Did the loss to Gen.G cause Faker to lose control?
Thus, there were no surprises. T1 continued to lose to Gen.G despite the fact that for 2/3 of game 1, Faker and his teammates displayed an excellent performance. In fact, if it weren’t for 2 mistakes by the Demon King and the opponent Gen.G, T1 might have been the team to claim victory in the first match. The collapse after such efforts leading to a quick defeat in game 2 is understandable. But more than anyone, the morale of the players is a cause for concern. And this player recently took an action that left fans both heartbroken and worried for him.
Specifically, a recent clip released after the match has shocked and worried fans, mixed with a sense of heartbreak for their idol. In the backstage, when the Demon King (perhaps) was reviewing his mistakes that led to T1’s defeat, he felt extremely frustrated with himself. For a player who always craves victory like Faker, losing a match to a team is already hard to accept. Not to mention, T1 was on the verge of victory but lost due to his own mistakes – someone who has always been a support for the team. For him, it is a mix of frustration, helplessness, anger, and disappointment with himself.
Unprecedented Actions from Faker
Immediately, the video went viral on many social media platforms. Many Korean fans continuously requested to stop sharing it, which only made the video spread faster. Even at the LPL, many fans expressed their bittersweet feelings for the Demon King, especially in 2024 – when he is receiving accolades for his illustrious career.
But the Demon King’s reaction is a typical example of why he has been able to sustain a career at such a dazzling peak. This may be a rare negative action in this player’s career, but it could also be a momentary emotional release that he thinks of to come back even stronger, especially when he is surrounded by teammates, coaches, and millions of fans in the global League of Legends community.