G2 Poised to Snatch Duelist HYUNMIN, Overhauls Roster Ahead of 2027 VCT

The Deal on HYUNMIN

A whisper on X turned into a headline on Nov 3: 20‑year‑old duelist HYUNMIN has reportedly sealed a verbal pact with G2 Esports. Alejandro “Anonimotum” Gomis of Sheep Esports confirmed the agreement was struck on Nov 1, positioning the South Korean star as the likely successor to Alexander “jawgemo” Mor, whose name has been linked to a move to Team Vitality.

The deal remains unofficial; G2 has yet to announce the signing, and the agreement is described as “verbal” rather than binding. G2’s in‑game leader Jacob “valyn” Batio departed on Oct 27, ending a three‑year tenure and leaving a leadership void that the organization hopes to fill with incoming talent.

G2’s Rebuild in Motion

The organization also announced the departure of Andrej “babybay” Francisty, while extending the contracts of Nathan “leaf” Orf and Trent “trent” Cairns through 2028. Head coach Josh “JoshRT” Lee secured a similar extension, promising continuity amid the roster shuffle.

If the reported moves materialize, G2’s starting five for 2027 would read: HYUNMIN, Sato, kiNgg, leaf, and trent. The projection places kiNgg in the in‑game leader role, though exact agent assignments for HYUNMIN and Sato remain unconfirmed.

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The squad swept all three VCT Americas tournaments in 2025, captured Americas Stage 1 in 2026, and secured a fourth‑place finish at Masters Santiago.

HYUNMIN’s Pacific Pedigree

HYUNMIN’s résumé makes him an attractive addition. He joined DRX in Oct 2024 after a stint with Japan’s CREST GAMING Zst, quickly becoming a staple in VCT Pacific. He helped DRX capture the Pacific Kickoff 2025 and guided the team to a third‑place finish at VALORANT Champions Paris later that year. His preferred agents, Jett and Raze, underline his duelist flair.

The following season proved tougher. DRX missed all three global events in 2026, and on Oct 22 the organization cut ties with HYUNMIN, MaKo, BeYN, free1ng, and two coaches after failing to secure a VCT Pacific partnership for 2027.