Nongshim RedForce reach Mumbai as the Korean team everyone has to beat
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South Korea knows Nongshim RedForce first as a League of Legends name, one of the ten LCK franchises, and the organisation behind it was created on 17 December 2020. The PUBG Mobile division came later, opening on 8 November 2022, and it has grown into the strongest roster in Korean mobile esports. XZY has been part of that division since its first day, which makes him the thread that runs through everything the team has won since.
Korean results through 2026 read like a sweep of the domestic calendar. RedForce took the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2026 Season 1 title in May, then won the Macao Invitational in July, and closed the same month by winning the Korean Esports League 2026 with 213 points and four chicken dinners in 12 matches, a full 104 points clear of Dplus KIA. The squad also finished second at the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 and added the Pro Series Season 2 title in October, beating the rest of Korea even after their Mumbai place was already safe.
Mumbai entry came through the KEL championship, the first of Korea's five BMIC 2026 routes to close. The lineup travelling to The Dome is XZY, TIZ1, DokC, HYUNBIN and SOEZ, coached by Janchi. Two of those names carry the trophy RedForce want to take home: HYUNBIN and SOEZ won BMIC 2025 with DRX in New Delhi, and HYUNBIN was that tournament's MVP, so the favourites arrive with the defending champion's two biggest pieces wearing red.
For Nongshim RedForce, the verified current lineup is XZY, TIZI, DokC, HyunBin and Soez.
Current roster
Staff
- Manager
- Tony (source)
- Coach
- JANCHI
Former players
Former
- Qx → DUKSAN Esports (May)
- BINI → Infinity (July)
- BINI → DRX (January)
Achievements
| Date | Place | Tier | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026 | 1st | A |  | ₹30,00,000 |
| 16 Aug 2026 | 2nd | S |  | $293,000 |
| 2 Nov 2025 | 5th | A |  | ₹6,25,000 |
| 3 Aug 2025 | 6th | S |  | $90,000 |
| 13 Apr 2025 | 8th | S |  | $18,000 |
| 10 Dec 2023 | 7th | S |  | $42,000 |
| 28 Oct 2023 | 8th | A |  | ₹2,00,000 |
Medal table
| Tier | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Tier | 1 | · | · |
| S-Tier | · | 1 | · |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Awards & MVPs
Other honours
- Korean Esports League 2026 champions, 213 points.
- PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2026 Season 1 and Season 2 champions.
- PUBG Mobile Macao Invitational 2026 champions.
- PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 runners-up.
Other results
| Event | Place | Tier | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Esports League 2026 | 1 | Champions, 104 points clear of Dplus KIA; four chicken dinners in 12 matches. This title qualified the team for BMIC 2026. (213 pts) | ||
| PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2026 Season 2 | 1 | Grand Finals winners in October 2026, after the BMIC place was already secured through KEL. (164 pts) | ||
| PUBG Mobile Macao Invitational 2026 | 1 | International title, July 2026. | ||
| PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2026 Season 1 | 1 | Domestic title, May 2026. | ||
| PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 | 2 | Runners-up, per the squad's Liquipedia player pages. |
Prize money by year (INR prize tables)
- 2026₹3,375,000
- 2025₹625,000
- 2023₹200,000
Sponsors & partners
Timeline
- 2020-12-17Nongshim RedForce organisation created.
- 2022-11-08PUBG Mobile division opened.
- 2026-07-26Won the Korean Esports League 2026 and qualified for BMIC 2026.
- 2023PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2023 Season 2 champions.
- 2025PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2025 Season 0 champions.
- 2026-05Won the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2026 Season 1.
- 2026-07Won the PUBG Mobile Macao Invitational 2026.
- 2026-08-16Finished second at the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026.
- 2026-10Won the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2026 Season 2.
FAQ
When was Nongshim RedForce founded?
The organisation was created on 17 December 2020; its PUBG Mobile division opened on 8 November 2022.
Who plays for Nongshim RedForce at BMIC 2026?
The Mumbai lineup is XZY, TIZ1, DokC, HYUNBIN and SOEZ, coached by Janchi.
How did Nongshim RedForce qualify for BMIC 2026?
They won the Korean Esports League 2026 with 213 points, 104 clear of runners-up Dplus KIA.
What has Nongshim RedForce won in 2026?
Nongshim RedForce won the Korean Esports League 2026, both PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2026 seasons and the Macao Invitational 2026, and finished second at the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026.