As known, on February 13th (Vietnam time), Keria went live on stream but left shortly after. In fact, during the stream, he did not even turn on the camera as is customary for players. Additionally, Keria apologized to his fans, admitting that he was not feeling well. This has caused considerable worry among fans, linking it to the injury he recently shared. However, it seems that the situation is even more serious than that.
Specifically, in a previous stream, Keria shared that a fangirl was constantly “confessing” her feelings to him. Notably, this fangirl even sent Keria overly affectionate messages, donated to the T1 Support, and imagined a scenario where they became a couple. The fangirl (reportedly from LPL) even expressed jealousy when Keria responded to donations from other fangirls during the stream. This left the T1 Support feeling genuinely confused and then worried.
Keria also stated: “Initially, when she continuously ‘attacked’ like that, I invited her out of the chat room. But recently it seems she has appeared again. I don’t know if it’s the same person, but the tone is very similar.”
This can be seen as an act of online harassment directed at a T1 player. It may even be more serious, as many believe that the constant attacks from the enthusiastic fangirl have contributed to Keria’s declining condition. Previously, he encountered physical issues, and it is unclear how much they have improved; now he faces mental challenges with a fan expressing overly intense feelings towards her idol. And of course, T1 and Keria fans have every right to be concerned, especially since their first match after the Lunar New Year will be against their long-standing rival – Dplus KIA.
As a player who has garnered much attention in the T1 lineup due to his scholarly appearance, it is not surprising that Keria attracts many fangirls. However, it seems that many fangirls still cannot distinguish between reality and fantasy, which is negatively impacting their idol.