The LoL World Championship 2024 will go down in history as one of the biggest events in LoL esports history.
Not only did it end with T1 winning their second consecutive Summoner’s Cup, but the tournament also broke all the viewership records, becoming the most-watched LoL event ever.
@T1LOL ARE THE 2024 WORLD CHAMPIONS!
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 2, 2024
The opening ceremony – featuring Mars Atlas of Forts, Ashnikko, Tiffany Aris, and Linkin Park, who wrote this year’s anthem, Heavy is the Crown – alone drew in over 4.2 million viewers, crushing the previous record of 3.3 million in 2022.
Yet it was the final series of the tournament, which far surpassed the previous record number, as 6.46 million people watched T1 deny the Chinese side their maiden world title.
T1 flip-flop to victory
The grand final series at O2 Arena started with Bilibili Gaming taking the lead with a commanding victory on the first map, which they ended with over 9k gold lead and 18-3 in kills.
T1 did not wait long to strike back, delivering an even bigger stomping against the Chinese champions on the second map, which Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok and co. won with a 14.4k gold lead 18-3 in kills.
FOUR FOR NOTHING for @BilibiliGaming! #Worlds2024 pic.twitter.com/Pf9tckiCMV
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 2, 2024
In the flip-flop fashion of the LoL Worlds 2024 finals, Bilibili Gaming won the third map, handing T1 a morale-crushing loss.
On the wings of top laner Chen “Bin” Ze-Bin and ADC Zhao “Elk” Jia-Hao, who combined for 14 kills, Bilibili Gaming continued the trend of allowing the losing team just three kills, ending the map with 17-3 in kills and 14.1k gold lead.
Game four of the series did not start well for the defending champions and was well on its way to ending in Bilibili Gaming’s favour.
However, despite BLG’s best attempts to seal the deal and win their first Summoner’s Cup, Faker had other plans and turned the tides of the battle around to tie the series at 2-2.
"FAKER IS NOT OF THIS EARTH" pic.twitter.com/tEl89qmork
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 2, 2024
With newly-found momentum, T1 wasted no time to get ahead early on the fifth and final map of the series.
They slowly chipped away at Bilibili Gaming with exceptional team play and excellent individual performances, ending the grand final after winning a crucial fight in the 31st minute.
Faker escapes! #Worlds2024 pic.twitter.com/pY5cYo2MC1
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 2, 2024
Faker was again under the spotlight as he led the charge for his team.
The LoL esports veteran absorbed a lot of pressure in the mid lane and, on multiple occasions, survived almost certain death, living up to his nickname, the “Unkillable Demon King”.
HUMBLE KING pic.twitter.com/MxyKQIJrOP
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 2, 2024
For his performance in the grand final and throughout the tournament, the 28-year-old was declared the LoL Worlds 2024 MVP and thus became the first player in history to win the accolade twice. He won his first MVP in 2016.
An unlikely road to the fifth World Championship title
From almost not qualifying for the season-culminating event to defeating the LoL Pro League’s (LPL) Bilibili Gaming on map five in LoL Worlds 2024 grand finals, T1 have completed their season in the most unlikely fashion.
Priced as $7.00 outsiders on the outright betting markets before the tournament began, T1 were not expected to have the tools to deal with the world’s elite teams.
Considering their run through the second half of the season, the tag of outsiders was more than justifiable.
They ended the LoL Champions Korea (LCK) 2024 Summer Playoffs in third place and edged past KT Rolster in the LCK 2024 Regional Finals to secure LCK’s fourth seed for the event.
Having struggled domestically, T1 did not seem ready to defend their throne.
Not only did T1 have to deal with the surging Hanwha Life Esports and their arch-rivals, Gen.G, the Korean juggernauts also faced stiff opposition from LPL titans in Bilibil Gaming, Top Esports, and LNG Esports, who were all priced as serious candidates to go all the way with the top LoL betting sites.
THE FIFTH.
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 2, 2024
Yet, despite all the obstacles they had to overcome, T1 made it to the end and won their fifth world championship title, retaining their status as the most successful LoL esports team in history.
The League of Legends World Championship will return to China in 2025 for the first time since 2020.
