After more than 10 years of competing and countless titles, Faker can be considered the biggest icon of the professional League of Legends scene. Not only in terms of skill or titles, but Faker also earns admiration from fans and colleagues alike for his professionalism and relentless effort. Thus, Faker has gradually become a significant source of inspiration for young players to learn from.
It is important to note that Faker is currently 27 years old but has yet to show any decline in influence at T1. Whether in terms of skill or team leadership, the “Demon King” is still performing exceptionally well, with the most evident proof being the 2023 World Championship title. Therefore, in a recent interview, Peanut (a veteran from the LCK region) also shared that Faker serves as a model for him to continue striving and pushing harder.
“I realize that most players I’ve played with have already retired. Sometimes I think, ‘Wow, my playing time is running out.’ Bang recently said that this mindset is not good at all, so I need to change it. Faker is older than me but is still a world champion, and that makes me believe I can do the same. I really hope I can win the LCK 10 times like Faker,” Peanut shared with the media.
In his career, Peanut has won a total of 6 LCK championships. Therefore, to quickly reach the milestone of 10 LCK titles like Faker, Peanut needs to win this tournament consecutively in the next two seasons. This is truly a challenging task for Peanut, especially when other teams like Dplus KIA, T1, Gen.G… have very strong lineups for the upcoming season.
Of course, the Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) team, where Peanut plays, also boasts many quality names. However, to win the LCK immediately with the new lineup, Peanut and his teammates will certainly need to put in a lot of effort in the upcoming season. Peanut himself understands this, which is why he looks up to Faker as a source of inspiration to strive for.
As for Faker, the inspiration he provides as the “Demon King” is truly immense. Not just Peanut, but many other veteran players (at least in the LCK) likely look at Faker’s recent 2023 World Championship title to strive for greatness. This could create a highly competitive environment and many exciting matches in the upcoming LCK season.