Drama T1 – Gumayusi Faces Criticism as Fans Turn on Zeus
In recent days, T1 fans have been fully focused on their team’s performance in the LCK Cup 2025. However, the matches witnessed T1’s players, especially Gumayusi, grappling with significant drama. It can be summarized that, for many T1 fans, the ongoing struggles of the team evoke a sense of sympathy for Gumayusi.
On the afternoon of February 12 (Vietnam time), numerous T1 fans, especially those supporting Gumayusi, expressed their anger. Specifically, when a fan sent a message to T1’s membership account to voice their support for Gumayusi, the message was quickly deleted. However, this fan also discovered that many comments targeting and criticizing Gumayusi (and his family) remained untouched.
At this time, many T1 fans are increasingly expressing their disappointment towards… Zeus. When T1’s coach decided to “cut ties,” the team also took drastic actions by removing information about him from their official announcements. Furthermore, T1’s CEO released a 25-page document addressing criticisms regarding Zeus and the management of the team.
Before this, Gumayusi was facing some of the most significant challenges due to T1’s management. Many fans have begun to “backtrack, apologize to Zeus.” In reality, throughout these days, T1’s CEO and the coaching staff have remained silent regarding the situation involving Gumayusi.
All this is just a reflection of the statements from Coach KkOma and Faker. However, these two individuals can only serve as “employees” and cannot represent the decisions made by the team’s leadership.
The Current Situation of Gumayusi at T1 is Quite Complicated
In the current context, there are opinions suggesting that “T1 wants to change strategies, so they should replace Gumayusi,” which can be viewed from different angles. If only discussing professional aspects, there is not much to say. However, the direct toxicity towards the team in a dedicated fan community is a significant issue, especially as the team is actively trying to “idolize” their players.
Specifically, T1 has not yet established any clear stance regarding their players. This has only fueled T1 fans’ frustration. There are still fans who believe in Faker’s strong viewership appeal. However, if the situation becomes more severe, even Faker may not be able to “save” T1 any longer.