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With a coveted spot in the grand final at stake, T1 emerged triumphant with a 3-1 series victory, breaking a streak of 10 consecutive losses to Gen.G and securing their third straight appearance in the World Championship final.
They now prepare to face China’s Bilibili Gaming (BLG), aiming for a second consecutive Worlds title.
WELCOME TO THE #WORLDS2024 FINAL, @T1LOL! pic.twitter.com/9Pa6HoP9Kc
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) October 27, 2024
The rivalry between T1 and Gen.G is one of the most storied in LoL history, dating back to 2020.
Gen.G had dominated the rivalry since mid-2022, consistently besting T1 in major matches, including a 3-2 win in the 2023 LCK Spring Finals and their first international title at the Mid-Season Invitational.
Domestically, Gen.G continued to hold the upper hand throughout 2024, winning all their encounters against T1.
Both teams entered Worlds 2024 in strong form.
Gen.G went undefeated in the Swiss Stage, while T1 finished with a 3-1 record.
In the quarterfinals, T1 convincingly swept the LPL’s Top Esports 3-0, while Gen.G narrowly edged past FlyQuest from the LCS, 3-2.
The semifinal series kicked off with Gen.G faltering on early game dives, which T1 capitalised on by applying pressure across the map.
Despite some resilient skirmishing from Gen.G, T1 secured a crucial Baron and ultimately closed out the 30-minute game with an 11-6 kill lead.
Game two saw Gen.G bounce back, establishing early control with key kills in the laning phase.
They maintained their advantage, shutting down T1’s scaling efforts and winning the game decisively with a 12-1 kill score after 27 minutes.
Game three was pivotal, with both teams opting for aggressive, high-damage compositions.
Although Gen.G took an early lead by catching out T1’s top laner, Choi “Zeus” Woo-je, T1 quickly regained momentum through successive team fight victories and superior map control.
The game ended in T1’s favour after a 31-minute skirmish, with a dominant 20-3 kill lead, placing them at match point.
In the final game, T1 took the initiative once more, with support Ryu “Keria” Min-seok making crucial plays that slowed down Gen.G’s jungle pressure.
T1 methodically dismantled Gen.G’s defences, amassing a significant gold lead.
Gen.G briefly rallied by winning a team fight at the dragon pit, which allowed them to secure the Baron and equalise the gold disparity.
However, as the Baron buff expired, Gen.G’s misstep in the mid-lane handed T1 the opportunity to win a decisive fight, sealing the game after 33 minutes with a 15-9 kill lead.
This victory marked T1’s first series win over Gen.G in 2024, an emphatic statement that ended Gen.G’s season and sent them packing in third-fourth place with a $178,000 prize.
The win also underscored a remarkable turnaround for T1, who had come into Worlds as the LCK fourth seed and were just one game away from failing to qualify for the tournament.
Now, T1 stands on the brink of history.
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2024FAKER.
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— LoL Esports (@lolesports) October 27, 2024
With a record-setting seventh grand final appearance, legendary mid-laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok seeks his fifth Worlds title, a feat unmatched in the sport.
His first victory was in 2013, and 11 years later, he continues to defy the passage of time, embodying T1’s legacy as the past, present, and future of competitive League of Legends.
As T1 faces off against BLG in the grand final, they carry the weight of a storied history and the hopes of an entire region.
For Faker and T1, the goal is clear: to lift the Summoner’s Cup once again and reaffirm their place as the greatest team in League of Legends history.
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Despite a challenging season in 2024, which saw T1 narrowly secure a spot at Worlds by defeating KT Rolster in the LCK Regional Finals, the South Korean squad reaffirmed their status as a powerhouse on the global stage.
With this victory, T1 advanced to the semi-finals for the ninth time in Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok’s storied career, maintaining his perfect record of reaching the semis in all his Worlds appearances.
WELCOME TO THE #WORLDS2024 SEMIFINALS, @T1LOL! pic.twitter.com/i4JJ7hTsWM
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) October 19, 2024
Entering Worlds 2024 as South Korea’s fourth seed, T1 had a rocky start, including a loss to TES in their opening match of the Swiss Stage.
However, they bounced back with wins over paiN Gaming, Bilibili Gaming, and a decisive sweep of G2 Esports, securing their knockout stage berth.
