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'Zeus' Choi Woo-je fails to reach agreement on contract renewal with Hanwha Life prior to Worlds
Inven Global • • technology
Key Points:
- Hanwha Life Esports' player 'Zeus' Choi Woo-je has rejected the club's contract renewal proposal ahead of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship, although his current contract remains valid until mid-November.
- Choi Woo-je changed his agent and is reportedly aiming to test his value on the free agent (FA) market.
- It is common for teams, including Hanwha Life, to engage in preliminary contract renewal talks with players before Worlds, with Hanwha Life recently eliminated in the Swiss Stage.
- Industry insiders consider Choi Woo-je a top offseason prize if he enters free agency, making his future a key focus for Hanwha Life's next season planning.
- Hanwha Life Esports has stated that discussions with Choi Woo-je are ongoing as they seek to resolve his contract situation.
