LoL fans worried for Faker after post-game distress

Fans of esports in League of Legends are expressing worry over Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok following an emotional episode observed after T1’s match against GEN.G on March 8th. A video has been circulating, capturing Faker acting unusually before being held back by his teammates.

Global supporters express worry for the Legendary League of Legends Player, often referred to as the GOAT. To respect Faker’s personal space, we’ve chosen not to include or disseminate the related video content within this piece.

WARNING: An instance of self-harm is described below .

Faker’s post-game distress highlights esports pressures

A video taken at the League of Legends (LoL) stadium of LCK’s Weibo, appears to show Faker and T1 from the audience perspective after a series. In the recording, Faker transitions from resting on a chair, to standing facing the back wall of their booth.

Following a brief silence, Faker unexpectedly rams his head against the wall three times. After another short pause, he forcefully headbutts the wall one more time, prompting Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong to intervene and restrain him. A few moments later, the team exits from view.

It’s an uncomfortable watch for any empathetic LoL fan, and the community has rallied around Faker, discussing mental health in pro play.

Numerous supporters have voiced worry about the Unkillable Demon King, acknowledging the intense pressures and mental strains that come with being a top-tier League of Legends esports athlete. This discourse has shed light on over a decade’s worth of professional gaming, highlighting the colossal expectations placed upon such an accomplished player.

Casters Isaac “Azael” Cummings-Bentley and Georgia “Troubleinc.” Paras took to social media to discuss an incident. They both voiced their backing for the player and frustration towards certain sections of the community who were seemingly delighted by his struggle. Troubleinc. points out that it appears to be self-inflicted penance over a perceived underperformance in the series.

As a long-time fan and follower of League of Legends (LoL) esports, I have witnessed firsthand the intense competition and pressure that these players face at the highest levels. This week, the discussions surrounding mental health in the community have hit particularly close to home for me, given my personal experiences with mental health struggles. The recent revelations by 100 Thieves players about their own battles, as well as the apparent distress of Faker, one of the most talented players in the game’s history, serve as a stark reminder that even the most seemingly invincible figures are still human beings who face challenges and struggles just like the rest of us.

So far, neither Faker nor T1 have given an official statement on the matter. This situation has served as a stark reminder for League of Legends fans about the relentless pressures of professional play. Yet, despite this, an unstoppable wave of support for the four-time World Champion keeps flowing in.