"We've all been there": Internet rallies in support of T1 Faker after post-game breakdown

League of Legends fans are showing their support for Lee "Faker" Sang-Hyeok online after his recent, unfortunate breakdown. The incident occurred after T1 matched up against Gen.G for the LCK Summer 2024. The star player was seen head-butting the wall leading to his teammate, Guma, stopping him. This breakdown from a player of legendary status has prompted fans to share their reactions.

They have been taking to the internet and voicing their concern for Faker. This incident has also raised questions about the pressure esports players are under to win.

Note: This article contains topics about self-harm and anxiety. Reader discretion is advised.

Recently, @HUN2R shared a clip of Faker having a breakdown after a loss against Gen.G. We have decided not to share the clip in solidarity with the League of Legends player.

Gist of the Faker incident (Image via X/@HUN2R)

Following the video going viral, players started sharing comments in support of the League of Legends esports player. One X user @xeenosgaming said:

"It's called venting. He's probably incredibly angry with himself in this moment. We've all been there, if you haven't you have never really tried."

Another fan, by the name of @VioletNobushi, claimed this whole situation was raised due to Riot Games changing the meta of League of Legends. The fan urged the developer to "fix" the meta before Worlds.

Faker fan on changing meta in LoL (Image via X/@VioletNobushi)

X user @popsly_lol demanded T1 should check on him and give him all the necessary support he needs.

A Faker fan asking T1 to check up on him (Image via X/@popsly_lol)

A fan named @Its_nonsoo sympathized with the LoL player, claiming stress from constantly losing and declining performance can lead to this.

The fan looking to sympathize with the situation (Image via X/@Its_nonsoo)

X user @Angelica_Reed1 was heartbroken to see the star player have a breakdown in front of a crowd. Many fans are praying for the recovery of the LoL player after the unfortunate incident.

Faker fan heartbroken after knowing about the incident (Image via X/@Angelica_Reed1)

The hashtag #We_Stand_For_Faker was trending on X, with fans showing support for the player while the clip was being circulated online. However, this is not the first time the player dealt with stress.

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Many consider Faker to have a legendary status in the LoL esports scene. His gameplay and attacks are praised worldwide by casual and hardcore fans. However, there is a flip side to this success story. Many esports players face significant stress due to many factors like intense competition, a decline in their performance, backlash from fans, and more.

T1's star player is no stranger to these things. He has admitted to feeling immense pressure to perform at the highest level consistently in the past.

Now, following the recent incident, fans are concerned about his well-being and hopeful the LoL player will emerge stronger after the unfortunate incident.