Happy birthday! Faker turns 30 today

Faker is celebrating his 30th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Faker has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 30th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Faker, a cultural icon

Born Lee Sang-hyeok in Seoul on May 7, 1996, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Korean history. Faker's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Faker hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Faker as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 30.

Happy Birthday, Faker, you're the best!

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