Faker Archives - WIN.gg https://win.gg/faker/ Your competitive edge in gaming and esports Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:43:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://win.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-win_gg_purple-1-32x32.png Faker Archives - WIN.gg https://win.gg/faker/ 32 32 Here’s what Faker said to Deft about winning Worlds https://win.gg/news/heres-what-faker-said-to-deft-about-winning-worlds/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 14:36:43 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=88605 DragonX’s victory at Worlds 2022 is the greatest Cinderella story in League of Legends’ history. Deft and Faker’s faceoff in the Worlds 2022 grand finals was a legendary series that will stand the test of time as one of the game’s best moments ever. Recently, the two of them had the chance to face each […]

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]]> Will Faker be leaving T1 in 2023? https://win.gg/news/will-faker-be-leaving-t1-in-2023/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:52:55 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49797 Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok is the greatest League of Legends player of all time in most fans’ estimation, but is Faker leaving T1? Faker has spent the entirety of his professional career signed to the same League of Legends team, SKT T1. Now, rumors are circulating that he could be looking elsewhere. Where could Faker be […]

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]]> The Worlds 2022 finals may be the peak of League of Legends https://win.gg/news/the-worlds-2022-finals-may-be-the-peak-of-league-of-legends/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:57:02 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=48937 Worlds 2022 is likely the single greatest tournament that League of Legends will see from a storytelling standpoint, here's why.

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]]> Faker becomes first LoL pro to play 100 Worlds games https://win.gg/news/faker-becomes-first-lol-pro-to-play-100-worlds-games/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:53:13 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=47209 Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has made League of Legends esports history yet again by being the first professional player to compete in 100 Worlds games over his career. Faker has been competing at the World Championships since 2013, the year he debuted on the professional stage and claimed his first Summoner’s Cup. Since then, the decorated […]

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]]> Faker gets 500th win against Gen.G in LCK Summer Split 2022 https://win.gg/news/faker-gets-500th-win-against-gen-g-in-lck-summer-split-2022/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:11:01 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=42641 Faker has broken another League of Legends record, this time becoming the first LCK player to reach 500 recorded wins.

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]]> Faker overwhelmed with schedules, speaks on burnout https://win.gg/news/faker-overwhelmed-with-schedules-speaks-on-burnout/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:44:30 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=37876 Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok spoke on burnout and the demanding schedule he was facing heading into two major events. Here's what happened.

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]]> Undefeated T1 dominates 2022 LCK Spring All-Pro team, MVP voting https://win.gg/news/undefeated-t1-dominates-2022-lck-spring-all-pro-team-mvp-voting/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:42:29 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=35818 The All-Pro teams and regular split MVP for the 2022 LCK Spring Split have been crowned, and T1 is at the top of everyone’s list. To the surprise of no one, it was T1 who ran with most of the titles in this split’s All-Pro teams and also featured the regular split MVP. After breaking […]

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]]> T1 completes 18-0 regular split for the first time in LCK history https://win.gg/news/t1-completes-18-0-regular-split-for-the-first-time-in-lck-history/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:10:35 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=35715 For the first time in LCK history, a team has managed to complete a flawless regular split.  It is, of course, the most legendary organization of them all that managed to do it with a win against DRX to complete the run: T1. This puts T1 at an 18-0 scoreline ahead of the playoffs and […]

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]]> Can T1 pull off the perfect split in the 2022 LCK? https://win.gg/news/can-t1-pull-off-the-perfect-split-in-the-2022-lck/ Sat, 19 Mar 2022 04:23:37 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=35646 At 17-0 in the LCK, there's a distinct chance of a T1 perfect split from the multi-time world champion organization, will it happen?

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]]> Faker calls out pro player for inting and gets them punished https://win.gg/news/faker-calls-out-pro-player-for-inting-and-they-get-punished/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:03:04 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=34281 Faker has called out a Chinese pro for acting toxic on a Korean ranked server. This is an oingong problem that Faker wants addressed.