TES, on the other hand, earned their place as the second seed from the LPL and were seen as strong contenders for the Summoner’s Cup, featuring a lineup with three former world champions.
Their road to the quarter-finals included victories over Fnatic and DPlus KIA, despite falling to Gen.G earlier in the Swiss Stage.
The series began with a slow-paced game one, with only four kills by the 25-minute mark.
TES initially held a narrow lead, but T1’s superior map control allowed them to secure a pivotal teamfight near Baron, leading to a decisive victory with a 13-5 kill score.
Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyung’s flawless Caitlyn performance, alongside Faker’s strong showing on Sylas, set the tone for the rest of the series.
In game two, T1 unleashed a near-perfect display, completely shutting out TES in a 15-0 rout.
Faker’s Ahri was pivotal, racking up six kills, while Gumayusi continued his dominance on Xayah, helping T1 secure match point.
TES struggled to find any openings, as T1 systematically dismantled them across the map.
Game 3 saw TES put up more resistance, but T1 had already figured out their strategy.
Despite TES’s attempts to rally, T1 outmanoeuvred them in crucial fights, culminating in a 37-minute victory to complete the sweep.
Gumayusi finished the series with a perfect KDA, while Ryu “Keria” Min-seok’s Pyke made his debut at Worlds 2024 with an impactful performance.
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What a series by Gumayusi. pic.twitter.com/FR28cKUC40
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) October 19, 2024
The series not only marked T1’s advance to the semi-finals but also set a new peak viewership record for Worlds 2024, drawing over 3.6 million viewers.
T1 will face either Gen.G, their long-standing LCK rivals, or North America’s FlyQuest in the semi-finals as they continue their quest to defend their title.
TES’s elimination means they finish fifth-eighth, earning $100,125 in prize money, while T1 have secured at least a third-fourth place finish and a guaranteed $178,000.
The victory reaffirms T1’s resurgence at Worlds, reminding everyone why they should never be counted out, especially with Faker leading the charge.
#Worlds2024 has come to an end for @TOP_Esports_. pic.twitter.com/XiRuZv331m
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) October 19, 2024
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The series marked Dplus KIA’s first win against T1 this year, breaking T1’s perfect 6-0 record in their 2023 meetings.
The win also ended Heo “ShowMaker” Su’s 15-match losing streak against Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok and T1, with ShowMaker earning MVP honours for his standout performances, especially in the decisive game five, where his LeBlanc was crucial in clinching the victory.
The match held even more significance for Dplus KIA’s rookie jungler, Choi “Lucid” Yong-hyeok.
In his debut LCK season, Lucid not only helped secure his team’s World Championship qualification but also earned the “Rookie of the Year” title, solidifying his position as one of the brightest new talents heading into the global stage.
WELCOME TO #WORLDS2024:
Congratulations to @DplusKIA on qualifying for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship! pic.twitter.com/OgwHdiTU6j
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) September 12, 2024
Despite T1 taking a 2-1 lead after game three, the team faltered in the final two games.
A controversial decision saw Faker, who had been dominant on Yone, switched to Corki, limiting his playmaking potential.
Dplus KIA capitalised on T1’s struggles, ultimately winning the 192-minute series, which was filled with back-and-forth mistakes and counterplays on both sides.
With this defeat, T1, who is the reigning World Champion, is on the brink of missing Worlds for the first time in the team’s storied history.
Their last chance to qualify comes on Saturday, September 14th, where they will face the winner of KT Rolster and BNK FearX.
KT Rolster and FearX will battle on Friday, September 13th, to determine who will challenge T1 in the final match for the LCK’s fourth and last Worlds seed.
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The second seed from the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) ended the four-day event undefeated, while 2024 MSI champions Gen.G were eliminated on the opening day of the tournament.
[#EWC 2024 LoL Grand Final vs TES]
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A story for the books that we wrote, together as 1.
— T1 LoL (@T1LoL) July 7, 2024
T1 and Top Esports won their way through to the grand final by defeating Team Liquid and G2 Esports in their respective semi-finals on Saturday.
After defeating pre-tournament favourites Gen.G 2-0 in the quarter-finals and dominating G2 Esports in a swift 2-0 win, TES entered Sunday’s grand final undefeated through four maps.
