Introduction: The S16 season has officially begun, and most fans have been following the recent offseason developments. LCK's performance in the Global Pioneer Tournament was quite disappointing; originally considered a sure champion, they encountered repeated issues and were swept 6-0 by G2, failing to even reach the finals. Recently, Korean netizens have focused their attention on T1. As the new season schedule unfolds, they hope Faker can deliver exceptional performances. Recently, Faker once again appeared on the Korean edition of "Fortune" magazine. Meanwhile, LCK's new stock guru, Showmaker, has gained popularity, and netizens have humorously suggested that Mlxg should quickly venture into Korean stocks.

Faker Featured on Korean Edition of "Fortune" Magazine

Most fans are quite familiar with Faker. As the公认的第一人 in League of Legends, his popularity and influence are immense. With six World Championship titles—an unprecedented and likely unmatched achievement—no professional player has surpassed him. This season, his overall performance wasn't particularly outstanding; he achieved a perfect record in the regular season but was eliminated after consecutive losses to BFX and DK in the playoffs. However, following LCK's setback in the Pioneer Tournament, all attention has shifted to T1, as they remain the perennial contenders in international competitions.

Recently, T1's mid-laner Faker再次 appeared on an LCK magazine—this time, the Korean edition of "Fortune." In the interview, his impressive achievements were noted, but more striking was his attitude toward these accomplishments. Faker doesn't merely aim to be a symbol of an era; he strives to be a benchmark as a continuously improving player. Rather than attributing Lee Sang-hyeok's legend solely to dazzling records, it stems more from his steady presence as "Faker," which will endure in people's memories. This magazine cover further solidifies Faker's status as a minor financial magnate, as in Korea, this publication symbolizes prestige.

Recently, LCK's stock guru Showmaker has also gained attention. Although his investment amounts aren't particularly large, his overall returns are quite impressive. During a recent livestream, he公开 stated, "Last month, when Samsung Electronics was around 170,000, I bought 3 million KR worth. Samsung surged to 200,000, so I sold and made a profit, then reinvested in Kakao. I'm still waiting for it to rise. Since you all ignored me, I'll add more—tomorrow I'll increase my holdings." It's clear that Showmaker remains very confident.

3 million KRW is approximately 14,000 RMB—indeed, just a small venture. Compared to these professional players' salaries, it might not even equal a month's income. Many netizens have called out LPL's "Pot菲特" (Mlxg) to learn from "Show菲特." In his prime, Mlxg was a top-tier professional player; competitions and livestreams brought him significant earnings, but he invested全部 in stocks and ended up losing everything. Back then, he even casually told fans during a livestream, "Today, I earned a month's salary in one day." Mlxg is indeed the only top LPL professional player in recent years who managed to become a financial delinquent through his own actions.

Goodbye Thoughts

T1's match schedule has been officially released. Their first match will be against KT, followed by encounters with established strong teams like HLE and GEN. It's clear that the early season schedule will be exciting. Currently, all LCK fans are closely watching T1. Despite undergoing roster重组, each year the team experiences an adjustment period. As the second season phase begins, they gradually regain form until the World Championship, where Faker returns to his god-like prowess.

What are your thoughts on this, esteemed viewers?