Khan reportedly to join world champions at FunPlus Phoenix
Former T1 top laner Kim “Khan” Dong-ha is reportedly joining the current world champion FunPlus Phoenix for 2020.
Earlier this month, the community was surprised by the news that Khan had decided to explore free agency and not renew with T1 for another year. The announcement came after T1 completed a successful year with back-to-back domestic titles and two top-four performances on the international stage, though they failed to advance to an international final.
T1 loses another top laner in Khan
T1 has historically struggled to keep its top laners for more than one year and Khan was not the exception. The top laner said that while his time with T1 was positive and rewarding as a player, he was looking to continue growing elsewhere. Now it seems that Khan’s next destination is no other than world champion and LPL powerhouse FunPlus.
Khan would be replacing Korean top laner Kim “GimGoon” Han-saem, whose contract expired on November 19. The rest of the players are still under contract, mid laner Kim “Doinb” Tae-sang through 2020 and the remaining three players locked in through 2021.
FunPlus and GimGoon are yet to make any announcements about his alleged departure from the team. It’s surprising that FunPlus is willing to make a roster move so soon after winning the 2019 World Championship in Paris. Teams often give their rosters the opportunity to defend their title as composed.
As a team, FunPlus is not about individual players. The LPL side showed an outstanding ability to work as a unit with one member absorbing more pressure or making more sacrifices. GimGoon was the type of top laner that required little to no resources and still managed to create advantages of his own.
Khan is an aggressive top laner who can also work on his own. After a year with T1, Khan has evolved to become a top laner that plays for his team. That evolution could be the reason why FunPlus decided to make him an offer.
FunPlus is yet to confirm the report.
Read Also
Esports Betting
These Are Our Betting Tips for the League Championship Series Week 4
Ben Boland
The 2026 LCS Summer Split is in full swing, with the eight North American squads all vying for a chance to represent the region at this year's World Championship. With Worlds being on home soil, there is more than just a ticket to Worlds at stake. Each series in the regular season carries weight, as the standings will determine their seeding and potentially their fate in the playoffs. Week four ...
League of Legends
Caps To Be Announced As Third Inductee in the LoL Hall of Legends
Hannan Mundia
After Faker and Uzi were inducted into the Hall of Legends in 2024 and 2025 respectively, the European League of Legends player Caps will be the next to get the same treatment. League of Legends has been a cornerstone in the professional gaming scene for over a decade. In that time, a handful of players have managed to leave their mark for all future fans and fellow players to learn ...
Esports Betting
MLBB is the most-watched game from the EWC, and it’s hard to see another game beating it
Michael Hassall
The Esports World Cup 2026 has officially passed its midway point and viewership figures for the tournament have surpassed many expectations so far, as per Esports Charts. The viewership tracking site revealed new statistics for the event on Aug. 6, showcasing just how many games had set new records in viewership, including one name leading the way in views: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. MLBB leads the viewership charts with the ...
League of Legends
LCK 2026 Rounds 3–4 Preview, Schedule, Predictions, and More
Hannan Mundia
2026 LCK Rounds 3-4 are slated to start soon, and this preview highlights the schedule, our expert predictions, and everything else you need to know before watching. The LCK has been upside down recently. Teams that were considered absolute powerhouses are seemingly falling off, while previous underdogs have been causing upset after upset. 2026 LCK Rounds 3-4 are starting soon, and the big question here is which team will reign ...
League of Legends
LEC 2026 Summer split preview, schedule, predictions, and more
Hannan Mundia
The 2026 LEC Summer split will be the deciding split to determine which teams can make it to the World Championship, and this preview aims to highlight everything you need to know about it. It isn’t a stretch to say that the LCK and LCP are the only two competitive League of Legends regions actually pulling their weight currently. The LEC did show potential at the start of the year, ...
League of Legends
How is League of Legends Classic different from the modern version?
Hannan Mundia
League Classic brings the classic League of Legends gameplay and design from when the game first came out, but how is it different from the modern version? The modern League of Legends mode is arguably in its best state in terms of popularity, with a study even reporting that playing LoL can improve brain function. Over a decade of gameplay and multiple marketing tactics by Riot Games have bumped up ...
League of Legends
Best Champions for every role in League of Legends Classic mode
Hannan Mundia
League Classic sees the return of League of Legends Season 3, but which champions were deemed the best during that time? League of Legends has gone through a lot of changes since it first came out. While the map and item-related changes naturally impacted the game's state, so did the many champion nerfs, buffs, and reworks. Multiple champions played completely differently in Season 3 than they do now. Since League ...
