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Lee Sang-hyeok (Korean: 이상혁; born May 7, 1996), is a League of Legends esports player, currently mid laner and part owner at T1. | Faker was born in Seoul on May 7, 1996. His early years were spent under the care of his grandparents and his father, Lee Kyung-joon, in Gangseo District, Seoul. Described as an introverted child by his father,Faker exhibited a natural inclination for self-education, often challenging himself with Rubik's cubes and independently learning foreign languages. While he didn't indulge in computer games extensively during his youth, he did find enjoyment in games like Tekken and King of Fighters at a local arcade. However, as time passed, he gradually ventured into the realm of PC gaming, exploring titles such as Maplestory and Warcraft III. |
Faker, originally known as GoJeonPa, began his professional League of Legends career in 2013 with SK Telecom T1 2. Adopting the name Faker, he debuted on April 6, 2013, securing a solo kill against the South Korean All-Star mid laner Ambition. In the OGN Champions Korea 2013 Spring tournament, Faker played a pivotal role, contributing to 31.6% of his team's kills and securing 133 kills over 20 games. In the OGN Champions Korea 2013 Summer split, SKT T1 2 reached the finals against KT Rolster Bullets, with Faker's legendary play against Ryu becoming one of the most famous in League of Legends history. This play not only led to SKT T1 2's reverse sweep victory but also marked Faker's first major title win. In the Fall of 2013, SKT T1 2 dominated the Season 3 World Championship, boasting a 15-3 record and defeating China's Royal Club in the finals to secure a decisive and historic victory. |
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