Introduction: The S15 season has officially started, and I believe most players have been following the recent matches closely. The competitions across various regions have been very intense. From the current overall situation, the LCK region remains in a leading position globally, with no team from any region able to withstand their pressure. After defeating NS at home, T1 announced a surprising piece of news for players worldwide. Mid-laner Faker has re-signed with T1 for another four years, meaning that from 2013 to 2029, Faker will have been with SKT, leading many Korean fans to jest that Uzi left too early; this is the only YYDS.
Most players are quite familiar with Faker, who is recognized as the number one player in League of Legends. His overall popularity and heat are extremely high. He won the highest honor in League of Legends, the World Championship, during the S3 season. Over the years, his performance and results have become increasingly stable, unlike other players whose peak lasts only a few years. For over a decade, he has remained active on the competitive stage, even reaching the finals of the World Championship three times in recent years and winning the championship twice consecutively, making him the undisputed five-time champion.
Many people admire Li Ge; he has not been involved in any negative news over the years. Whether in the LCK or LPL regions, he has many fans supporting him, and even interactions with fans have been devoid of negativity. It is also reported that Faker is still single at 29, seemingly having never had a girlfriend. Recently, Gen became the king of the LCK, even breaking T1's previous record of 26 consecutive wins. Mid-laner Chovy's rhythm has become increasingly stable, but in his first match back in the LCK, Faker crushed Gen.
The home match against NS was quite easy, and after winning 2-0, Faker announced surprising news for all players. Li Ge officially revealed his four-year contract extension with T1, meaning he will continue to fight until 2029. By then, Faker will be 33 years old; it’s uncertain if he will still have his current reaction speed. This career length truly makes many players envious. He was just 17 when he won the World Championship in 2013. Of course, some fans believe that Riot Games and the LCK made the right decision; even if Faker's performance becomes unstable in the future, keeping him is essential to maintain the excitement of the competition.
Moreover, according to Xiao Lv Bu and others, they only learned about Faker's four-year contract extension with T1 that day. It is evident that Li Ge made this decision very cautiously, without any prior communication with his teammates. Many Korean netizens are also discussing this matter, stating that a professional player like Faker is indeed rare. One can only say that Uzi retired too early, leaving the competitive stage just as he reached the golden period of his career. He really should have played a few more years; perhaps he earned too much. This YYDS title truly belongs to Faker.
I estimate that no one expected Faker to re-sign with T1 for another four years, including many professional players and industry insiders. Even the official commentator from the LPL, Miller, joked that he didn’t really expect to see a showdown between Faker and Xiao Zao. Indeed, Uzi has already had his second child while Faker remains single. If Li Ge can continue to play for another two years, perhaps what Miller joked about could really come true.
What do you all think about this matter, dear viewers?