E-Sports Rising Star

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Korean e-sports players have been making headlines recently. One of them, Lee Sang-hyeok, has emerged as a rising star of the global e-sports sector.

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The winner of a major e-sports competition for the game League of Legends, which opened in Shanghai back in May, was the Korean team SKT T1. The team set a precedent by achieving the Grand Slam of e-sports. Its best-performing member is Lee Sang-hyeok, who is known by his nickname "Faker."

[Soundbite] Lee Sang-hyeok(Faker) : "We were able to win thanks to the support from our Korean and global fans."

Lee Sang-hyeok debuted in e-sports in 2013 at the age of 18. Back then he suspended his studies to focus solely on e-sports, which was possible thanks to the support of his parents.

[Soundbite] Lee Sang-hyeok(Faker) : "My parents didn't oppose my decision to become a pro-gamer. On the contrary, they gave me their support."

During the first year after his debut, Lee led his team to a victory at a world championship, drawing the attention of global media including CNN. His fans always accompany him at competitions.

[Soundbite] Lee Sang-hyeok's Fan from Netherlands

Even though he's already unrivaled, Lee practices at least ten hours a day to further polish his skills.

[Soundbite] Lee Sang-hyeok(Faker) : "I want to show that e-sports is a sound sport with global competitiveness."

After realizing his dream as an e-sports player, Lee Sang-hyeok is now poised to achieve higher goals.