Introduction: The S16 season is about to begin, and it’s believed that nearly all players have been paying attention to the recent off-season. In recent years, T1 has been the most popular team. Although many assumed they were in decline, they have impressively made it to the World Championship finals four years straight, securing three consecutive titles. Faker, the mid-laner, has become a six-time champion. During this more than one-month off-season, Faker has been constantly on the move with almost no rest, participating in dozens of events. While many fans sympathized with him, Faker himself responded positively, saying he actually enjoys the busy schedule. Despite the heavy workload, he feels more appreciated and remains full of energy. He even revealed that he ate 20 burgers while filming a commercial.

Faker truly enjoys being admired

Most players are quite familiar with Faker. As the undisputed number one player in League of Legends, he has maintained a very stable form over the years and even won his sixth World Championship trophy at age 30. Unlike other players, age has not affected his professional skills; if anything, his experience has enhanced his game sense, making those who retire citing age look embarrassed. Faker has participated in many activities recently, and some netizens tracked his entire off-season schedule, finding that he barely rested except for a few days right after the tournament ended.

On November 9th, he won the World Championship; on the 10th, he returned to Korea; by the 15th, he had started reviewing matches. From the 16th onward, he continuously took part in numerous events, traveling globally almost every day. In just two months, Faker traveled from China to Korea, Korea to Germany, Germany to Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia back to Korea, Korea to Vietnam, Vietnam back to Korea, Korea to China, and finally returned to Korea. He even attended a dinner with the South Korean president a few days ago. After a brief rest, the LCK new season is set to officially begin on the 9th.

It was expected that Faker would be overwhelmed during this period, but after starting his livestream, he appeared quite excited. Although last month was indeed busy, he feels he has become even more popular. It’s clear he enjoys being adored by thousands of fans; honestly, any professional player would find it hard to resist. During the livestream, Faker also mentioned that filming the burger commercial was intense because of repeated takes, and he ended up eating 20 burgers. However, I imagine he didn’t eat each one fully—probably just a bite or two. If someone really ate 20 whole burgers, it would have to be someone with an enormous appetite like Ryoko the Big Stomach.

Many players may not understand the significance of Faker’s Blue Dragon Medal. The requirements to earn this medal are quite strict. Previously, it was calculated that one must achieve a base score of 1500 points in sports and also have outstanding contributions to receive this highest honor. Faker’s Asian Games gold and silver medals add up to 335 points; his six World Championship titles contribute 900 points; two runner-up finishes add 200 points; and two semifinal appearances add 120 points. With all these achievements, Faker barely reached 1555 points. This shows how prestigious this medal is in Korea.

Farewell thoughts

Many netizens have previously discussed whether Faker enjoys this kind of lifestyle. From his recent response, it’s clear he truly does. At 30, he has no scandals and no girlfriend, and such abundant energy definitely requires high-intensity activities to channel it. We hope Faker can maintain this high competitive level for a long time because League of Legends as an esport truly survives thanks to him. Without Faker, the entire scene’s popularity would surely plummet.

What do you, dear viewers, think about this matter?