Gumayusi Targeted Because of Faker’s Anniversary
Although the exact date and time might not be perfect, the T1 vs. Gen.G match falls within the period when the League of Legends community, especially LCK fans, celebrates 12 years since Faker officially debuted in the professional League of Legends scene. However, this has become a reason for some to attack Gumayusi, the player born in 2002.
Specifically, according to some controversies that have erupted on social media platforms like X and Naver, many anti-fans are criticizing Gumayusi because his fans cheered for him too loudly on Faker’s debut day. “It’s suffocating to witness the cheers when Gumayusi takes down opponents. In my experience, the cheers for Gumayusi are louder than those for Faker.”
However, this has made many Faker fans quite upset. After all, cheering for any player is the fans’ right. It’s normal for one fan group to cheer louder than another. Moreover, for many T1 fans, they cheered for the HJFGK (or DOFGK) lineup, and Gumayusi’s match against a strong opponent carries a certain significance since his return.
Notably, using Faker as an excuse also “angers” the fans of the Demon King, especially since some information suggests that the instigator this time is an account supporting Smash: “If you have time, go and cheer for your favorite player. Whether your cheers are louder or softer than another fan group depends on your ability. Don’t use our Faker as a reason to attack his teammates.”
Gumayusi Will Likely Face Pressure Until He Leaves T1
With each passing match, fans worry about Gumayusi’s future as T1 management has shown inconsistency over time. Additionally, there are negative reactions from a segment of anti-fans who are ready to attack this player at any moment. And perhaps, this pressure will linger over Gumayusi until he leaves T1.