League of Legends legend Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok caught the surprise of esports fans and K-Pop listeners alike with an apparent cameo in Stray Kids’ new video, Ceremony. Faker plays for T1 and renewed his contract to the League of Legends team recently. He is shown at the end of the clip at his PC before he signals for quiet which takes viewers by surprise.
Faker’s Impact on Both Esports and Pop Culture
Faker’s presence in the video shows that he is not just a big name in esports but also in South Korean entertainment. In 2024, he was awarded as the inaugural League of Legends Hall of Fame member. He is the 5-time World Champion. His cameo has made the fans go crazy; Ceremony has gained over three million views on YouTube within five hours. The comments section is filled with praises for him.
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T1’s Pursuit of Championship Glory
At a vital time for Faker and T1 while they compete in the ongoing League of Legends campaign 2025, this cameo does happen. T1, who has four matches to go in the group stage, has confirmed its presence in the playoffs. T1 is currently third in the… Now it aims to qualify for this year’s World Championship in China promising fans what is to come.
The Growing Relationship Between K-Pop and Esports
Stray Kids, an eight-member K-pop group formed in 2018, has participated in various esports events over the years. The group has previously worked on the soundtrack of League of Legends: Arcane Season 2 for a song called Come Play. K-pop and esports have partnered before, with different artists providing music and performances for gaming events. For example, girl group Aespa played at the 2025 PUBG Nations Cup in Seoul, while New Jeans, THE BOYZ and KISS OF LIFE have performed the official song of the League of Legends World Championship and VALORANT Champions respectively.
Regarding a crossover, Riot Games’ K/DA is an excellent example. K/DA combines League of Legends champions with the musical talents of I-DLE members Miyeon and Soyean. Showcasing creativity on both the gaming and K-pop fronts, this one was a hit.
As esports and pop culture continue to cross over, fans are witnessing exciting events ever more, thanks to the increased collaboration between these two spheres.