In the world of League of Legends, particularly in the LCK, Faker has a vast number of fans, arguably more than any other player, including both retired and active professionals. Many of these fans are professional players themselves. Even those who have faced Faker, been defeated by T1, or have taken down T1 in matches have expressed admiration for the ‘Demon King.’
Recently, another player has demonstrated his admiration for Faker and has taken the veteran – his rival in the LCK Spring 2022 – as his model. Specifically, this player is Karis, who has just ‘inherited’ the mid lane position of Hanwha Life Esports that Chovy left behind after the ‘Golden Backbone’ of the LCK joined Gen.G Esports. In a recent interview, Karis admitted that Faker is the model he aspires to in his career as a mid laner.
“Among the current mid laners, my role model is Faker. He is not only smart but also very knowledgeable about game mechanics. I even set my mouse sensitivity to match the settings that Faker uses. I believe that besides game mechanics, having unique and insightful strategies and understanding about laning will determine whether you win or lose your lane. Faker excels in all these areas, and I want to become a player like him.” – Karis shared in the interview.
As the new recruit of HLE mentioned, Faker has been performing exceptionally well in the LCK Spring 2022, showcasing skills that can be considered outstanding for someone often seen as nearing the twilight of his career. Notably, in matches against tough opponents like Nongshim RedForce and DWG KIA, Faker has stood out remarkably, even being the oldest player on both teams.
With what he has shown in the matches before the Lunar New Year break in 2022, Faker and his teammates are considered top contenders for the Spring 2022 championship. As for Karis, he and HLE currently sit in the middle of the standings with 2 wins and 4 losses since the LCK Spring 2022 officially began.