1. Overview
Moon Hyeon-jun (문현준Moon Hyeon-junKorean), widely known by his in-game name Oner, is a prominent South Korean professional League of Legends player. He serves as the jungler for the renowned esports organization T1. Throughout his distinguished career, Oner has achieved significant milestones, including one LCK title and two consecutive World Championship titles, solidifying his status as a top-tier player in the competitive scene.
2. Personal Information
2.1. Real Name and Birth
Moon Hyeon-jun was born on December 24, 2002, in South Korea. He is a South Korean national.
2.2. Family Relations
Moon Hyeon-jun has an older sister, Moon Hye-jin (문혜진Moon Hye-jinKorean), who is known for her work as a cheerleader.
3. Professional Career
Oner's professional journey in esports began in developmental leagues, leading to his rise as a central figure in the League of Legends professional circuit with T1.
3.1. Early Career and Debut
Oner commenced his professional esports career in March 2020, when he was signed to T1 Academy, the developmental team for T1. Following his 17th birthday on January 31, 2021, he was promoted to T1's main roster for the 2021 LCK season. He made his official LCK debut on February 21, 2021, in a match against Liiv SANDBOX during the 2021 LCK Spring Split regular season, which T1 won. In the early part of the 2021 Spring Split, Oner primarily served as a substitute jungler, playing behind established players like Cuzz and Ellim. However, by the mid-season of the 2021 Summer Split, he had successfully transitioned into the team's starting jungler position.
3.2. Season-by-Season Performance
3.2.1. 2021 Season
In his debut year, Oner's initial role was that of a substitute. However, his performance led him to become the primary jungler for T1 during the Summer Split, where the team finished as runner-up. He was included in the roster for the League of Legends World Championship 2021, where he played a crucial role as the team's starting jungler, contributing significantly to T1's run to the semifinals, ultimately securing a 3rd-4th place finish.
3.2.2. 2022 Season
The 2022 season marked a significant turning point for Oner. With the departure of his positional competitors, Cuzz and Ellim, Oner was solidified as T1's undisputed starting jungler. He played a pivotal role in T1's historic achievement in the 2022 LCK Spring Split regular season, where the team went undefeated with an 18-0 record, becoming the first team in LCK history to achieve a perfect regular season. Oner then secured his first LCK title by defeating Gen.G in the 2022 LCK Spring Finals. His outstanding performance in the finals earned him the prestigious LCK Finals MVP award. Internationally, T1 finished as runner-up at the Mid-Season Invitational 2022 and the League of Legends World Championship 2022.
3.2.3. 2023 Season
In the 2023 season, Oner and T1 reached the LCK Spring Finals but were defeated by Gen.G, securing a second-place finish. This result qualified T1 for the Mid-Season Invitational 2023 as the second seed from the LCK. At MSI, T1 advanced to the loser-bracket final, where they were defeated by JD Gaming (3-2) and then by Bilibili Gaming (3-1), finishing in 3rd place. T1 again finished as runner-up in the 2023 LCK Summer Finals, once more falling to Gen.G. Despite these domestic final losses, T1 qualified for the 2023 League of Legends World Championship with the most championship points in the LCK, marking Oner's third appearance at the premier international tournament. On November 19, 2023, T1 achieved their fourth World Championship title by sweeping Weibo Gaming 3-0 in the finals. For his champion skin, Oner chose the champion Lee Sin.
3.2.4. 2024 Season
The 2024 season continued Oner's success. T1 won the League of Legends Season Opening 2024. In the LCK, T1 secured a second-place finish in the Spring Split and a third-place finish in the Summer Split. Internationally, Oner and T1 claimed the championship at the Esports World Cup 2024. Oner further solidified his legacy by winning his second consecutive League of Legends World Championship title on November 2, 2024.
| Year | Team | Domestic | International | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | Split | Mid-Season Invitational | World Championship | |||
| Spring | Summer | |||||
| 2021 | T1 | LCK | 4th | 2nd | Did not qualify | 3rd-4th |
| 2022 | LCK | 1st | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd | |
| 2023 | LCK | 2nd | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | |
| 2024 | LCK | 2nd | 3rd | 3rd | 1st | |
4. Awards and Honors
Oner has accumulated numerous significant accolades and recognitions throughout his professional career in both international and domestic competitions.
4.1. International Awards
- Two-time Worlds champion - 2023, 2024
- One-time Esports World Cup champion - 2024
- One-time League of Legends Season Opening champion - 2024
4.2. Domestic (LCK) Awards
- One-time LCK champion - Spring 2022
- One-time LCK Finals MVP - Spring 2022
- Three-time LCK Jungle Laner of the Year - 2022, 2023, 2024
- One-time LCK All-Pro 1st Team - Spring 2023
- Three-time LCK All-Pro 2nd Team - Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2024
- One-time LCK All-Pro 3rd Team - Summer 2024
- Runner-up, Logitech G Rookie Invitational - 2020
- Winner, 2020 Roll The Next
- Winner, LCK Academy Series September Tournament - 2020
- Winner, LCK Academy Series October Tournament - 2020
- Winner, 2022 LCK Awards LG Ultragear Most Object Steal Player Award
- Winner, 2022 LCK Awards "Imagining Becoming Bald" Award
- Inductee, 2022 Esports Hall of Fame Stars
- Inductee, Esports Hall of Fame Heroes
5. Broadcast and Media Appearances
Beyond his competitive play, Oner has made several appearances in television and documentary projects.
- In 2024, he appeared on the JTBC television show Knowing Bros (아는형님Knowing BrosKorean).
- Also in 2024, he featured in the documentary film Red Bull T1 Documentary: Soaring Together (레드불 T1 다큐멘터리: 함께 날아오르다Red Bull T1 Documentary: Hamkke NaraoreudaKorean).
6. Evaluation and Legacy
Oner has established himself as one of the most impactful junglers in professional League of Legends. His consistent high-level performance, particularly his instrumental role in T1's historic undefeated LCK season in 2022 and their back-to-back World Championship victories in 2023 and 2024, highlights his exceptional skill and strategic understanding of the game. His individual accolades, including an LCK Finals MVP and multiple Jungle Laner of the Year awards, underscore his dominance in his role. Oner's contributions have been crucial to T1's continued success, cementing his legacy as a key figure in the team's modern dynasty and inspiring aspiring players globally.