HANJIN BRION sweeps BNK FEARX to become first team with 8 series wins in LCK Rise Group

HANJIN BRION just did something no other team in the LCK’s Rise Group has managed. On August 7, 2026, they swept BNK FEARX in a clean 2-0 series to become the first squad in their group to reach 8 series victories during the 2026 regular season.

For a team that was sitting at roughly 7-14 in series coming into the season’s later rounds, this is the kind of turnaround that makes you double-check the standings.

A sweep with stakes

The match, played during Rounds 3-4 of the LCK 2026 season, wasn’t just another series on the calendar. BNK FEARX had been positioned near the top of the group standings heading into the matchup, making BRION’s clean sweep all the more impressive.

The BRION transformation

HANJIN BRION is the latest iteration of a franchise that has cycled through identities and sponsors. Previously known as OKSavingsBank Brion, the team rebranded in early 2026 under the sponsorship of the Hanjin Group.

For much of their existence, BRION has been known for inconsistency. The team showed improved form earlier in the 2026 season, stringing together wins that suggested the pieces were finally clicking. The FEARX sweep isn’t an isolated data point. It’s the latest entry in what looks like a genuine upward trend.

What the Rise Group looks like now

BNK FEARX, despite sitting near the top of the standings before this match, now has to reckon with a BRION team that appears to have their number. Head-to-head records matter in the LCK, and getting swept rather than losing a close 1-2 series leaves FEARX with less margin for error in the remaining rounds.

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