The post by BTC LCK has ignited heated debates within the T1 fan community specifically and the LoL audience in general.
The post by BTC LCK has sparked intense debates within the T1 fan community specifically and the LoL audience in general.
On the evening of May 10th (Vietnam time), the match between T1 and MAD Lions took place. Despite being highly regarded, T1 faced a tough opponent. This marked the debut match for Faker and his teammates at MSI this year, signifying their determination and capabilities after an unexpected outcome in the LCK Spring 2023 finals.

However, a minor incident occurred before the match. Specifically, the official social media account of BTC LCK posted and tagged MAD, with content consisting of only 3 handshake emojis. Immediately, this post sparked controversy, even involving T1's leadership members.

According to Becker, T1's General Manager, the post by BTC LCK before the match against MAD and T1 seemed somewhat inappropriate. He refrained from passing judgment on BTC LCK's actions but mentioned that it might not be fitting for an LCK team to display unnecessary friendliness towards an opponent from another region before a match.

Becker's viewpoint receives enthusiastic support from T1 fans. Some fans are even more angered, demanding BTC LCK to provide an explanation. According to the majority, while T1 fans may seem a bit intense, an official account making such a sensitive post at this time is a lack of respect for T1 players.
However, for many international viewers, T1 fans seem a bit exaggerated, especially when, previously, MAD had posted support for Gen.G in the match against G2. And BTC LCK's repost may simply be a gesture of gratitude from this region. Yet, some Western viewers acknowledge that BTC LCK's post seems a bit inappropriate.

Currently, BTC LCK remains silent on the matter, and the post continues to exist, sparking ongoing debates in the fan community. T1 players are sure not to let this affect them psychologically, but BTC LCK needs to provide a reasonable answer to the regional fans, especially T1 supporters.
