The subsequent split, OGN Champions Korea 2013 Summer, witnessed SKT T1 2's ascent to the tournament finals, where they faced off against the KT Rolster Bullets. In his first professional tournament, OGN Champions Korea 2013 Spring tournament, Faker accounted for 31.6% of his team's kills and secured 133 kills over 20 games, positioning himself as the tournament's third highest performer in both categories. He made his professional debut on April 6, 2013, at a televised match held in Seoul, South Korea, where he secured solo kill against the South Korean All-Star mid laner Kang "Ambition" Chan-yong. Originally competing under the alias GoJeonPa, Faker joined the team as their mid laner, subsequently adopting the name Faker as his official gaming handle. Professional career Rookie season success (2013) Faker after winning the 2013 World Championshipįaker embarked on his professional career in 2013 when he caught the attention of SK Telecom T1 2 (later known as SK Telecom T1 K), a team affiliated with the SK Telecom T1 organization. His father granted his request a month later. While attending Mapo High School, the same institution as Kim "Deft" Hyuk-kyu, Faker approached his father with a proposition: dropping out of school to pursue a career in esports. In 2011, when League of Legends made its debut in Korea, Faker was quick to embrace the game and became adept at it in a short span of time. However, as time passed, he gradually ventured into the realm of PC gaming, exploring titles such as Maplestory and Warcraft III. While he didn't indulge in computer games extensively during his youth, he did find enjoyment in games like Tekken and King of Fighters at a local arcade. Described as an introverted child by his father, Faker exhibited a natural inclination for self-education, often challenging himself with Rubik's cubes and independently learning foreign languages. His early years were spent under the care of his grandparents and his father, Lee Kyung-joon, in Gangseo District, Seoul. Early lifeįaker was born in Seoul on May 7, 1996. His annual salary, as of 2020, was estimated by the Olympics to be nearly US$5 million. In 2020, he became a part-owner and executive of T1 Entertainment & Sports. Additionally, he was inducted into the Esports Hall of Fame in the same year.įaker's popularity extends beyond the competitive scene, as he is a highly marketable figure who has appeared in numerous commercials and talk shows. His accomplishments earned him recognition as the Best Esports Player at The Game Awards in 2017, and he was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Asia Entertainment & Sports in 2019. Faker also holds the record for the most kills in World Championship matches and was the first player to surpass 100 World Championship wins. He holds several records, including being the first player to reach 1,000, 2,000, and 2,500 kills, the first to have played 700 games, and the first to have won 500 games in the LCK. He also represented the South Korean national team at the 2018 Asian Games, earning a silver medal, and the 2022 Asian Games, earning a gold.įaker's individual achievements include accolades such as a World Championship Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, an MSI MVP award, two LCK season MVP awards, an LCK finals MVP award, and two LCK First-All Pro Team designations. Between 20, Faker secured four more LCK titles, becoming the first player to reach a total of 10. During this time, he also emerged victorious in the All-Star Paris 2014 and the IEM World Championship in 2016. From 2014 to 2017, Faker added five more LCK titles to his name, along with two MSI titles in 20, and two additional World Championships in 20. In his debut year, he achieved both an LCK title and a World Championship victory with SKT. Originally from Gangseo District, Seoul, Faker was signed by SKT in 2013, and quickly established himself as one of the league's top players. ![]() Throughout his career, he has secured a record of 10 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) titles, two Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) titles, and three World Championship titles. Often hailed as the " Michael Jordan of esports", Faker is widely regarded as the greatest League of Legends player in history. He gained prominence after joining SK Telecom T1 (now T1) in 2013, where he has since played as the team's mid laner. ![]() Lee Sang-hyeok ( Korean: 이상혁 born May 7, 1996), better known as Faker, is a South Korean professional League of Legends player who currently competes for the team T1.
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