The series marked Dplus KIA’s first win against T1 this year, breaking T1’s perfect 6-0 record in their 2023 meetings.
The win also ended Heo “ShowMaker” Su’s 15-match losing streak against Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok and T1, with ShowMaker earning MVP honours for his standout performances, especially in the decisive game five, where his LeBlanc was crucial in clinching the victory.
The match held even more significance for Dplus KIA’s rookie jungler, Choi “Lucid” Yong-hyeok.
In his debut LCK season, Lucid not only helped secure his team’s World Championship qualification but also earned the “Rookie of the Year” title, solidifying his position as one of the brightest new talents heading into the global stage.
WELCOME TO #WORLDS2024:
Congratulations to @DplusKIA on qualifying for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship! pic.twitter.com/OgwHdiTU6j
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) September 12, 2024
Despite T1 taking a 2-1 lead after game three, the team faltered in the final two games.
A controversial decision saw Faker, who had been dominant on Yone, switched to Corki, limiting his playmaking potential.
Dplus KIA capitalised on T1’s struggles, ultimately winning the 192-minute series, which was filled with back-and-forth mistakes and counterplays on both sides.
With this defeat, T1, who is the reigning World Champion, is on the brink of missing Worlds for the first time in the team’s storied history.
Their last chance to qualify comes on Saturday, September 14th, where they will face the winner of KT Rolster and BNK FearX.
KT Rolster and FearX will battle on Friday, September 13th, to determine who will challenge T1 in the final match for the LCK��s fourth and last Worlds seed.
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The second seed from the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) ended the four-day event undefeated, while 2024 MSI champions Gen.G were eliminated on the opening day of the tournament.
[#EWC 2024 LoL Grand Final vs TES]
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A story for the books that we wrote, together as 1.
#T1WIN #T1Fighting #EsportsWorldCup pic.twitter.com/IJ4PEbiRUe
— T1 LoL (@T1LoL) July 7, 2024
T1 and Top Esports won their way through to the grand final by defeating Team Liquid and G2 Esports in their respective semi-finals on Saturday.
After defeating pre-tournament favourites Gen.G 2-0 in the quarter-finals and dominating G2 Esports in a swift 2-0 win, TES entered Sunday’s grand final undefeated through four maps.
On the other hand, T1 was pushed to all three maps against Bilibili Gaming in the quarter-finals before playing out a close series with Team Liquid, with the LCK powerhouse winning both clashes 2-1.
Heading into the final series of the EWC LoL tournament, esports betting sites marked T1 as a slight favourite; however, early on in the match, T1 supporters would have been worried as TES took an early lead.
TES started with some aggressive plays, which helped Lin “Creme” Jian get ahead in his crucial matchup with Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok in the mid-lane.
TES quickly converted the early advantage into a 1-0 series lead, claiming all three dragons and the only baron on the map before knocking over T1’s nexus in just under 23 minutes.
The reigning LoL World Champions knew they had to respond on map two, and respond they did.
Led by some huge plays by Faker and Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon early on, T1 returned serve with a dominant map win of their own to tie the series 1-1 in 26 minutes.
The third map was the closest encounter of the grand final, but it would be T1 that continually won team fight after team fight and controlled the map.
TES mounted a small comeback and even slained the final baron of map four; however, T1 broke the base of TES and moved onto series point after 39 minutes of play.
The last map of the series was once again dominated by Oner and Faker as they continued to control the mid-lane and jungle, ultimately leading T1 to a convincing 3-1 victory in the grand final of the EWC LoL tournament.
Following the completion of the match, Faker was awarded the Most Valuable Player after consistently performing at a very high level throughout T1’s three series.
The man.
The myth.
The legend. pic.twitter.com/fN92J3mY0r— Esports World Cup (@EWC_EN) July 7, 2024
EWC LoL tournament standings
- 1st: T1 (USD$400,000)
- 2nd: Top Esports (USD$200,000)
- 3rd-4th: Team Liquid, G2 Esports (USD$100,000)
- 5th-8th: Bilibili Gaming, Fnatic, Gen.G, FlyQuest (USD$50,000)
Announced on January 4, 2024, the Hall of Legends aims to honour the most exceptional players in League’s history.
