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Antifans launch a social media attack on Faker, forcing T1 to respond urgently.
In the recent MSI 2022, T1 suffered a regrettable loss in the finals against Royal Never Give Up. Despite this, the Korean representatives deserve praise, excluding Faker. None of the T1 players, except Faker, had prior MSI experience - a tournament with a short format and time compared to Worlds. Moreover, the participants were all regional champions, making the competition intense and challenging, similar to Worlds despite fewer teams.
For Faker, the defeat at MSI 2022 might be hard to accept. Since winning MSI 2017 with SKT T1, international titles have eluded Faker. In MSI 2019, G2 Esports defeated him in both MSI and Worlds in the same year. Furthermore, participating in the MSI 2022 finals marked the first time since 2017 that Faker came close to a title.
During Spring 2022, leading up to the conclusion of MSI 2022, Faker faced numerous troubles. After addressing the issue of game sabotage in the Korean ranking system, targeting LPL players, Faker stirred significant outrage in the Chinese League of Legends community. Subsequently, Riot banned some players' accounts on the Korean server, escalating the conflict.
After the MSI 2022 finals, Faker admitted to being 'unimpressed with any players from Royal Never Give Up,' sparking heated debates among LPL fans. Many believed that Faker underestimated his opponents, leading to intense discussions among fans of the Demon King defending their idol.
Recently, Faker has found himself in trouble again. Specifically, on a well-known forum in Korea, an antifan of Faker has dedicated an entire section just to talk about him. Notably, since MSI 2022, this section has seen numerous posts attacking Faker with harsh words. The situation became so serious that T1 had to mobilize its legal team to address it immediately. T1's lawyer stated that the culprit was forced to delete all posts attacking Faker, and legal action may be taken.
It's evident that Faker is still not at peace even though the LCK Summer 2022 is approaching. However, with his experience, the 'Demon King' knows how to maintain focus and prepare best for the upcoming Summer Split. For Faker, it's not just about securing a spot in the Worlds 2022; he undoubtedly desires nothing more than the championship title.