On the other hand, T1 was pushed to all three maps against Bilibili Gaming in the quarter-finals before playing out a close series with Team Liquid, with the LCK powerhouse winning both clashes 2-1.
Heading into the final series of the EWC LoL tournament, esports betting sites marked T1 as a slight favourite; however, early on in the match, T1 supporters would have been worried as TES took an early lead.
TES started with some aggressive plays, which helped Lin “Creme” Jian get ahead in his crucial matchup with Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok in the mid-lane.
TES quickly converted the early advantage into a 1-0 series lead, claiming all three dragons and the only baron on the map before knocking over T1’s nexus in just under 23 minutes.
The reigning LoL World Champions knew they had to respond on map two, and respond they did.
Led by some huge plays by Faker and Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon early on, T1 returned serve with a dominant map win of their own to tie the series 1-1 in 26 minutes.
The third map was the closest encounter of the grand final, but it would be T1 that continually won team fight after team fight and controlled the map.
TES mounted a small comeback and even slained the final baron of map four; however, T1 broke the base of TES and moved onto series point after 39 minutes of play.
The last map of the series was once again dominated by Oner and Faker as they continued to control the mid-lane and jungle, ultimately leading T1 to a convincing 3-1 victory in the grand final of the EWC LoL tournament.
Following the completion of the match, Faker was awarded the Most Valuable Player after consistently performing at a very high level throughout T1’s three series.
The man.
The myth.
The legend. pic.twitter.com/fN92J3mY0r— Esports World Cup (@EWC_EN) July 7, 2024
EWC LoL tournament standings
- 1st: T1 (USD$400,000)
- 2nd: Top Esports (USD$200,000)
- 3rd-4th: Team Liquid, G2 Esports (USD$100,000)
- 5th-8th: Bilibili Gaming, Fnatic, Gen.G, FlyQuest (USD$50,000)
Announced on January 4, 2024, the Hall of Legends aims to honour the most exceptional players in League’s history.
Faker’s induction is celebrated for his game-changing plays, numerous international and domestic trophies, and his enduring dedication to League of Legends.
“Faker is truly the most iconic and influential figure in League of Legends and esports history,” said John Needham, President of Esports at Riot Games.
“His name is synonymous with excellence in LoL Esports, and he has rightfully earned his place as our very first Hall of Legends inductee.”
4x World Champion
2x MSI Champion
10x LCK ChampionThe Unkillable Demon King takes his throne.
Welcome to the Hall of Legends, @Faker.Watch on June 14, 2024.@MercedesBenz | #HallOfLegends pic.twitter.com/Mzx9Z0oXtr
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) May 22, 2024
Faker’s selection involved a rigorous process where a panel of esports industry veterans and experts from every region evaluated candidates.
The South Korean star will be honored with a trophy and a custom Mercedes-AMG SL 63, his fourth car overall and second Mercedes-Benz.
To celebrate Faker’s induction, Riot Games is launching an in-game event featuring cosmetic items and a dedicated “art piece” that highlights his career milestones.
The event will include an event pass that allows players to earn cosmetics and explore pivotal moments in Faker’s career.
Additionally, leaks have revealed a new Ahri skin dedicated to him, and it’s speculated that the event will launch with patch 14.11, expected on May 29, 2024.
Faker and T1, his LCK team, will receive a percentage of the revenue from the sale of passes and bundles.
Faker’s career achievements are unparalleled: he boasts four World Championship titles, making him the oldest competitor to claim the Summoner’s Cup and the record holder for the most Worlds titles.
Additionally, he has 10 LCK trophies and two Mid-Season Invitational titles.
His contributions to LoL and esports have not only set a high standard for professional players but have also inspired millions globally.
This honour follows Faker’s 2018 induction into ESL’s Esports Hall of Fame, where he won the Special Community Award for his broad appeal and popularity.
Riot Games plans to make the Hall of Legends an annual celebration, continuing to honour the legacy of League of Legends and its greatest stars.
As fans celebrate Faker’s remarkable career, speculation grows about who w
ill be the next inductee into the Hall of Legends.
Riot Games intends to announce the next inductee around the same time next year, making it an anticipated yearly event in the esports calendar.
