Faker Becomes First Esports Player on South Korean Commemorative Stamp

On October 10, 2026, the Korea Postal Service shattered a long-standing postal precedent by issuing an official commemorative stamp collection dedicated to League of Legends professional player Faker, honoring his six world championships and global impact on the sport.

Strict Postal Regulations Cleared by Overwhelming Majority

South Korean postal regulations strictly prohibit issuing commemorative stamps featuring living individuals. An exception is made only when a person makes extraordinary contributions to the nation’s prestige, international peace, culture, art, sports, or science.

Faker cleared this regulatory hurdle by securing an overwhelming majority vote from the Korea Post evaluation committee.

President Park Honors Player with Commemorative Stamp

Korea Post President Park In-hwan stated that the player fully earned the qualification for a commemorative stamp due to his role in elevating South Korea’s international standing globally.

Prior to this postal honor, the player received South Korea’s highest sports honor, the Cheongnyong Medal, from President Lee Jae-yeol. He was also honored with a commemorative coin released by the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation.

A Heavy Sense of Responsibility and a Personal Promise

“I never imagined my face would appear on a postal stamp when I first began my career,” Faker stated in response to the honor, noting that the recognition brings a heavy sense of responsibility. He added that he intends to gift the very first set of stamps to his grandmother, whom he credits as the steadfast supporter of his early gaming ambitions.

Detailed Breakdown of the 140,000-Sheet Print Run

The collection consists of two major sheet designs, with 70,000 copies printed for each sheet. This totals 140,000 individual sheets containing ten stamps each.

The first sheet focuses on the theme “Beginning of a Legend,” capturing his debut world championship win in 2013 through his early career milestones up to 2016. It features in-game representation via his Hall of Legends Ahri and championship Zed cosmetics.

The second sheet, titled “Myth Beyond Legend,” highlights championship moments spanning from 2023 to 2025. It features his Galio and Sylas championship skins.

Faker Becomes First Esports Competitor on National Stamps

Korea Post authorized a limited run of 40,000 commemorative stamp albums featuring custom Ahri-themed envelopes and a randomized selection of four stamps from the twenty total designs. Faker remarked that while sales figures matter less than general public engagement with esports and traditional mail services, he hopes the release encourages broader public interest.

As the first esports competitor in South Korean history to feature on a national postal stamp, Faker joins a select group of figures recognized for cultural and athletic achievement. The physical stamps bridge traditional state correspondence with digital competition, utilizing a medium that the player described as a historic and symbolic vehicle for human connection.

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