In a troubling development, T1's iconic League of Legends player, Lee "Faker" Sang-Hyeok, finds himself the one in dire need of protection after alarming death threats were made against him.
Local Seoul police swiftly responded, and a visible police presence was observed outside the T1 headquarters, reflecting the gravity of the situation.
According to Yonhap News, on the night of August 10, a chilling threat surfaced online. An unnamed user from Korean forum, DC Inside, explicitly stated their intention to enter the T1 dormitory, where Faker frequently resides, and "harm him with a weapon." This online post gained immediate attention, prompting the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency to flag and act on it. With ongoing investigations, the police are leveraging IP address tracking to zero in on the perpetrator, vowing to make an arrest once the individual is identified.
This incident shook the entire T1 organization and the rest of the competitive scene. In an official statement, T1 claims the threats are "disgraceful." Their primary concern, understandably, is the safety of their players, especially with the LCK playoffs on the horizon. Reinforcing their commitment to player safety, the team's spokesperson, as quoted by Naver, stated, "We are actively investigating and responding with a very high priority."