T1 Achieves a Unique “Milestone” but Cannot Fully Match Faker’s Legacy
There are many aspects to discuss about the match between T1 and Gen.G, particularly regarding their professional strengths. However, it is impossible to overlook the substantial viewership numbers that the second match between these two teams during the 2025 Regular Seasons brought to LCK. Notably, the match between T1 and Gen.G achieved a peak viewership of over 1.5 million, excluding the data from mainland China.
However, this time, Faker is just one part of the reason that attracted so much attention to the T1 – Gen.G match. Naturally, another key factor is the rivalry, as these are the top two teams in the LCK, making their matchups highly anticipated. Yet, another significant element is the drama surrounding T1 and the performance of Gumayusi.
One cannot ignore the controversies surrounding T1’s lineup during the 2025 LCK Cup, which has made every match involving this team even more noteworthy. Additionally, this is also the first time Gumayusi has taken the lead after a long period of being in the background. Everyone is eager to see how this season will unfold for him and what the future holds for this team as the season progresses.
Faker Remains Popular, but T1 Also Has Other Factors Captivating the LoL Community
In reality, attracting attention involves various controversial aspects, not just the gameplay itself, and this can be quite subjective. However, we cannot deny that these dramas have drawn significant attention to T1’s remaining matches. For a while now, a match featuring T1 has captivated audiences beyond just Faker’s presence.
Certainly, this is also a reason that cannot be overlooked. T1 must reassess its situation because the team cannot continue to draw attention in a negative direction like drama; rather, what fans are truly interested in is T1’s achievements this season.
