Many Fans Discover T1’s Actions Spark Controversy
In recent days, the drama surrounding T1 has shown no signs of cooling down. Across various forums, the controversy within the League of Legends community revolves around how T1 interacts with other teams, which has been a continuous topic of discussion. Recently, fans have discovered that T1 received gifts meant for Smash from an anti-fan group targeting Gumayusi, a well-known player in the LCK.
Specifically, on the afternoon of February 27 (Vietnam time), Smash shared a post on social media featuring a caption indicating that it was a gift from fans. However, many fans noticed that the act of gifting to Smash was viewed as a significant action by the anti-fan group, which has been openly discussed in recent days.
To clarify, T1’s acceptance of fan gifts has been heavily scrutinized. This particular anti-fan group has previously sent tanks and bouquets to criticize Gumayusi in past years. Therefore, T1’s actions are raising new suspicions and controversies. According to some fans, T1 may be exploiting the anti-fan sentiment of one player to elevate the notoriety of another.
T1’s Actions May Signal a Shift in League of Legends History
It’s common for teams to have both fans and anti-fans. However, if T1 is indeed acting as fans suspect, it could represent a significant change in the history of League of Legends. Even when LCK teams have experienced “idolization,” there has never been a team that engages in such actions as T1 appears to be doing.
Moreover, this situation could affect other teams and draw attention to T1 as they plummet in popularity. If during the LCK Cup 2025—a tournament aimed at kicking off the season—T1 cannot deliver their best strategies to secure victories, fans have the right to be skeptical. With many variables at the World Championship, no one can confidently claim that they will regain their “undefeated aura” like in the past two years. Particularly when two cornerstone players of this historic achievement are no longer in the team, it raises concerns about the team’s future.
