Faker

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.