]]>This best-of-five series marked their first international encounter since MSI 2019, where G2 emerged victorious.
EMEA fans were eager for a repeat performance, but T1 had other plans.
The series kicked off with T1 taking the first game, despite an impressive solo kill from G2’s mid-laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther on Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok.
However, G2 swiftly retaliated in game two, displaying strategic prowess to level the score.
With a dominant performance in game three, G2 reached match point, showcasing their ability to outmanoeuvre the reigning world champions.
But T1 fought back in game four, capitalizing on G2’s mistakes to force a decisive fifth game.
Throughout the series, both teams brought out unconventional champion picks, including signature choices like Kog’Maw, Vel’Koz, and Yasuo.
However, it was in game five where the true mastery of both teams was on display.
The game remained intensely close, with neither side gaining a clear advantage even after 30 minutes of play.
Every move became crucial, with a single teamfight potentially deciding the series.
While G2 secured individual kills, T1’s superior poke damage and Baron buff allowed them to apply relentless pressure, gradually securing double inhibitors.
In the final decisive fight, T1 picked off G2 one by one, clinching the series victory in a swift and decisive move.
WHAT. A. SERIES.@T1LOL DEFEAT @G2LEAGUE! #MSI2024 pic.twitter.com/URVvdG0Czz
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) May 10, 2024
With this loss, G2 now finds themselves in the lower bracket, where they’ll face PSG Talon, while T1 advances to face off against the LPL’s first seed.
This match shattered the peak viewership record for MSI 2024, with over 2.3 million viewers tuning in, making it the most-watched match of the tournament thus far.
The clash between G2 and T1 was not only a showdown between East and West but also a rematch with historical significance, dating back to their legendary encounter at MSI 2019.
Despite G2’s valiant effort, T1 proved to be a formidable opponent, showcasing their resilience and adaptability throughout the series.
]]>Over the weekend, Faker secured his 600th victory and recorded his 3,000th kill in domestic play, making him the first player in the LCK to reach both of these remarkable feats.
While Faker holds the distinction of being the inaugural LCK player to achieve 3,000 kills, it’s worth noting that in the previous season, LPL veterans Song “Rookie” Eui-jin and Li “Xiaohu” Yuanhao attained this milestone in the Chinese domestic league.
Faker accomplished his 3,000th kill with Taliyah in the first game against BRION, ultimately leading T1 to a decisive 2-0 victory in the match.
3956 days, 75 unique champions. @T1LoL Faker has become the first player to reach
3000 #LCK kills
For his legendary history and trailblazing future, congratulations to Faker for 3000 kills!
pic.twitter.com/pz30TxYzKC
— LCK (@LCK) February 3, 2024
In comparison, no player in the LCS or LEC has reached the 3,000-kill mark.
Notably, FlyQuest’s Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen and G2 Esports’ Rasmus “Caps” Winther are the two active players closest to this achievement in their respective Western leagues.
Faker’s 600th overall win in the LCK occurred earlier in the week against DRX.
His 600 victories stand as the highest in LCK history, a remarkable feat considering his tenure in the league since 2013.
The veteran boasts over 150 more wins than the second-highest on the all-time wins list, KT Rolster ADC Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu.
ALL RECORDS LEAD TO FAKER
Congratulations to Faker, the LCK’s record trailblazer! pic.twitter.com/6hbGIsvZOp— LCK (@LCK) February 1, 2024
It’s essential to note that these statistics exclude Faker’s international event achievements at the World Championships and Mid-Season Invitational, likely widening the gap even further.
Currently occupying the second spot in the LCK with a 5-1 overall record, T1’s only setback this split was against Gen.G, who holds an impressive six-match winning streak in the 2024 season.
Following a brief in-season break for the lunar new year celebrations, Faker will embark on his journey for 4,000 LCK kills in a match against Dplus KIA scheduled for February 15.
]]>Following their commanding performance in the Worlds finals, every member of T1’s roster—Choi “Zeus” Woo-je, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong, Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon, and Ryu “Keria” Min-seok—clinched individual awards in their respective positions, solidifying their dominance.
The success reaffirms Faker’s status as the “Unkillable Demon King”, standing tall at the summit of League of Legends greatness.
