Gen.G
Gen.G Esports is a multinational professional esports organization founded in 2017 by Kevin Chou and Kent Wakeford, former executives at video game developer Kabam, initially operating as KSV eSports.[1] Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with significant operations in the United States, Gen.G focuses on competitive teams across multiple disciplines, including League of Legends, Valorant, and Rocket League, positioning itself as a bridge between North American and Asian esports ecosystems.[2][3] The organization's League of Legends division has established dominance in the League Champions Korea (LCK), securing multiple championships, including a historic streak of four consecutive domestic titles, and achieving international prominence with victories at the 2024 and 2025 Mid-Season Invitational (defeating T1 3-2 in the 2025 grand finals) and the 2025 Esports World Cup.[2][4][5] Gen.G's Valorant team has also claimed regional successes, such as the 2024 VCT Pacific Stage 1, contributing to the organization's reputation for disciplined, high-performance rosters.[6] Valued at $250 million as of 2022, Gen.G ranks among the world's most valuable esports entities, reflecting its commercial viability through sponsorships and global fan engagement.[7] While celebrated for competitive excellence, the organization has navigated geopolitical sensitivities in its China operations, including public apologies for content perceived as infringing on territorial claims.[8]