DWG KIA signs Solo as its Valorant roster coach
Solo is ready to start his coaching journey.
Korean esports organization DAMWON Gaming (DWG KIA) has signed FPS veteran Kang “Solo” Geun-chul as its Valorant roster’s head coach for theVCT 2022 season.
Since becoming a free agent after leaving NUTURN Gaming on July 28, 2025, Solo aims to bring DWG KIA to the forefront of VCT Korea in the upcoming season.
Solo’s Counter-Strike pro career and VCT 2021 run with NUTURN Gaming
The 33-year-old FPS veteran has been competing professionally since 2009. He started his pro career playing Counter-Strike in Korea.
Solo found most of his success competing in CS 1.6 where he won theWorld eSports Masters 2010with WeMade FOX. He then transitioned to playing CS:GO in 2016 under MVP PK until 2019.
He made the switch to Valorant in 2020, having signed with NUTURN Gaming for the duration of Riot Games’ Ignition Series online events and VCT 2021 season. The Korean squad’s most notable run was during VCT Korea Stage 2 where they qualified for Valorant’s first international tournament.
NUTURN Gaming proved Korea had what it takes to compete against the top regions. The team finished third at theVCT Stage 2 Masters ReykjavíkbehindFnaticandSentinels.
Solo decided to retire as a professional player after NUTURN Gaming was knocked out by DAMWON Gaming (DWG KIA) in theVCT APC Last Chance Qualifierand failed to qualify forValorant Champions 2021.
DWG KIA signs Solo as its head coach for the upcoming 2022 season
DAMWON Gaming looks to produce better results in the upcoming season with Solo as its Valorant roster’s new head coach.
The Korean organization came close to qualifying forMasters Berlinafter making it to the semifinals of the VCT Korea Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs. DWG KIA were then eliminated from the tournament by F4Q, 1-2.
The team then competed in theAPAC Last Chance Qualifier, and was eliminated by Southeast Asian squadFull Sensein the lower bracket final, 0-2.
