NewJeans had a unique and exciting interaction with the esports world following T1's recent victory in the 2023 League of Legends World Semifinals. T1, representing the LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea), secured their spot in the finals after triumphing over JDG from the LPL (League of Legends Pro League in China) on November 12, 2023. This victory set the stage for an anticipated performance by NewJeans, who are not only the voices behind the 2023 Worlds anthem "GODS" but are also scheduled to perform at the finals on November 19 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

Keria (Ryu Min Seok), a player for T1 and a self-proclaimed fan of NewJeans, couldn't contain his excitement. In a moment of jubilation at the end of Game 4, which confirmed T1's advancement with their third win in the series, Keria exclaimed, "Here I come, NewJeans!" This exuberant declaration quickly went viral, capturing the attention of both esports and K-pop communities.

The clip of Keria's shoutout reached NewJeans members Minji and Hanni, who had an endearing reaction to this unexpected mention. As reported by Ashley Kang from Korizon Esports:

🐰Minji: I think he was really serious when he said "Here I come, NewJeans!"
🐰Hanni: ☺️☺️
🐰Minji: Well, we're also preparing very hard for #Worlds2023 finals stage 🤭
🐰Hanni: Ofc ofc~

In a recent interview, T1's Keria expressed his anticipation for the upcoming 2023 Worlds Media Day at The Banyan Tree Club Seoul on November 15, where he will have the opportunity to meet the popular K-pop group NewJeans. Demonstrating his fandom, Keria shared that he had inquired with T1's staff about the possibility of getting autographs from the NewJeans members on merchandise he had purchased. To his delight, the staff confirmed that he could.

The prospect of an interaction between Keria and NewJeans is generating excitement among fans of both esports and K-pop, eager to witness this unique crossover of talents.

Looking ahead, T1 is poised for a high-stakes confrontation against Weibo Gaming in the 2023 League of Legends World Finals, set to take place on November 19 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. This match is not just a competition for the coveted summoner's cup; it represents T1's quest for their fourth title and Weibo Gaming's pursuit of their first Worlds title.