Nongshim RedForce

Lore & Background

The organization's roots lie in its long tenure within Challengers Korea before achieving promotion as Team Dynamics. Their journey into the LCK franchise system was solidified when Riot Games Korea announced them as one of ten permanent partners following their 2020 Summer promotion victory. A pivotal moment occurred on June 17, 2020, when Nongshim became the main sponsor with the intent to acquire the team post-season. By December 17, 2020, Team Dynamics was fully rebranded as Nongshim RedForce. In Valorant, the organization made waves on November 25, 2024, by acquiring Sin Prisa Gaming, a squad that had recently promoted to the VCT Pacific League via the Ascension Pacific tournament. This acquisition included their league spot, while their former Challengers team moved to FearX.

In Their Own Story

However, they fought their way back by beating Boom Esports to retain their spot. Their breakthrough came during the Kickoffs tournament, where they executed a 'Cinderella run,' dominating the upper bracket and defeating RRQ in the Upper Bracket Finals to qualify for their first international event. This victory earned them a bye into the playoffs as the 1st seed from their region. At Masters Santiago, they delivered an undefeated performance, dropping only a single map across all matches en route to the Grand Finals. There, they defeated Paper Rex 3–0, securing the organization's first-ever tournament trophy and becoming the first team from Ascension to win an international title.

Reader's Guide

Nongshim RedForce operates with teams in League of Legends and Valorant, having transitioned from a CK competitor to an LCK franchise partner. In Valorant, their path to success involved acquiring an existing VCT Pacific roster (Sin Prisa Gaming) rather than building from scratch, which allowed immediate entry into the top tier despite subsequent relegation struggles. Their historical trajectory highlights the importance of promotion tournaments and acquisition strategies in modern esports. For League of Legends fans, the team represents a bridge between the second division (CK) and the LCK franchise era, marked by the 2020 rebranding. The Valorant squad's unique achievement lies in their progression from the game's Premier mode through Sin Prisa Gaming to an international championship at Masters Santiago.

Did You Know?

• The team's name and logo reference Nongshim's Shin Ramyun instant noodle brand.
• Nongshim RedForce won their first international tournament by defeating Paper Rex 3–0 at Masters Santiago.
• They became the first team to win an international tournament after starting in the game's Premier mode (as Sin Prisa Gaming).
• The organization acquired Sin Prisa Gaming on November 25, 2024, gaining their VCT Pacific League spot.
• Their Valorant team qualified for Masters Santiago by beating RRQ in the Upper Bracket Finals of Kickoffs.