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]]> Faker wants to play vs Bjergsen and former G2 players at MSI https://win.gg/news/faker-wants-to-play-vs-bjergsen-and-former-g2-players-at-msi/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:45:30 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=34037 The man widely considered to be the greatest League of Legends player of all time, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, has said he wants to face Soren “Bjergsen” Bjerg and former G2 players at MSI 2022. In a recent interview with Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports, Faker was asked about which players he’d most like to face […]

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]]> Faker is given his Flash back in an LCK game and drama ensues https://win.gg/news/lck-addresses-drama-over-rewinding-game-to-give-faker-flash/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:16:19 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=33230 Recently, pro player Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok paused an LCK game, blew his flash in the process, and the game was rewound. Why? The Korean league issued a statement explaining the strange happenings in one of T1’s recent matches, here’s the full breakdown of the Faker pause controversy. Why didn’t judges let Faker pause, and why […]

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]]> T1 vs. Liiv SANDBOX: 2022 LCK Spring betting analysis https://win.gg/news/t1-vs-liiv-sandbox-2022-lck-spring-betting-analysis/ Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:52:48 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=30867 The second week of the 2022 LCK Spring Split will end with a match between the fan favorites: T1 and one of the dark horses in the league, Liiv SANDBOX. When T1 takes on Liiv SANDBOX for the first time in 2022, it will be with high expectations of winning. T1 has gotten off to […]

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]]> Faker sets new record playing over 70 champions in pro games https://win.gg/news/faker-picks-tryndamere-his-70th-champion-to-counter-corki/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:12:10 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=30761 Legendary mid laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has now used a total of 70 diffferent champions throughout his LCK career, and 74 across his entire career after locking in Tryndamere during T1’s latest series. He also showed how effective the hero is as a counter to Corki. Up against DRX in T1’s third match of the […]

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]]> This is what all the LCK rosters look like for the 2022 spring split https://win.gg/news/this-is-what-all-the-lck-rosters-look-like-for-the-2022-spring-split/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:07:38 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=29723 The LCK will soon open its doors for the 2022 spring split, with most teams having made many big roster moves in the offseason.

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]]> Here’s what Faker looks like in Arcane, and how you can join him https://win.gg/news/heres-what-faker-looks-like-in-arcane-and-how-you-can-join-him/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:17:19 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=28557 Riot Games’ hit animated series, Arcane, debuted on Netflix in November to rave reviews and fans have created a new filter that emulates its distinctive style. The art style of Fortiche Productions’ gritty Piltover and Zaun was a subject of much praise from fans and critics. Fans have made a program that can show Faker’s […]

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]]> This is the complete roster for T1 in the 2022 LCK season https://win.gg/news/this-is-the-complete-roster-for-t1-in-the-2022-lck-season/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:03:32 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=27305 T1 will be betting on young talent for the 2022 LCK season with a few new adjustments to the team after its Worlds 2021 run.

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]]> Faker re-signs with T1 for the 2022 LCK season https://win.gg/news/faker-re-signs-with-t1-for-the-2022-lck-season/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:32:30 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=26115 Faker is back for another year with T1 in 2022, where he and the squad will look to claim the LCK throne once again.

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]]> T1’s Worlds run passes the torch of Korean LoL dynasties https://win.gg/news/t1s-worlds-run-passes-the-torch-of-korean-lol-dynasties/ Sat, 06 Nov 2021 17:00:43 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=25079 There is no team in the history of League of Legends that has been able to consistenly stand toe-to-toe with T1 and its star mid laner, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. In the semifinals of the 2021 World Championship, T1 faced down DAMWON KIA in a rematch of the 2021 LCK summer split finals. At the end […]

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]]> Worlds 2021 DWG KIA vs. T1 match peaks at 3.5 million viewers https://win.gg/news/worlds-2021-dwg-kia-vs-t1-match-peaks-at-3-5-million-viewers/ Sat, 30 Oct 2021 20:44:59 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=24595 The first semifinals match of the 2021 League of Legends World Championship between DWG KIA and T1 will likely go down in history. Not just because of the intense gameplay, but also because of the impressive viewer numbers.  In the five-game thriller between the two LCK rivals, DWG KIA took the victory over Lee “Faker” […]

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