Faker, the renowned esports player, expressed his hopes for increased interest in both esports and the new commemorative stamp during the opening ceremony of the Faker Exhibition Hall at the Stamp Museum in Jung-gu, Seoul, on October 10.
The event featured a presentation of the actual stamps to Faker. He stated, "I am very honored that this commemorative stamp is being released. It is thanks to the support and interest of many people that I could become the subject of this stamp."
Faker identified his grandmother as the first person he would like to gift the stamp, saying, "Stamps are a traditional medium for conveying feelings, and I think my grandmother would really appreciate it."
He described esports as a sport that is ahead of its time, explaining that just as esports connects people online, stamps also serve as a medium for expressing emotions. He hopes the commemorative stamp will encourage reflection on the shared values of both fields.
The Ministry of Science and ICT's Korea Post plans to issue 140,000 sheets of the Faker commemorative stamp and 40,000 stamp albums starting on the 23rd. There will be two types of sheets, with 70,000 of each type, containing ten stamps per sheet.
Park In-hwan, head of Korea Post, highlighted that the issuance of the commemorative stamp recognizes Faker's contributions to promoting South Korea on the global stage and enhancing the country's prestige. He also emphasized the role of the post office in connecting people's hearts. Park stated, "We are confident that we will sell out."
The exhibition hall features the commemorative stamps, player uniforms, videos of glorious moments, and a gaming experience area.
Faker, who debuted in 2013, has achieved remarkable records, including six World Championship titles, ten League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) titles, and two Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) victories. Notably, he won a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Aichi Nagoya, marking his second consecutive victory following the 2023 Hangzhou Games. In 2024, he was named the first inductee into the 'Hall of Legends.'
In recognition of his achievements, he received the highest grade of the Korean Sports Medal, the 'Cheongryongjang,' in January, becoming the first esports player to do so.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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