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Reaching for the stars at 'Home Ground': Fans flood Olympic Park to see Faker at T1’s LCK showcase

Fans from Korea and abroad packed KSPO Dome as Faker's enduring star power took center stage at T1's three-day LCK event.

2026.8.14

Faker named ambassador for esports' biggest events through 2028

The League of Legends icon will join footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen to promote tournaments including the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup.

2026.7.16

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Esports legend Faker joins Disney+'s upcoming murder mystery game show

In "Murder Club," players participate in a new murder mystery game every episode, each under a different setting and theme, from a baseball stadium and prison to a town in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

2026.7.15

Nvidia CEO to meet esports legend Faker, rest of T1 during visit to Korea

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will meet with esports legend Faker during his visit to Korea as part of efforts to deepen cooperation across the AI and technology industries.

2026.6.5

Professional gamer Lee Sang-hyeok, known as Faker and captain of LCK team T1, poses for a photo during a press conference held in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Dec. 18, 2025. [NEWS1]

T1's Faker to be on Team Korea roster for upcoming Asian Games

Korean teams will compete in nine different categories in the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan this year, with T1's star player Faker set to again compete in the League of Legends (LoL) category, the Korea e-Sports Association said Monday.

2026.5.18

A still from a short-form video teased by Google Play, featuring esports player Faker, right, and girl group aespa's Karina [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Faker or Karina? Google Play's new video series serves gamers' ultimate fantasy.

Faker or Karina, who will you play with? Google Play released five episodes of its "Play on Play" promotional campaign series on YouTube, featuring two stars from the gaming and K-pop fields.

2026.5.15

A still from a short-form video teased by Google Play, featuring esports player Faker, left, and girl group aespa's Karina [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Esports legend Faker, girl group aespa's Karina to star in Google Play short-form video series

A legend meets a queen — will the encounter become romantic? Esports champion Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyuk, and K-pop star Karina of girl group aespa have teamed up for a short-form video series for Google Play.

2026.5.8

Professional gamer Lee Sang-hyeok, known as Faker, the captain of LCK team T1, poses for a photo during a press conference in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Dec. 18, 2025. [NEWS1]

Commemorative postage stamp honoring esports legend Faker to be released in October

A commemorative postage stamp honoring the esports legend Lee Sang-hyeok, known as Faker, will be released in October, the Korea Post announced on Monday.

2026.4.7

President Lee Jae Myung, left, poses with Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as League of Legends world champion 'Faker,' after presenting him with the Cheongnyong Medal, the nation’s highest sporting honor, during the 2026 New Year’s gathering at the state guesthouse of the Blue House in central Seoul on Jan. 2. [NEWS1]

Award of Highest Order of Sports Merit for 'Faker' draws questions about benefits

Professional gamer Lee Sang-hyeok, known as “Faker” and widely regarded as a “League of Legends legend,” has drawn renewed public attention after receiving the Cheongnyong Medal, the highest class of the Order of Sports Merit.

2026.1.23

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, left, meets esports star Lee Sang-hyeok, known as Faker, at the prime minister's official residence in Seoul on Dec. 18. [NEWS1]

Faker discusses video game industry in talks with prime minister

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met esports star Faker this week to discuss the latest developments and trends of the country's video game industry, his office said Saturday.

2025.12.20