Player
Heo "ShowMaker" Su is a South Korean League of Legends mid laner and Dplus KIA captain who won the 2026 Esports World Cup.
Role
Pro Player · Mid Laner
ShowMaker is identified as Dplus KIA's captain in the 2026 Esports World Cup reporting.[1][2]
Signature achievement
2026 Esports World Cup champion
ShowMaker captained Dplus KIA to the 2026 League of Legends EWC title.[1][2]
Global recognition
2026 Esports World Cup champion
Audience
Not publicly disclosed
No reliable personal platform counts were verified on 2026-09-11.
Commercial proof
Veteran captain and international champion
The EWC title refreshes ShowMaker's long-running elite-player profile with a current global result.
Market reach
South Korea · global League of Legends audience
Korean identity, LCK affiliation and EWC distribution support this market frame.[1][2]
ShowMaker’s current commercial story combines veteran recognition, team leadership and a fresh international title. Dplus KIA’s 2026 EWC win gives his established identity a current, globally distributed proof point.[1][2]
The strongest activation lanes are leadership, strategic thinking and Korea-to-global gaming narratives. Team, league and personal inventory should be contracted separately.
Mid-lane and leadership content
ShowMaker could support leadership, game sense and high-pressure decision-making formats, subject to Dplus KIA and tournament approvals.
Korea-to-global storytelling
His Korean LCK identity and international title create a strong bridge for technology and gaming brands.
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