv SANDBOX’s 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• November 12, Joker and Travel re-sign for the 2022 season
• November 14, Summit and OnFleek leave by mutual agreement
• November 16, Effort, FATE, and Prince leave by contract expiration; Clozer joins LSB
• November 18, Dove rejoins, swapping role from Mid to Top
• November 26, Envy and Kael join
• December 14, PawN joins
• December 19, Ice is promoted to LCK roster

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce active roster

Roster changes of Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce’s 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• November 15, Gori and Wayne leave
• November 15, Comet re-signs for the 2022 season
• November 17, Rich and deokdam leave
• November 18, Kellin leaves
• November 23, Peanut is traded to Gen.G for Bdd
• November 24, Dread joins, Effort joins
• November 25, Canna joins; Ghost joins
• December 1, Nongshim RedForce announces its 2022 roster
• December 7, Peter joins from Academy roster

T1

T1 active roster

Roster changes of T1

T1’s 2021 LCK offseason timeline

• November 8, Stardust leaves by mutual agreement
• November 15, Teddy leaves by mutual agreement
• November 16, T1 parts ways with Cuzz, Hoit, and Clozer
• November 19, Faker re-signs
• November 20, Ellim leaves Challengers roster
• November 25, Canna leaves
• December 3, Gumayusi and Oner re-sign for the 2022 season; Asper joins from T1 Challengers; T1 announces their 2022 roster; Polt re-signs for the 2022 season as Head Coach and General Manager; Moment re-signs for the 2022 season; Bengi joins from T1 Challengers

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