Faker has the chance to establish another new milestone in the 2026 season
Just a short time left, the 2026 season will officially begin, and this year, nearly all regions are noteworthy, with the spotlight still on LCK – LPL. The 2025 transfer season marked numerous changes, and these will contribute to making the 2026 season even more exciting. In particular, Faker is on the verge of setting a new milestone in his career.
Accordingly, Faker will have the chance to complete the collection of titles that a player solely competing in LCK can achieve if he wins the LCK Cup 2026 and then dominates the First Stand. In the 2025 season, T1 actually had the opportunity to do this. However, some puzzling personnel decisions related to Gumayusi caused them to finish the LCK Cup in 6th place, losing to their long-time rival HLE in the first match of the playoffs.
In the new season, T1 has made a significant change in the AD Carry position by bringing in young star Peyz to replace Gumayusi. In terms of achievements and mentality, Peyz may not yet match Gumayusi. But he is also a quality name and promises to contribute significantly to T1’s achievements in the future.
But Faker will face opponents who are also eager for this milestone
Besides Faker, two other players are also in contention for the LCK Cup and First Stand to complete their collection: the duo from Gen.G: Canyon and Ruler. In fact, Ruler has even secured the domestic LPL title. Therefore, if he completes both the LCK Cup and First Stand, he will surpass Faker in terms of the number of titles a player can win in their career.
Therefore, Faker’s journey will not be easy. Along the way, just one misstep at the wrong time could cause Faker and T1 to “regret”.