A post on the official League of Legends Korea social media account on Friday urged players to “control your inner fire,” accompanied by imagery from the popular online game. The message arrives as South Korea prepares to host the Esports Nations Cup and amid ongoing discussion regarding the absence of star player Faker from a planned promotional event in Hong Kong.
The Esports Nations Cup is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, later this year. Details regarding South Korea’s roster are still emerging, with speculation focusing on which players will represent the nation in the international competition. Sheep Esports recently published an article examining potential team compositions for South Korea.
The League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) recently concluded its Cup Finals, previewed by Inven Global. The event highlighted the competitive landscape within South Korea’s professional League of Legends scene.
Separately, the planned appearance of Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, at a promotional event in Hong Kong earlier this month generated significant interest. Although, his absence reportedly impacted resale values for event tickets on Carousell, according to the South China Morning Post. The reason for Faker’s absence was not detailed in the report.
Meanwhile, a recent LoLMeetupKorea event, as reported by The Korea Times, provided a space for gamers to connect and build community around the game. The event underscored the continued popularity of League of Legends within South Korea, a nation with a strong esports tradition.
