One of the biggest annual events in the League of Legends (LoL) community is undoubtedly the World Championship. In 2023, this tournament is particularly captivating for several reasons: it is held in the “capital of LoL” South Korea, and the JD Gaming team nearly completed the “Golden Road”… But the most special highlight is undoubtedly T1’s championship as they shattered numerous records and past failures to establish their new dynasty right at the home World Championship.
And in T1’s victory, Faker remains the player most often mentioned. Not only because of his “godly” plays against JDG, but also since the LCK Summer 2023 when Faker showcased his immense influence. In fact, T1 without Faker could even lose to teams that are generally considered weaker than them, like DRX or OKSavingsBank BRION. If anyone had dared to say that T1 would win the 2023 World Championship at that time, they might have been ridiculed by even T1’s own fans.
Therefore, it is no surprise that T1’s victory not only resonated within the League of Legends community or the global Esports scene but also reached the entertainment industry in South Korea as a whole. Specifically, in the November 2023 ranking of the Top 100 most reputable brands in South Korea, Faker unexpectedly entered the Top 10, specifically ranking 9th. While the ranking isn’t particularly high, it’s noteworthy that Faker even ranks above BLACKPINK – one of the most famous girl groups in the world today. For those who may not know, in November, BLACKPINK was also awarded an Honorary Medal in the UK on November 22.
The star brand reputation rankings are based on an algorithm that evaluates the brand reputation data of entertainment artists, singers, trot singers, theater actors, movie stars, boy bands, girl groups, and athletes. Faker’s entry into the top 10, surpassing such a famous group as BLACKPINK, makes League of Legends fans feel proud.
Moreover, Faker’s ranking also shows that League of Legends is increasingly being valued, with Faker as the “flag bearer.” This is another significant recognition for the efforts that Faker and his teammates have put in during the past season.