Jordan Woodruff
Hanwha Life Esports recorded a 3-1 win over Karmine Corp within the grand closing on Sunday to finish an unbeaten run by way of the 2025 First Stand Event in Seoul, South Korea.
South Korean Geon-woo “Zeka” Kim was named the MVP after serving to Hanwha Life Esports seize the first-place prize of $300,000. HLE received all 4 of their round-robin matches earlier than securing a 3-0 win over High Esports on Saturday within the semifinals of the knockout stage.
Karmine Corp posted a 36-minute win on pink to take the early benefit on Sunday earlier than Hanwha Life Esports responded with a flourish. HLE secured a 30-minute victory on blue, a 27-minute triumph on pink and a 36-minute win on blue to win the title.
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— LoL Esports (@lolesports) March 16, 2025
Last round-robin standings (with general file and map file):
1. Hanwha Life Esports, 4-0, 8-2
2. CTBC Flying Oyster, 3-1, 6-2
3. Karmine Corp, 1-3, 4-6
4. High Esports, 1-3, 2-6
5. Staff Liquid, 1-3, 3-7
2025 First Stand prize pool:
1. Hanwha Life Esports, $300,000
2. Karmine Corp, $225,000
3-4. CTBC Flying Oyster, High Esports, $172,500
5. Staff Liquid, $130,000
–Subject Degree Media
