Hanwha Life reveals Chovy and Deft’s contracts have expired

Hanwha Life announced on Twitter The organization’s contracts with Jung “Chovy” Ji-hun and Kim “Deft” Hyunk-gyu have expired. The duo will join the free agent pool together when both players’ contracts end on November 15.

It looks like both players will be looking elsewhere for the 2022 season, as their former organization thanked the pair for their contributions to the team over the past year. In the tweet, Hanwha Life thanked the players and said they respect “their decision”.

Chovy and Deft joined Hanwha Life in November 2020 after leaving DRX. During the LCK Spring Playoffs, Hanwha Life placed third after being eliminated by the eventual World Championship champions at Damwon Kia. The team failed to make it through to the Summer Qualifiers but revived in the regional qualifiers by taking the LCK’s final place to Worlds 2021.

At Worlds 2021, Hanwha Life defeated Fnatic and PSG Talon to get out of their group and advance to the quarterfinals before being beaten 3-0 by Damwon Kia.

Chovy and Deft have been playing on the same team since 2019, although it’s unclear if the two will once again find an organization together in 2022. Chovy in particular has been considered a highly sought-after mid laner since from his time with Griffin.

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