Faker’s induction is celebrated for his game-changing plays, numerous international and domestic trophies, and his enduring dedication to League of Legends.
“Faker is truly the most iconic and influential figure in League of Legends and esports history,” said John Needham, President of Esports at Riot Games.
“His name is synonymous with excellence in LoL Esports, and he has rightfully earned his place as our very first Hall of Legends inductee.”
4x World Champion
2x MSI Champion
10x LCK ChampionThe Unkillable Demon King takes his throne.
Welcome to the Hall of Legends, @Faker.Watch on June 14, 2024.@MercedesBenz | #HallOfLegends pic.twitter.com/Mzx9Z0oXtr
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) May 22, 2024
Faker��s selection involved a rigorous process where a panel of esports industry veterans and experts from every region evaluated candidates.
The South Korean star will be honored with a trophy and a custom Mercedes-AMG SL 63, his fourth car overall and second Mercedes-Benz.
To celebrate Faker��s induction, Riot Games is launching an in-game event featuring cosmetic items and a dedicated ��art piece�� that highlights his career milestones.
The event will include an event pass that allows players to earn cosmetics and explore pivotal moments in Faker��s career.
Additionally, leaks have revealed a new Ahri skin dedicated to him, and it��s speculated that the event will launch with patch 14.11, expected on May 29, 2024.
Faker and T1, his LCK team, will receive a percentage of the revenue from the sale of passes and bundles.
Faker��s career achievements are unparalleled: he boasts four World Championship titles, making him the oldest competitor to claim the Summoner��s Cup and the record holder for the most Worlds titles.
Additionally, he has 10 LCK trophies and two Mid-Season Invitational titles.
His contributions to LoL and esports have not only set a high standard for professional players but have also inspired millions globally.
This honour follows Faker’s 2018 induction into ESL��s Esports Hall of Fame, where he won the Special Community Award for his broad appeal and popularity.
Riot Games plans to make the Hall of Legends an annual celebration, continuing to honour the legacy of League of Legends and its greatest stars.
As fans celebrate Faker��s remarkable career, speculation grows about who w
ill be the next inductee into the Hall of Legends.
Riot Games intends to announce the next inductee around the same time next year, making it an anticipated yearly event in the esports calendar.
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EMEA fans were eager for a repeat performance, but T1 had other plans.
The series kicked off with T1 taking the first game, despite an impressive solo kill from G2’s mid-laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther on Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok.
However, G2 swiftly retaliated in game two, displaying strategic prowess to level the score.
With a dominant performance in game three, G2 reached match point, showcasing their ability to outmanoeuvre the reigning world champions.
But T1 fought back in game four, capitalizing on G2’s mistakes to force a decisive fifth game.
Throughout the series, both teams brought out unconventional champion picks, including signature choices like Kog’Maw, Vel’Koz, and Yasuo.
However, it was in game five where the true mastery of both teams was on display.
The game remained intensely close, with neither side gaining a clear advantage even after 30 minutes of play.
Every move became crucial, with a single teamfight potentially deciding the series.
While G2 secured individual kills, T1’s superior poke damage and Baron buff allowed them to apply relentless pressure, gradually securing double inhibitors.
In the final decisive fight, T1 picked off G2 one by one, clinching the series victory in a swift and decisive move.
WHAT. A. SERIES.@T1LOL DEFEAT @G2LEAGUE! #MSI2024 pic.twitter.com/URVvdG0Czz
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) May 10, 2024
With this loss, G2 now finds themselves in the lower bracket, where they’ll face PSG Talon, while T1 advances to face off against the LPL’s first seed.
This match shattered the peak viewership record for MSI 2024, with over 2.3 million viewers tuning in, making it the most-watched match of the tournament thus far.
The clash between G2 and T1 was not only a showdown between East and West but also a rematch with historical significance, dating back to their legendary encounter at MSI 2019.
Despite G2’s valiant effort, T1 proved to be a formidable opponent, showcasing their resilience and adaptability throughout the series.
]]>Over the weekend, Faker secured his 600th victory and recorded his 3,000th kill in domestic play, making him the first player in the LCK to reach both of these remarkable feats.
While Faker holds the distinction of being the inaugural LCK player to achieve 3,000 kills, it’s worth noting that in the previous season, LPL veterans Song “Rookie” Eui-jin and Li “Xiaohu” Yuanhao attained this milestone in the Chinese domestic league.
