April 6, 2026
League of Legends Faker becomes first esports athlete to appear on Korean postage stamps
There are few esports athletes as dominant as Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok. The League of Legends pro has won more World Championships than most players have had hot dinners, and his longevity proves he’s no one-hit wonder. The inaugural inductee to the esport’s Hall of Legends, Faker has collected myriad accolades over his 13-year career. He’s never been immortalized on a stamp, though. Until now.
There are few esports athletes as dominant as Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok. The League of Legends pro has won more World Championships than most players have had hot dinners, and his longevity proves he’s no one-hit wonder. The inaugural inductee to the esport’s Hall of Legends, Faker has collected myriad accolades over his 13-year career. He’s never been immortalized on a stamp, though. Until now.
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