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Faker

South Korean professional League of Legends player for T1

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South Korean professional League of Legends player for T1

Faker is a renowned South Korean professional League of Legends player who gained fame as a member of T1. Known for his exceptional skills and strategic gameplay, he has won multiple world championships and is considered one of the greatest esports players of all time.

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1996-05-07

Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) is born

Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, was born on May 7, 1996 in Seoul, South Korea. He is a professional League of Legends player known for his exceptional skills and numerous achievements.

2011

Faker starts playing League of Legends

In 2011, Faker began playing League of Legends shortly after its debut in Korea. His quick mastery of the game laid the foundation for his future career as a professional esports player.

2015-05-05

Faker secures pentakill in LCK Spring Split

In a match during the 2015 LCK Spring Split, Faker returned to lead his team to victory by securing a pentakill.

2015-08-08

Faker clinches fourth LCK title in 2015 Summer Split

Faker played all three games of the 2015 LCK Summer Split finals against KT Rolster and secured his fourth LCK title.

2015-12-22

Captain Jack's All Stars Diary

An entry from Captain Jack's All Stars Diary dated December 22, 2015.

2016-07-11

Faker reaches 1,000 kills in 2016 LCK Summer Split

On July 11, 2016, Faker made history by becoming the first player in the LCK to secure 1,000 kills during the 2016 LCK Summer Split.

2016-10-28

Unkillable by Faker of The Players' Tribune

Faker's article 'Unkillable' was published on The Players' Tribune on October 28, 2016.

2017-01-02

Faker on the thought of fatigue

Faker discusses his approach to maintaining stamina and health despite not working out, emphasizing the importance of stretching and taking health supplements.

2017-01-09

Faker on his thought process

Faker reveals that a significant portion of his thoughts revolve around gaming, with a smaller percentage dedicated to sleepiness, health, and daily life.

2017-01-10

Faker's desire to change perceptions of pro gaming in Korea

Faker expresses his aspiration to alter the way professional gaming is viewed in Korea, aiming to challenge existing stereotypes.

2017-01-12

Faker's humility and work ethic

Faker humbly acknowledges that he feels undeserving of the love and support from fans and emphasizes the need to work harder to meet their expectations.

2017-01-17

SKT Faker's opinion on Wolf's potential improvement

Faker expressed that Wolf, his teammate, can improve in the future by doing more research in the jungle role.

2017-01-22

Faker on the impact of 10 bans in champion selection

Faker comments on the strategic advantage provided by the introduction of 10 bans in champion selection, highlighting the significance of this change.

2017-02-07

SKT Faker on the Losing Streak

Faker mentioned that he had a hard time during the losing streak and even lost weight.

2017-02-11

Faker's perspective on Confidence

Faker expressed his confidence in SKT even during a losing streak, stating that it wouldn't make sense to not make playoffs.

2017-02-12

SKT Faker's streaming habits

Faker mentioned that he tends to wash up more often now before streaming as viewers always notice if he starts without washing.

2017-02-20

SKT Bang's determination for playoffs

Bang expressed the team's determination to do their best and take down opponents if they make it to the playoffs.

2017-03-04

SKT Faker on kkOma Maining Teemo

Faker commented on kkOma playing Teemo, mentioning that Teemo doesn't require great mechanics.

2017-05-02

The Story of Faker: The Greatest of All Time of theScore esports

theScore esports featured 'The Story of Faker: The Greatest of All Time' on May 2, 2017.

2017-10-05

2017 World Championship Group Stage Tease of LoL Esports at 2017 World Championship

LoL Esports teased the group stage of the 2017 World Championship on October 5, 2017.

2017-10-13

Longzhu PraY on All-Stars

Ashley Kang's interview with Longzhu PraY discussing the changes in the All-Stars event.

2017-11-03

2017 World Championship Finals Opening Tease of LoL Esports at 2017 World Championship

During the 2017 World Championship, LoL Esports presented the opening tease for the finals on November 3, 2017.

2017-11-06

Faker serves as advertising model for Bacchus energy drink

In 2017, Faker was chosen as the advertising model for Bacchus energy drink in the Philippines, showcasing his influence in the marketing industry.

2018-01-17

SKT Faker praises Wolf's potential in jungle

SKT Faker praised his teammate Wolf for his research in the jungle role and expressed confidence in his potential to improve in the future.

2018-05-23

Faker reflects on his midlaner ranking

Faker reflected on his ranking as a midlaner, expressing lack of confidence in his performance and unsure if he will do well again.

2018-06-24

Faker's thoughts on the changed meta in LoL

Faker shared his perspective on the changed meta in League of Legends, stating that it now resembles more of a strategy game than a laning game.

2018-06-25

Faker confident in playing all 5 roles

Faker expressed confidence in his ability to play all 5 roles in the game, stating that he is more experienced than any other player in that aspect.

2019-01-16

Faker discusses competing against other regions

Faker talked about the team's growth and the potential to compete against other regions after winning multiple competitions, including the Spring Split.

2019-01-27

SKT T1 Faker confident in facing Griffin

SKT T1 Faker expressed confidence in facing Griffin and aiming to win against them to secure a spot in the finals.

2019-02-03

SKT Faker discusses team strategies for LCK Spring 2019

SKT Faker mentioned the team's decision to not reveal too many strategies and expressed a bit of regret for not showcasing all the work they had done.

2019-02-16

SKT Faker expresses desire for more MVP titles

SKT Faker expressed his desire to receive more MVP titles in the future, stating that there were times he felt he should have been picked as MVP.

2019-02-20

SKT T1 Faker reflects on receiving MVP title

SKT T1 Faker reflected on the satisfaction of receiving the MVP title, mentioning that it had been a while since he last received one.

2020-02-17

Faker's new contract with T1

Tyler Erzberger's coverage of Faker's transition from a T1 superstar to a part-owner with a new contract.

2021-09-03

T1 Faker believes in strength of LCK's mid lane talent pool at Worlds

T1 Faker shared his belief that the mid lane talent pool of LCK at the Worlds tournament is the strongest this year.

2021-09-07

Faker expresses desire to meet LPL teams at 2021 World Championship

Faker expressed his interest in facing off against LPL teams at the 2021 World Championship, stating that the games would be interesting if the teams play aggressively.

2023-11-19

Faker's Performance in INT Worlds 2023 Main Event

During the INT Worlds 2023 Main Event, Faker displayed exceptional skills and contributed significantly to the team's victory.

2023-12-09

Faker's Performance in INT Red Bull League of Its Own 2023

Faker participated in a match in the INT Red Bull League of Its Own 2023, showcasing impressive statistics and gameplay.

2024-02-01

ALL RECORDS LEAD TO FAKER

A statement by LCK emphasizing the significance of Faker in the League of Legends scene.

2024-02-03

Faker's 3000 LCK kills

T1LoL Faker became the first player to achieve 3000 kills in the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) after 3956 days and 75 unique champion picks.

2024-02-21

Faker's 900th LCK game

In a milestone achievement, Faker played his 900th game in the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK).

2024-03-23

Faker's Performance in KR LCK 2024 Spring

Faker played a game in the KR LCK 2024 Spring tournament on this date, achieving a high KDA ratio and CS count.

2025-11

Faker's Contract End Date

Faker's contract with SK Telecom T1 is set to end in November 2025, as per the global Riot contract player database. Despite this, due to his co-ownership of the organization, it is likely that he will remain with T1 even after retiring as a player.

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