Gaming peripherals giant Corsair has officially added another superstar to its esports roster, announcing an exclusive partnership with Lee Gumayusi Min-hyeong, one of the most decorated AD carries in League of Legends history.

A world champion joins the CORSAIR roster 🏆

We are partnering with Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong. One of the greatest ADCs of all time. Reigning world champion. Finals MVP.

Gumayusi’s gameplay continues to prove his excellence. We’re here to support and elevate it with CORSAIR… pic.twitter.com/5O19OEeUmb

— CORSAIR (@CORSAIR) January 15, 2026

The announcement was confirmed through Corsair’s social media channels, with the company calling Gumayusi one of the greatest ADCs of all time, a reigning world champion, and the Worlds 2025 Finals MVP. It is a statement signing that further cements Corsair’s growing influence across top-tier competitive gaming.

A Partnership Built On Championships And Precision

Gumayusi’s resume speaks for itself. He is the Worlds Finals MVP for 2025, a three-time World Champion from 2023 to 2025, a multiple-time LCK champion, and a consistent All-Pro First Team selection. From his early breakthrough at the KeSPA Cup in 2018 to dominating the world stage, Gumayusi has built a reputation for delivering under pressure when it matters most.

Corsair says the partnership is about more than branding. The company will support Gumayusi’s competitive career with its pro-level peripherals, while also working closely with him to help shape the next generation of esports-focused gear. According to Corsair, the goal is to combine elite-level gameplay insight with engineering precision to push performance even further.

Pro-Level Gear Trusted By Gumayusi

As part of the partnership, Gumayusi will continue using a range of Corsair peripherals already familiar to fans. His personal setup includes the SABRE v2 PRO Carbon Fiber Wireless gaming mouse, a Corsair mechanical keyboard, and a cloth-based control mouse pad designed for consistent accuracy.

Corsair has highlighted several flagship products tied to the collaboration, including the Vanguard Pro 96 keyboard, the SABRE v2 PRO Wireless Carbon Fiber mouse, and the MM Pro Control mouse pad. Each product is positioned as tournament-ready equipment, built for split-second decision-making and reliability on the biggest stages.

Image Credit: Corsair

Image Credit: Corsair

From T1 Exit To A New Chapter In 2026

The signing comes during a major transition in Gumayusi’s career. After winning Worlds 2025 and earning Finals MVP, he stunned the League of Legends community by leaving T1, ending a seven-year run with the iconic organisation.

In 2026, Gumayusi is set to compete with Hanwha Life Esports, reuniting with former teammate Choi Zeus Woo-je. The roster is already being tipped as a serious contender for the LCK title, with ambitions stretching from domestic success to international events like MSI 2026 and Worlds 2026.

Corsair’s Expanding Esports Footprint

Gumayusi is the latest high-profile name to join Corsair’s growing list of esports partnerships. The company has recently served as the official peripheral partner for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 in Counter-Strike 2 and launched multiple co-branded collections with Call of Duty titles, including Warzone and Black Ops 7.

Through its SCUF Gaming and Fanatec brands, Corsair has also secured partnerships with Fallout and Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, signalling a clear push to dominate across multiple competitive gaming ecosystems.

Gumayusi On Trust And Performance

Commenting on the deal through his agency FANABLE, Gumayusi described the partnership as a natural fit for elite competition.

He said it was a great honour to work with Corsair as a global esports ambassador, adding that in professional gaming, where victory can be decided in a split second, trusting your equipment is essential. Gumayusi also noted that this trust becomes even more critical on the international stage and in grand final matches, where pressure reaches its peak.

With championship pedigree, global recognition, and a renewed focus on innovation, Corsair and Gumayusi are positioning themselves as a partnership built to last well beyond the 2026 season.

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T1 has officially announced that star ADC Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong is leaving the organisation, marking one of the biggest roster shocks of the LCK offseason. After seven years with the team, three consecutive Worlds titles, and a Finals MVP trophy, the 23-year-old is stepping away to begin a new chapter in his career.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐆𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐮𝐬𝐢

‘Gumayusi’ 이민형 선수가 T1을 떠나 새로운 도전을 시작하게 되었습니다.
함께한 시간 동안 들어 올린 트로피와 ‘Gumayusi’ 선수가 남긴 발자취는 팀과 팬들의 마음에 오래도록 빛날 것입니다.
T1은 ‘Gumayusi’ 선수의 헌신과 희생, 그리고 눈부신 활약에 대해… pic.twitter.com/zhiC6v7Qqu

— T1 LoL (@T1LoL) November 17, 2025

Below is everything fans need to know about his departure, his legacy with T1, and what comes next for the team.

A Farewell That Shakes the LCK

T1 broke the news through a heartfelt social media post and a farewell video, thanking Gumayusi for his years of dedication, sacrifice, and world-class performances. The org highlighted the trophies they lifted together, saying those achievements will stay in the team’s history and in the hearts of fans.

The departure immediately sent shockwaves throughout the league. Much like Zeus’ exit last year, this move signals the end of an era for T1’s iconic ZOFGK lineup. With Gumayusi gone, only Faker, Oner, and Keria remain.

Seven Years of Triumphs and Turbulence

Gumayusi joined T1’s system in 2018 and made his mark during the 2020 Regional Finals, narrowly missing his first Worlds appearance. His early years included rotation with former ADC Teddy, but by the end of 2021, the coaching staff fully committed to him as their starting AD Carry.