Faker accomplished his 3,000th kill with Taliyah in the first game against BRION, ultimately leading T1 to a decisive 2-0 victory in the match.
3956 days, 75 unique champions. @T1LoL Faker has become the first player to reach
3000 #LCK kills
For his legendary history and trailblazing future, congratulations to Faker for 3000 kills!
pic.twitter.com/pz30TxYzKC
— LCK (@LCK) February 3, 2024
In comparison, no player in the LCS or LEC has reached the 3,000-kill mark.
Notably, FlyQuest’s Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen and G2 Esports’ Rasmus “Caps” Winther are the two active players closest to this achievement in their respective Western leagues.
Faker’s 600th overall win in the LCK occurred earlier in the week against DRX.
His 600 victories stand as the highest in LCK history, a remarkable feat considering his tenure in the league since 2013.
The veteran boasts over 150 more wins than the second-highest on the all-time wins list, KT Rolster ADC Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu.
ALL RECORDS LEAD TO FAKER
Congratulations to Faker, the LCK��s record trailblazer! pic.twitter.com/6hbGIsvZOp— LCK (@LCK) February 1, 2024
It’s essential to note that these statistics exclude Faker’s international event achievements at the World Championships and Mid-Season Invitational, likely widening the gap even further.
Currently occupying the second spot in the LCK with a 5-1 overall record, T1’s only setback this split was against Gen.G, who holds an impressive six-match winning streak in the 2024 season.
Following a brief in-season break for the lunar new year celebrations, Faker will embark on his journey for 4,000 LCK kills in a match against Dplus KIA scheduled for February 15.
]]>Following their commanding performance in the Worlds finals, every member of T1’s roster��Choi “Zeus” Woo-je, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong, Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon, and Ryu “Keria” Min-seok��clinched individual awards in their respective positions, solidifying their dominance.
The success reaffirms Faker’s status as the “Unkillable Demon King”, standing tall at the summit of League of Legends greatness.
The LCK Awards, a celebration of the stars in the Korean region, spotlighted outstanding players in each role: top, mid, bottom, jungle, and support.
T1’s clean sweep of these awards underscored their exceptional teamwork and individual brilliance.
Despite facing tough competition, the T1 lineup left no room for doubt about their deserving victories, especially after securing the LoL World Championship title on home ground, redeeming themselves from the previous year’s setback.
The 2023 season didn’t kick off with the same dominance that marked its conclusion.
In the Spring Split, T1 fell short of first place to Gen.G but still secured a spot in the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).
Unfortunately, their hopes of MSI victory were dashed by LPL’s JDG.
The setbacks continued in the summer with another defeat to Gen.G, compounded by Faker’s mid-lane absence due to injury.
However, the World Championship became the stage for T1’s redemption. Faker’s return to the starting roster, coupled with the unchanged roster, fueled their determination.
Zeus, the top lane player, showcased exceptional skills, earning his second Top Lane of the Year Award and the MVP title after the Worlds final.
Faker, the linchpin of T1, earned the overall Player of the Year, celebrated with the words “Legends never die”.
The LCK Awards sweep serves as a poignant reminder that a season’s trajectory can transform from a shaky start to a triumphant finish.
T1’s resilience and commitment demonstrated that setbacks are opportunities for comebacks.
In a broader context, 2023 was a remarkable year for South Korea in esports.
The Hangzhou Asian Games marked the debut of esports as a medal category, where South Korea secured four medals, including a gold from their national LoL team.
Additionally, South Korea hosted the League of Legends World Championship, a monumental event in the esports calendar.
T1, as the last remaining South Korean roster at Worlds, defied the odds to defeat every LPL opponent and claim their fourth Worlds title.
As 2023 concludes with the LCK Awards, Faker will have lifted his fifth award of the year, with a total of six if you include the Worlds title.
His accolades extend beyond League of Legends, with recognitions such as ‘Best Esports Athlete’ at The Game Awards and ‘Esports PC Player of the Year’ at the Esports Awards.
The year 2023 stands as a testament to T1’s resilience, Faker’s enduring legacy, and South Korea’s prowess in the ever-evolving world of esports.