The LCK Awards, a celebration of the stars in the Korean region, spotlighted outstanding players in each role: top, mid, bottom, jungle, and support.
T1’s clean sweep of these awards underscored their exceptional teamwork and individual brilliance.
Despite facing tough competition, the T1 lineup left no room for doubt about their deserving victories, especially after securing the LoL World Championship title on home ground, redeeming themselves from the previous year’s setback.
The 2023 season didn’t kick off with the same dominance that marked its conclusion.
In the Spring Split, T1 fell short of first place to Gen.G but still secured a spot in the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).
Unfortunately, their hopes of MSI victory were dashed by LPL’s JDG.
The setbacks continued in the summer with another defeat to Gen.G, compounded by Faker’s mid-lane absence due to injury.
However, the World Championship became the stage for T1’s redemption. Faker’s return to the starting roster, coupled with the unchanged roster, fueled their determination.
Zeus, the top lane player, showcased exceptional skills, earning his second Top Lane of the Year Award and the MVP title after the Worlds final.
Faker, the linchpin of T1, earned the overall Player of the Year, celebrated with the words “Legends never die”.
The LCK Awards sweep serves as a poignant reminder that a season’s trajectory can transform from a shaky start to a triumphant finish.
T1’s resilience and commitment demonstrated that setbacks are opportunities for comebacks.
In a broader context, 2023 was a remarkable year for South Korea in esports.
The Hangzhou Asian Games marked the debut of esports as a medal category, where South Korea secured four medals, including a gold from their national LoL team.
Additionally, South Korea hosted the League of Legends World Championship, a monumental event in the esports calendar.
T1, as the last remaining South Korean roster at Worlds, defied the odds to defeat every LPL opponent and claim their fourth Worlds title.
As 2023 concludes with the LCK Awards, Faker will have lifted his fifth award of the year, with a total of six if you include the Worlds title.
His accolades extend beyond League of Legends, with recognitions such as ‘Best Esports Athlete’ at The Game Awards and ‘Esports PC Player of the Year’ at the Esports Awards.
The year 2023 stands as a testament to T1’s resilience, Faker’s enduring legacy, and South Korea’s prowess in the ever-evolving world of esports.
The #LCKAwards 2023 Player of the Year goes to…
Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok!!!#LCK pic.twitter.com/rA8hRGJseS
— Ashley Kang (@AshleyKang) December 13, 2023
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T1’s 3-1 victory means that fans in attendance will have a home team to rally behind in the big show next weekend as the LCK second-seed gears up for their final showdown on Sunday, chasing the coveted Summoner’s Cup.
This marks T1’s sixth appearance in the LoL Worlds final, with the illustrious Korean organization striving for its fourth major trophy since its inception over a decade ago, originally as SK Telecom T1.
WELCOME TO THE #WORLDS2023 FINAL, @T1LOL! pic.twitter.com/v526lddmYx
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 12, 2023
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, a legend in his own right, played a sublime role in T1’s victory over JDG, showcasing his prowess on the virtual battlefield.
T1’s top laner, Choi “Zeus” Woo-je, expressed his determination on stage, referencing last year’s heartbreaking loss in the Worlds final against DRX.
The team took DRX to five games but fell short of securing victory.
This time, facing their fourth consecutive LPL team, T1 is set to clash with Weibo Gaming in the final after their victory over Bilibili Gaming in the first semi-final.
T1’s monumental run at their home Worlds required them to overcome every LPL seed, and JDG proved to be their toughest challenge yet as the LPL’s top seed.
However, T1 threatened to conclude the series early after a dominant performance in the opener, but JDG fought back, resetting the momentum in an intense battle.
Ryu “Keria” Min-seok’s exceptional performance on Renata in game three, combined with Faker’s incredible Azir plays, turned the tide in T1’s favour.
The home crowd’s support played a crucial role as T1 secured back-to-back game-turning team fights at Dragon, sealing their victory over the LPL top seed and earning them a spot in the final.
The viewership for T1’s triumph reached an impressive 4,308,901, making it the second-highest viewership for a League of Legends professional series in history, according to Esports Charts.
The stage is set for the ultimate League series, and T1’s journey will culminate in a showdown against Weibo Gaming in the Worlds 2023 grand final.
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