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Choi Yong-hyeok (최용혁), known as Lucid, is Dplus KIA’s jungler, the 2024 LCK Rookie of the Year and a 2026 All-LCK second-team selection.
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Choi Yong-hyeok (최용혁), known as Lucid, is the jungler for Dplus KIA’s League of Legends team. Riot’s current team page lists him on the LCK roster, and a career database records his Dplus stint from November 2023.[1][2]
The LCK named Lucid its 2024 Rookie of the Year. In 2026, the league selected him for the All-LCK second team as a jungler. Together, the awards mark both his breakout season and continued recognition at the top level.[3][4]
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