The #LCKAwards 2023 Player of the Year goes to…
Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok!!!#LCK pic.twitter.com/rA8hRGJseS
— Ashley Kang (@AshleyKang) December 13, 2023
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T1’s 3-1 victory means that fans in attendance will have a home team to rally behind in the big show next weekend as the LCK second-seed gears up for their final showdown on Sunday, chasing the coveted Summoner’s Cup.
This marks T1’s sixth appearance in the LoL Worlds final, with the illustrious Korean organization striving for its fourth major trophy since its inception over a decade ago, originally as SK Telecom T1.
WELCOME TO THE #WORLDS2023 FINAL, @T1LOL! pic.twitter.com/v526lddmYx
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 12, 2023
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, a legend in his own right, played a sublime role in T1’s victory over JDG, showcasing his prowess on the virtual battlefield.
T1’s top laner, Choi “Zeus” Woo-je, expressed his determination on stage, referencing last year’s heartbreaking loss in the Worlds final against DRX.
The team took DRX to five games but fell short of securing victory.
This time, facing their fourth consecutive LPL team, T1 is set to clash with Weibo Gaming in the final after their victory over Bilibili Gaming in the first semi-final.
T1’s monumental run at their home Worlds required them to overcome every LPL seed, and JDG proved to be their toughest challenge yet as the LPL’s top seed.
However, T1 threatened to conclude the series early after a dominant performance in the opener, but JDG fought back, resetting the momentum in an intense battle.
Ryu “Keria” Min-seok’s exceptional performance on Renata in game three, combined with Faker’s incredible Azir plays, turned the tide in T1’s favour.
The home crowd’s support played a crucial role as T1 secured back-to-back game-turning team fights at Dragon, sealing their victory over the LPL top seed and earning them a spot in the final.
The viewership for T1’s triumph reached an impressive 4,308,901, making it the second-highest viewership for a League of Legends professional series in history, according to Esports Charts.
The stage is set for the ultimate League series, and T1’s journey will culminate in a showdown against Weibo Gaming in the Worlds 2023 grand final.
]]>After the match, the team joined a press conference, where Faker announced his arm injury. While the player did not disclose specifics of the injury, he informed fans that it had been affecting his recent performance.
According to the League of Legends star, he has been struggling with the pain since T1’s game with BRION on June 17, which goes back two weeks.
The issue was brought up after T1 lost a game to Nongshim RedForce on Sunday. The South Korean team are one of the lowest rated in the LCK but recorded major plays which placed them ahead during the match with T1.
In the press conference, Faker revealed that despite T1 ultimately winning the series, he was not satisfied with his performance.
According to Yoon Min-Seop, an esports reporter on site, Faker said, “Because my arm wasn’t in good shape, my performance wasn’t good since the match against OK Savings Bank Brion. It had a big impact.”
Faker and a T1 official went on to reassure fans that he was currently undergoing treatment for the injury and would visit the hospital soon for a “more detailed diagnosis.”
A fan also said that they saw Faker drop a container of pills in front of them. There is currently no information about how severe the player’s condition is, so fans should not be too surprised if he gets subbed out while undergoing treatment for the arm.
Faker is one of the longest-tenured players in the professional League and is widely considered the greatest League of Legends player of all time. The player has consistently pulled out impressive numbers on the domestic and international scene and recently broke the record for the most assists in the LCK with a 4143 count.
Wrist or arm injuries are a regular occurrence among League players. DAMWON mid-laner Heo “ShowMaker” Su notably received treatment for a wrist injury in 2021, and Jian “Uzi” Zi-Hao, who played with Royal Never Give Up at the time, suffered a shoulder injury in 2019, which led to a forced hiatus.
T1 concluded the LCK Summer Split week four on Sunday and are set to return to week five with a 4-1 record on July 5. This gives Faker less than three days of rest and likely not enough time to properly treat his arm.
T1 are expected to release an update concerning Faker’s condition before the match as well as their decision if the injury worsens. The news also comes ahead of the much anticipated Asian Games slated for September this year.
