Faker has been diligently studying Chinese solely to express his gratitude to fans! Before his trip to China, he prepared a large amount of material.

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After clinching the championship this year, Faker's itinerary was packed. At the end of last year, he made a trip to China and hosted a fan meeting in Chengdu, engaging with fans through different interactive formats.

On stage, Faker also pulled out a Chinese "cheat sheet" and expressed his thanks to Chinese fans in Chinese.

He has been working hard to learn Chinese just to thank his fans.

In the video recorded at Faker’s China fan meeting, under the host’s guidance, Faker expressed his gratitude to the fans using a Chinese script he had prepared in advance. Although his Chinese was somewhat awkward, he spoke at length, which brought thunderous applause from the audience and many viewers praised Faker for his sincere effort.

Faker said: Hello everyone, I am Faker. I am very happy to return to Chengdu again. Chengdu is not only the miraculous place where I won my championship but also my favorite city for hotpot. Standing here today and seeing you all gives me a warmth beyond anything else. Thank you for welcoming me in this city that means so much to me. The charm of Chengdu is unmatched, and I hope we can share an unforgettable time together today.

Besides this speech, Faker also prepared another Chinese script to thank the audience at the end of the event.

Seeing Faker’s dedication to learning Chinese just to thank his fans, many Chinese viewers and netizens gave a thumbs up to this esports legend.

Before the China trip, he prepared a large amount of scripts.

Many fans who follow Faker know that he spent a lot of time preparing for his China trip. During downtime, he practiced Chinese pronunciation and prepared numerous scripts with phonetic annotations for each Chinese character. In the fan meeting vlog, he is seen studying the Chinese scripts in the hotel and on the way to the venue.

In fact, Faker started learning basic Chinese years ago. He learned some thank-you phrases and common gaming terms. In many fan meetings and interviews held in China, Faker often speaks a few words in Chinese to show his respect to Chinese fans.

Prior to this, Faker’s Chengdu trip sparked some controversy over high ticket prices, but feedback from fans after the meeting was generally positive. Faker’s professionalism made fans feel valued and appreciated.

As the GOAT of League of Legends, Faker truly stands out as an exemplary idol. For over a decade, he has consistently shown dedication and passion on the professional stage, never forgetting his original intention. Under Faker’s brilliance, all other pro players seem to pale in comparison.

Faker receives the Blue Dragon Medal, his influence goes beyond LOL.

It’s worth mentioning that Faker loves Chinese hotpot. After arriving in Chengdu, when Untara asked what he wanted to eat, Faker said he wanted something healthy and chose Haidilao. Untara questioned if Haidilao counts as healthy, and Faker replied that he would eat it very healthily.

After returning to his country, Faker admitted that his schedule after winning the championship was indeed very busy, but he felt satisfied because he became more popular.

Besides the China trip, the most attention-grabbing news about Faker recently is the Blue Dragon Medal.

Faker was awarded the highest honor in South Korean sports — the Blue Dragon Medal (First Class), becoming the first esports player in history to receive this distinction. This symbolizes that esports is breaking free from being just a game and is entering the realm of nationally recognized sports.

Combined with his previous meeting and talks with the Prime Minister, it’s clear that Faker’s influence now extends beyond the LOL esports industry. It is foreseeable that Faker will achieve even greater success in the future. Even if his esports performance declines or he retires, it will not affect his success. It is no exaggeration to say that having a player like Faker is the greatest fortune for League of Legends esports.