Representing Busan, BNK FEARX Beats Chinese Powerhouse... Wins Second Straight International Title

Victory Over China's TEAM WE in the Demacia Cup Final

Busan Brings the Heat in Esports, Following Last Year's ASI Title

Busan-based esports team BNK FEARX defeated a Chinese powerhouse to lift the trophy at an international tournament.

After winning last year's Asia Showdown Invitational (ASI), the team claimed the title at an international tournament for the second consecutive year, demonstrating its dominance on the global stage.

BNK Financial Group, chaired by Bin Daein, announced on October 19 that BNK FEARX, which it sponsors as naming sponsor, won the 2026 Demacia Cup Global Invitational (DCGI). In the final, held on October 17 at the Beijing Smart Esports Center, BNK FEARX defeated TEAM WE, a team from China's league, 3-1.

BNK FEARX players, who conquered the global stage, hold the championship trophy.

Twelve teams from six regions around the world, including South Korea's LCK and China's LPL, competed in the tournament. BNK FEARX beat rivals from major overseas leagues to claim the title. Following its ASI victory last year, the team lifted another trophy at an international tournament.

The team's growth is also linked to the revitalization of esports in the Busan region. In May 2024, BNK Financial Group became the first regional financial group to sign a naming sponsorship agreement with FEARX, a professional esports team based in Busan, and has continued its support ever since.

BNK FEARX connects with local fans by hosting viewing parties and fan events centered at the Busan Esports Arena. BNK Financial Group is also broadening its engagement with younger generations through programs linked to the team, such as Brand Day, and supporting the spread of esports culture in the region.

A BNK Financial Group representative said, "We congratulate Busan-based BNK FEARX on defeating strong teams from around the world and winning an international tournament for the second consecutive year, and we support the team's new challenges."

The group plans to work with the team to revitalize local esports culture and strengthen engagement with younger generations.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.