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Faker Joins Fight Against Youth Cyber Gambling0

Esports icon Lee Sang-hyeok, known globally as “Faker,” is taking on a new role off the digital battlefield to help teenagers avoid the dangers of illegal online gambling. Under a national initiative organized by South Korea’s National Police Agency, the 30-year-old “League of Legends” star will appear in public awareness videos and posters encouraging young people to use a specialized self-reporting system for cyber gambling.

The police agency named Lee an honorary senior police officer and goodwill ambassador during a ceremony at its Seoul headquarters on July 22. Authorities praised his decade-long career, highlighting his discipline, focus and self-control. Officials noted that his immense popularity in South Korea and abroad makes him uniquely equipped to inspire adolescents and counter the growing spread of youth gambling.

Upon accepting the appointment, which carries an honorary rank equivalent to an entry-level cybercrime investigator, Lee expressed a strong sense of responsibility. Reflecting on the personal struggles he faced as a teenager while pursuing a professional gaming career, the esports star said he hoped to leverage his new platform to guide young people toward healthier choices and exert a positive influence.