Two Masters Trophies and a Brotherly Promise: Why Meteor Is Joining TenTen at QT DIG∞ for VCT 2027
The Asian Valorant offseason just delivered its most compelling storyline ahead of 2027. After two standout seasons with T1 and two international trophies to his name, South Korean star Kim "Meteor" Tae-oh is set to join his younger brother Kim "TenTen" Tae-young at Japanese organization QT DIG∞ (formerly known as Sengoku Gaming) for the VCT 2027 season.
The move marks the very first time the Kim brothers will compete together on the same starting five in their professional careers. While major partner franchises across the globe are busy locking in blockbuster signings, such as Alexander "jawgemo" Mor joining Team Vitality in VCT EMEA, Meteor is taking a bold bet on Japan's open qualifier path to bring Fukuoka-based QT DIG∞ straight into the top flight.
The Kim Brothers Finally Unite as Meteor Returns to Japan
Widely regarded as one of the deadliest Sentinel and flex players in tactical shooter history, Meteor boasts a trophy cabinet that few in VCT Pacific can match. After capturing the Masters Shanghai 2024 crown with Gen.G Esports, the 26-year-old lifted his second international title at Masters Bangkok 2025 with T1, claiming tournament MVP honors following a thrilling 3-2 grand final victory over G2 Esports.
Joining QT DIG∞ represents both a personal milestone and a homecoming. Meteor first broke out internationally in the Japanese circuit with Northeption back in 2022 before ascending to VCT Pacific stardom. More importantly, teaming up with his younger brother fulfills a long-standing family promise. A product of T1 Academy who previously competed for ZETA DIVISION, Team Secret, and Murash Gaming, explosive Duelist talent TenTen will now share the server with his older brother as the spearhead of QT DIG∞'s attack.
QT DIG∞ Full 5-Man Valorant Roster for VCT 2027
Backed by Japanese telecom subsidiary QTnet, QT DIG∞ already established themselves as a domestic powerhouse after winning the Challengers Japan Season Finals and competing in the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Play-Ins. To maximize their chances in 2027, the club retained its Japanese core while slotting in the Korean brother duo.
Here is the complete five-man lineup set to represent QT DIG∞ in the 2027 season:
- Kim "Meteor" Tae-oh (Sentinel / Flex)
- Kim "TenTen" Tae-young (Duelist)
- misaya (In-Game Leader)
- Yushin "Yuran" Hato (Initiator / Flex, re-signed following his prior stint with ZETA DIVISION)
- Kippei "Kippei" Suzuki (Controller / Flex, re-signed for 2027)
Elsewhere in VCT Pacific, South Korean contenders are also finalizing their rosters ahead of the new campaign, with Gen.G Esports extending star Controller Karon and signing Dambi for the 2027 season.
How the Open VCT Pacific 2027 Format Fuelled This Superteam
A two-time Masters champion stepping away from a partnered roster to compete in regional qualifiers would have been unthinkable under the old franchised system. However, Riot Games completely reshaped the competitive ecosystem with the revamped VCT Pacific 2027 open circuit and its $400,000 stipends, creating a direct bridge between Challengers and the main stage.
Out of the 12 teams competing at the VCT Pacific Kickoff 2027 tournament, four slots are now reserved specifically for non-partnered squads advancing through regional Kickoff Qualifiers, joining the eight permanent partner organizations (where Japan holds two fixed spots via ZETA DIVISION and Crazy Raccoon). Any non-partnered team that qualifies for Kickoff immediately locks in a $100,000 baseline stipend from Riot Games, with performance bonuses scaling up to $400,000 for reaching Masters or Champions.
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My Take
Watching a reigning Masters MVP walk away from the safety net of a partnered T1 spot to grind through the Japanese qualifiers alongside his younger brother is the exact jolt of adrenaline Valorant esports needed. Under the old Ascension bottleneck, veteran tier-one stars rarely risked dropping down because a single bad weekend at the end of the year meant twelve months of wasted effort.
By opening four direct spots at the VCT Pacific Kickoff and putting $100,000 on the table right out of the gate, Riot Games made ambitious Challenger superteams financially and competitively viable. Pairing Meteor's championship composure and TenTen's mechanical firepower with a battle-tested domestic core in misaya, Yuran, and Kippei immediately makes QT DIG∞ the team to beat in the Japanese qualifiers.
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