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T1 vs GEN.G LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | T1 $1.40 at GG Bet | GEN.G $2.75 at GG Bet |
| When: | April 1, 2023 | 15:00 KST |
| Watch Live: | Lolesports, Twitch |
T1 and Gen.G are the LCK’s two powerhouse teams, finishing first and second on the table after the group stage, and while they face each other on Saturday, many people expect them to meet again in the grand final in 10 days. T1 has a record of 17 wins and one loss heading into the upper-bracket final, while Gen.G has a record of 14 wins and five losses after defeating Hanwha Life Esports in the upper-bracket semi-final to make the final.
T1 is without a doubt the greatest LCK team, having won eight LCK titles and three League of Legends World Championship titles since their inception in 2013. Along with being the greatest LCK team of all time, they also produced the greatest League of Legends player of all time, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. This team has a reputation for winning championships and being extremely difficult to beat season after season, and they also believe that no one is better than them or fears them on a regional or global scale.
T1 finished the LCK Spring 2022 split as the only team to ever go undefeated at a regional or global split, finishing with a 20-0 record, and has nearly replicated that effort with a 17-1 record to end the LCK Spring 2023 split’s group stage. T1 has had Gen.G on the ropes during the LCK Spring split, looking to avenge their 0-3 defeat in the LCK Summer 2022 grand final late last year. T1 defeated Gen.G twice during the group stage (2-0 and 2-1). If T1 defeats Gen.G convincingly on Saturday, they will enter the grand final as heavy favourites, looking to finish their split with a 19-1 record.
As for Gen.G, they had somewhat of a chequered LCK Spring split, where they got into a battle with KT Rolster and Dplus KIA for second place in the final four games of the split. Gen.G entered the split as the reigning LCK champions, having defeated T1 3-0 in the grand final after losing only one series during the 2022 LCK Summer split. There is no doubt that the loss of two of the best Korean-born bottom lane players, Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk and Son “Lehends” Si-woo, has had a significant impact on the team’s ability to consistently compete with the likes of T1. To turn the tables on T1, Gen.G will need to devise a completely new game plan and play three flawless maps in order to win the best-of-five series.
T1 has been dominant throughout the split, and they clearly had the best most consistent team during the group stage. We believe Gen.G can steal one map from the favourites, but that’s all. We’ll take T1 with $1.90 at the -1.5 match line.
T1 -1.5 maps
Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of competitive League of Legends. He has been a professional player for over a decade, and in that time, he has won multiple championships and individual awards. He has also set several records in the LCK, including the most kills and most MVP awards.
Faker’s new record of most assists in the LCK is yet another feather in his cap, and it is a testament to his incredible skill and longevity in the competitive scene. With this new height, he overtook another LCK legend, Kang “GorillA” Beom-hyeon, who is currently a coach for Dplus KIA (formerly DWG KIA).
.@Faker has taken the first spot on the #LCK all-time assist leaderboard with 4,137!
pic.twitter.com/J8PKLje6mf
— LCK (@LCK) January 20, 2023
Gorilla, who spent almost eight years as a support player for teams like ROX Tigers, Longzhu Gaming, Misfits Gaming, and SANDBOX Gaming, has not been active in the professional scene as long as Faker. Faker, who will celebrate a decade as a professional League of Legends player in 2023, has spent his entire professional career playing for T1 (formerly known as SKT T1) and recently renewed his contract with the organization in November.
The match between T1 and KT Rolster was for the most part one-sided in favor of the heavily favored T1. The initial game was, however, an anomaly with KT unexpectedly decimating Faker and the lads in under 26 minutes to claim victory with Kim “Aiming” Ha-ram clinching the MVP award of the map.
However, T1 quickly regain their footing and overpowered KT Rolster in the second and third maps with Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong and Ryu “Keria” Min-seok named as the MVPs of the respective maps. The last two maps of the series ended with Faker posting a 13/2/12 KDA as T1 recorded their second win of the 2023 LCK Spring Split having swept Gen.G in their first outing, solidifying their place at the top of the standings.
Faker’s performance against KT Rolster and his new milestone serves as a reminder of his incredible talent and his impact on the competitive scene. He has received numerous praises from fans and colleagues likewise, with some acknowledging that the Korean superstar has set an example for other players to follow and has become an inspiration for many aspiring professionals.
His new record of most assists in the LCK is a testament to his rare skill and his ability to adapt and evolve as a player. It is also a reassurance of the offer of longevity guaranteed within the esports scene.
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