Faker, anomaly in esports

In South Korea, December is traditionally when companies lay out their plans for the year ahead — a moment for roadmaps, restructuring and long-term vision. In esports, there is one figure whose personal decisions carry similar weight. Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, whose career trajectory has long functioned as a barometer for the League of Legends ecosystem, is one of the few individuals whose direction alone can influence the esports industry at large. On Dec. 18, Lee held a solo press conference re