"Sports Are Meant to Be Watched and Enjoyed Together"... Faker on the Value of Sports After Winning Second Consecutive Asian Games Gold

The South Korean national team has won its second consecutive gold medal in the League of Legends esports event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

In an interview, Lee Sang-hyeok, Choi Woo-je, and Ryu Min-seok shared their thoughts on winning back-to-back gold medals, behind-the-scenes stories from the finals, the meaning of esports, and their determination for upcoming international competitions.

When asked about any memorable episodes from the tournament, Lee Sang-hyeok revealed an unexpected behind-the-scenes detail, saying, "I ate a lot of convenience store instant noodles, so my skin got a bit worse."

(Reported by Yoo Byung-min | Produced and Edited by Nam Ju-hyeon | Filmed by Choi Dae-woong | Produced by Sports News Department)
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