Dplus KIA bring a world championship pedigree back to Indian soil
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Few organisations in PUBG Mobile carry a longer winning history than the one founded on 28 May 2017 as DAMWON Gaming. Its mobile division opened on 17 November 2021 and won the PMGC 2021 East league within weeks, and after the DAMWON name became DWG KIA and then, on 9 January 2023, Dplus KIA, the organisation completed the set on 8 December 2024 by winning the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2024 outright. Indian fans have seen this team win on their own stage before, at the India Korea Invitational in 2023.
Domestic form stayed at that level through 2025, with the Pro Series 2025 Season 2 title and the Korean Esports League 2025 crown, followed by fifth place at PMGC 2025. The 2026 KEL season ended with Dplus KIA second on 109 points, well behind Nongshim RedForce's 213 but far enough ahead of the rest to take Korea's second BMIC ticket in July, months before the Mumbai field closed.
TalkEsport lists the BMIC 2026 lineup as Favian, Nolbu, Chpz, Cyxae and Porico, and Liquipedia's squad for the event also names Auto, with YD as head coach. The group mixes eras of the organisation: Nolbu and Chpz were part of the PMGC 2024 winning roster, FAVIAN has served the team as both player and coach, and Cyxae arrived in January 2026 straight from DRX's BMIC 2025 title run, which means he faces his old organisation in the Mumbai lobby.
For Dplus KIA, the verified current lineup is Favian, Nolbu, Chpz, Cyxae, Porico and Auto.
Current roster
- FATBAFAVIANPark Sang-cheolJoined 2021-11-17
- POTBAPoricoKim Si-hyunJoined 2023-01-30
- AUTBAAutoHong SamuelJoined 2026-01-17
Former
- FAVIAN → 4EVER (January)
- Porico → INV Armada (May)
- Porico → ROX (August)
Achievements
| Date | Place | Tier | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026 | 3rd | A |  | ₹10,00,000 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 5th | S |  | $85,000 |
| 2 Nov 2025 | 6th | A |  | ₹4,50,000 |
| 8 Dec 2024 | 1st | S |  | $400,000 |
| 28 Jul 2024 | 6th | S |  | — |
| 7 Apr 2024 | 10th | S |  | $14,000 |
| 28 Oct 2023 | 1st | A |  | ₹40,00,000 |
| 16 Jul 2023 | 9th | S |  | $85,500 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | 2nd | A |  | $115,000 |
| 20 Aug 2022 | 7th | A |  | $74,000 |
| 13 Aug 2022 | 5th | S |  | $100,000 |
| 23 Jan 2022 | 11th | S |  | — |
Medal table
| Tier | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Tier | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| S-Tier | 1 | · | · |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Awards & MVPs
Other honours
- PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2024 winners.
- India Korea Invitational 2023 winners.
- Korean Esports League 2026 runners-up, 109 points.
Other results
| Event | Place | Tier | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Esports League 2026 | 2 | Runners-up behind Nongshim RedForce (213). This finish qualified the team for BMIC 2026. (109 pts) | ||
| PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2024 | 1 | World champions, 8 December 2024. | ||
| India Korea Invitational 2023 | 1 | Won the India-held invitational, October 2023. | ||
| PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2025 Season 2 | 1 | Domestic title, September 2025. |
Prize money by year (INR prize tables)
- 2026₹1,000,000
- 2025₹450,000
- 2023₹4,000,000
Sponsors & partners
Timeline
- 2017-05-28Organisation created as DAMWON Gaming.
- 2021-11-17PUBG Mobile division opened.
- 2021-12-24Won the PMGC 2021 East league as DAMWON Gaming.
- 2023-01-09Rebranded from DWG KIA to Dplus KIA.
- 2024-12-08Won the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2024.
- 2026-07-26Finished second in the Korean Esports League 2026 and qualified for BMIC 2026.
- 2022Won the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2022 Spring Finals.
- 2022Won the PUBG Mobile Rivals Cup 2022.
- 2022Won the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2022 Fall Finals.
- 2023-10Won the India Korea Invitational 2023.
- 2024Won the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2024 Season 0.
- 2024Won the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2024 Season 2.
- 2025Won the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2025 Season 2.
FAQ
When was Dplus KIA founded?
DAMWON Gaming, created on 28 May 2017, is the organisation behind the name; it rebranded to Dplus KIA on 9 January 2023.
Who plays for Dplus KIA at BMIC 2026?
TalkEsport lists Favian, Nolbu, Chpz, Cyxae and Porico; Liquipedia's event squad also includes Auto.
What has Dplus KIA won?
The organisation's biggest title is the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2024, won on 8 December 2024.
How did Dplus KIA qualify for BMIC 2026?
Dplus KIA reached Mumbai as Korean Esports League 2026 runners-up, finishing on 109 points behind Nongshim RedForce on 213.