Gumayusi Attacks as Faker’s Anniversary Approaches
Although the exact date may not align perfectly with the anniversary, the match between T1 and Gen.G coincides with a significant milestone in the League of Legends community and particularly for LCK fans, marking 12 years since Faker officially debuted in the professional League of Legends scene. However, this occasion has also become a reason for a faction of anti-fans to target Gumayusi, the 2002-born player.
Specifically, according to a recent heated debate on social media platforms like X and Naver, many anti-fans have criticized Gumayusi for receiving too much support on the day of Faker’s debut. “It’s heartbreaking to witness the cheers for Gumayusi overshadowing the cheers for Faker,” one user expressed. “From my experience, the cheers for Gumayusi were louder than those for Faker.”
However, this situation has sparked significant outrage among Faker’s fans. After all, cheering for any player is a basic right for fans. The fact that this group of fans is more supportive of one player over others is a common occurrence in the esports community. Moreover, many T1 fans, especially those who identify with the HJFGK (or DOFGK) group, felt that Gumayusi’s prominence on stage with the strong opposing team contributed to the significance of the event.
Interestingly, the decision to use Faker as a reference for criticism has sparked a strong reaction from Quang Vuong fans. According to some reports, the “war of words” this time has become a matter of personal pride for the fans: “If you have time, please go and cheer for your favorite player. Whether larger or smaller than other fan groups depends on your capacity. Using Faker as a reason to attack our supporters is unacceptable.”
Gumayusi Faces Pressure Leading Up to T1’s Departure
As the match approaches, fans are increasingly concerned about Gumayusi’s future, especially as T1’s performance has been underwhelming recently. Alongside this, there are also negative remarks from a segment of anti-fans who are ready to attack this player at any moment. These pressures are likely to follow Gumayusi until he leaves T1.
