League of Legends veteran Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok has been appointed as an honorary Korean police officer. The move places the world-renowned esports competitor at the forefront of a public campaign aimed at discouraging online gambling.
Quick Facts
- Appointees: Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok
- Role: Honorary Korean Police Officer
- Primary Focus: Public awareness campaign against online gambling
- Competitive Record: 6 League of Legends World Championships (2013, 2023–2025 title run)
- Accolades: Time 2026 Most Influential People in Sports, ESL Esports Hall of Fame, LoL Esports Hall of Legends
Public Awareness Campaign Against Online Gambling
South Korean authorities appointed Lee Sang-hyeok to the position to leverage his global public platform against illegal online gambling. As one of the most recognized figures in digital competition, his public profile is being utilized to reach younger demographics susceptible to online gaming-adjacent gambling schemes.
Faker continues to active compete for Korean organization T1. His involvement as an honorary officer centers on public safety promotion and educational outreach across regional media channels.
Timeline: Key Milestones in Faker's Career
The honorary appointment follows more than a decade of top-tier competitive play in League of Legends. A brief look at the milestones defining his career trajectory leading into 2026:
- 2013: Faker claims his first League of Legends World Championship, beginning his tenure at the top of competitive MOBA play.
- 2022: Re-signs with T1, where the organization officially dubs him the "Unkillable Demon King."
- 2023–2025: Executes an undefeated three-year run across international finals, securing three consecutive world titles to bring his career total to six.
- 2026: Named to Time's list of the most influential people in sports alongside inductions into the ESL Esports Hall of Fame and Riot Games' LoL Esports Hall of Legends.