TL;DR
- ShowMaker becomes 17th LCK player to reach 1,000 kills during championship finals
- Achieved milestone while winning third consecutive LCK title and Finals MVP honors
- Currently holds record as fastest player to reach 1,000-kill achievement
- Damwon Gaming enters Worlds 2021 as LCK’s top seed and championship favorite
- Joins elite company including Faker, Teddy among LCK’s deadliest players

Mid lane prodigy Heo “ShowMaker” Su has etched his name into LCK history books by becoming only the seventeenth competitor to achieve the prestigious 1,000 kill benchmark in Korea’s premier League of Legends competition.
The monumental achievement occurred during game four of the LCK Summer Split Finals against arch-rivals T1, where ShowMaker expertly piloted LeBlanc to secure his thousandth elimination. This landmark performance coincided with his third consecutive LCK championship victory and earned him the coveted Finals Most Valuable Player award, cementing his status as one of the region’s most dominant forces.
ShowMaker gets his 1000th kill in LCK. pic.twitter.com/X5si79aPk1
— Rita (@cutebchu) August 28, 2021
Since joining DAMWON Gaming’s roster in 2018, ShowMaker has consistently demonstrated elite mechanical skill and game sense that places him among the LCK’s upper echelon of talent. His career trajectory showcases remarkable consistency, having captured three domestic titles while contributing significantly to the organization’s 2020 World Championship triumph.
What makes this accomplishment particularly impressive is ShowMaker’s record-breaking pace—he reached the 1,000-kill threshold faster than any previous player in league history, demonstrating both his aggressive playstyle and exceptional longevity at the highest competitive level.
Following their dominant LCK Finals performance, ShowMaker and DAMWON Gaming now set their sights on international glory at the upcoming World Championship. As Korea’s number one seed, they enter the tournament positioned among the frontrunners to claim the Summoner’s Cup for the second consecutive year.
Despite their finals defeat, T1 maintains their Worlds qualification through the LCK’s regional finals system. Their upcoming match determines whether they advance directly to the group stage or must navigate the play-in tournament, creating additional narrative stakes for the region’s competitive landscape. For teams preparing for major tournaments, understanding proper class selection strategies can make the difference between early elimination and championship contention.
ShowMaker joins Faker, Teddy in having 1,000 LCK kills
As expected, the undisputed king of LCK eliminations remains Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, who pioneered both the 1,000 and 2,000 kill milestones. His legendary status in competitive gaming history is secured by three World Championship titles and an unprecedented nine LCK split championships.
ShowMaker now stands alongside South Korea’s pantheon of legendary marksmen and contemporary superstars. The exclusive roster of LCK’s most lethal competitors features these ten distinguished players:
- Faker – The unparalleled GOAT and record holder
- Deft – Consistent scoring threat across multiple seasons
- Pray – Pioneering AD carry with exceptional teamfighting
- Bang – Multiple championship winner with clutch performances
- Ruler – 2017 World Champion known for mechanical excellence
- Kuro – Reliable mid lane veteran with strategic depth
- Score – Former jungler turned coach with impressive kill participation
- Teddy – Elite laning phase specialist and teamfight positioning master
- BDD – Versatile mid laner with champion diversity
- SMEB – Top lane carry with transformative impact on role
The all-time #LCK Kill Leaders! pic.twitter.com/apsluStPnF
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) June 26, 2021
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Action Checklist
- Monitor upcoming LCK matches for players approaching 800+ kills to predict next milestone candidates
- Analyze champion selection patterns of elite scorers to understand meta preferences
- Study VOD reviews of milestone games to identify key decision-making patterns
- Track regional finals outcomes to understand Worlds qualification scenarios
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