Canna (gamer)

Kim Chang-dong (Korean: 김창동; born February 11, 2000), better known by his in-game name Canna (Korean: 칸나), is a South Korean professional League of Legends player. He is a top laner player who currently plays for T1.[1] He made his debut on KeSPA Cup 2019.[2]

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Canna
김창동
(Kim Chang-dong)
Personal information
Born (2000-02-11) February 11, 2000
South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Career information
StatusActive
GamesLeague of Legends
RoleTop Laner
Career history
2019–presentT1
Career highlights and awards
  • 1× LCK champion

He was a trainee of T1 before being promoted to the team.

Early life

Canna was born on February 11, 2000. His hometown is in Andong City, North Gyeongsang, South Korea.

His role model is Khan.[3]

His in-game name was based on his favourite anime character, Kanna Kamui, from Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid.[4]

Career

Season 9

During his time as trainee, he and four other trainees from T1, including Ellim, Mask, Gumayushi and Kuri had competed in the 2019 LoL Amateur Tournament. The team was called 'T1 rookies', and they had successfully won the tournament.[5][6]

On November 26, 2019, T1 announced that Canna will be joining as part of the roster.[1] His first game after the announcement was against Gen.G during KeSPA Cup 2019, and his first champion used was Aatrox, which he won.

Season 10

He played his first LCK game on February 7, 2020, against Hanwha Life Esports.[7] He and his team finished the split at second place, which qualified them to the second round of playoffs.[8]

On April 25, 2020, he and his team successfully won the LCK Spring finals. This was his first LCK title, which made him a 'Royal Roader[lower-alpha 1]'.[9]

Accomplishments
Year Team Event Place
2020 T1 KeSPA Cup 2019 3rd–4th
League of Legends Champions Korea Spring 2020 1st
2020 Mid-Season Cup 7th–8th
League of Legends Champions Korea Summer 2020 5th
Korea Regional Finals 2020 2nd
LCK League of Legends All-Star 2020 (LCK vs. LPL) 1st

References
  1. "[오피셜] '로치' 김강희 T1 합류... '구마유시' 이민형 등 연습생 1군 승격". sports.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  2. "[KeSPA 컵] "데뷔전 아쉬워... 다음 경기는 공격적으로 플레이할 것" T1 '칸나' 김창동". sports.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  3. Canna on becoming T1's new top laner, following his idol Khan | Ashley Kang, retrieved 2020-04-26
  4. T1 Canna on being compared to Impact and Duke, which anime his IGN is based in | Ashley Kang, retrieved 2020-04-26
  5. "[광주바위게 vs T1 rookies] 2019 LoL 아마추어 대회 결승전 1세트". AfreecaTV. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  6. "[광주바위게 vs T1 rookies] 2019 LoL 아마추어 대회 결승전 2세트". AfreecaTV. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  7. "[LCK] 한화생명에 1세트 내준 T1, '칸나' 김창동 교체 투입". sports.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  8. "[LCK] "땡큐, APK" T1, 드래곤X 2세트 패배로 2위 확정". sports.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  9. "T1 '칸나' 김창동, 로열 로더 등극". sports.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-04-26.

Notes
  1. A Korean term given to the rookies that win the championship in their first year..
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