The Pacific Kickoff event saw two teams qualify for Masters Bangkok — DRX and T1. While one is a roster filled with young, talented prospects hungry to prove themselves, the second saw a star-studded roster being put together, with some of the most proven talent in Korean Valorant.
Paper Rex won the KJC eSports VALORANT Invitational after recording a convincing 2-0 victory over MY/SG’s top seed in Stage 3. Fresh off a three-map thriller against Bleed eSports in the upper bracket final, the Benedict “Benkai” Tan-led side showed no signs of fatigue as they put on a world-class performance against an off-color Bleed eSports side that was outfought and outclassed in their second encounter throughout the tournament.