What followed was one of the greatest runs in League of Legends history:

• LCK Spring Champion 2022
• MSI Finalist and Worlds Finalist in 2022
• Double LCK Finalist and Worlds Champion in 2023
• LCK Spring Finalist and Worlds Champion in 2024
• MSI Finalist and three-time Worlds Champion in 2025

He capped off this year by winning Worlds 2025 Finals MVP against KT Rolster, proving himself once again as the best AD Carry in the world.

A Season That Nearly Fell Apart

Despite finishing at the peak, Gumayusi’s year started in the worst possible way. T1 benched him at the beginning of the season, replacing him with academy talent Shin “Smash” Geum-jae. It reportedly took direct intervention from T1 CEO Joe Marsh to reinstate him in the main roster.

Once he returned, Gumayusi stormed back with one of the strongest redemption arcs the LCK has seen. His performances anchored T1 throughout the year and carried them to yet another world title.

The End of the Gumayusi and Keria Duo

Perhaps the biggest heartbreak for fans is the breakup of the iconic bot lane pairing of Gumayusi and Ryu “Keria” Min-seok. The duo has been widely regarded as one of the greatest in the world and a defining part of T1’s success across multiple seasons.

Their synergy, aggression, and playmaking shaped the team’s identity. For many, seeing this partnership end marks the true close of an era.

What Happens Next for T1?

T1 has not yet announced who will replace Gumayusi, leaving fans waiting for the next big reveal in what is shaping up to be a wild offseason. The organisation also needs to make decisions around top laner Choi “Doran” Hyeon-joon, whose contract expires at the end of the year.

Meanwhile:

• Faker remains signed through 2029
• Oner and Keria are contracted until 2026

With so many iconic pieces still in place, T1 now faces the challenge of rebuilding around a new ADC while maintaining the championship standards fans expect.

A New Journey Begins

In his farewell video, Gumayusi said he is “starting a new chapter, another journey to prove myself,” though he has not yet revealed his next destination. Whether he stays in the LCK, moves to the LPL, or shocks everyone with an overseas signing remains unknown.

What is clear is that he leaves T1 with his head held high as a three-time world champion and one of the most decorated ADCs in League of Legends history.

Wherever he ends up, the entire global LoL community will be watching.

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The Reign Continues

The 2025 League of Legends World Championship semifinals came to a dramatic close in Shanghai, where back-to-back world champions T1 dismantled Top Esports (TES) in a commanding 3-0 sweep. The victory marks T1’s fourth consecutive Worlds Grand Final appearance and their eighth overall, as the South Korean powerhouse continues to prove why they’re the undisputed kings of international League of Legends.

T1 RETURN TO THE WORLDS FINAL! pic.twitter.com/VSu6Ft4Lli

— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 2, 2025

Once again, the saying rings true: “T1 doesn’t lose to the LPL.”
This latest triumph extends their incredible record to 13 consecutive best-of-five wins against Chinese teams on the Worlds stage, a streak spanning over a decade.

A Rough Start Turned Ruthless Momentum

T1’s journey to this point wasn’t without turbulence. Their Swiss Stage campaign started confidently with a win over FlyQuest but quickly faltered with losses to CTBC Flying Oyster and Gen.G. Still, the reigning champs bounced back with dominant 2-0 victories over 100 Thieves and Movistar KOI, securing a spot in the Knockout Stage.

From there, T1 flipped the switch. They edged out Anyone’s Legend in a nail-biting 3-2 quarterfinal series before unleashing their full potential against Top Esports.

TES, entering as the LPL’s third seed, had been riding high after defeating G2 Esports and 100 Thieves in the Swiss Stage and taking revenge against Bilibili Gaming to secure their playoff berth. But once they met T1, their run came to a screeching halt.

Game 1 – The Slow Burn

The opening match began cautiously, both sides feeling each other out with tight laning and even gold trades. Yet beneath the calm surface, T1 quietly took control of neutral objectives and rotations, forcing TES onto the back foot.

A pivotal teamfight around Atakhan broke the stalemate, with T1 coming out on top and turning their map pressure into a Baron buff. TES scrambled to hold their ground, but Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok’s leadership and Ryu “Keria” Min-seok’s crisp engages ensured that T1 never lost control. After 30 minutes, the defending champions closed out Game 1 with clinical precision.

T1 extend their lead! #Worlds2025 pic.twitter.com/kET4eYdmcs

— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 2, 2025

Game 2 – Gumayusi Unleashed

TES tried to shake things up in Game 2, pushing the tempo early with more aggressive plays. However, Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong had other plans. His Kai’Sa performance was nothing short of spectacular, dodging every gank and tearing through TES’s fragile backline.

T1’s coordination was spotless, Keria’s setups, Faker’s follow-ups, and Oner’s map control kept TES pinned down. By the 28-minute mark, T1 had built an insurmountable gold lead and demolished TES’s Nexus in a 25–8 kill stomp.

HUGE NEEKO ULT by Keria to win the fight! #Worlds2025 pic.twitter.com/oypQSjcuWn

— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 2, 2025

Game 3 – Kanavi’s Effort, But T1 Too Strong

Desperate to stay alive, Top Esports came out swinging in Game 3. Jungler Seo “Kanavi” Jin-hyeok tried to set the pace with early picks, and top laner Bai “369” Jiahao continued to impress with creative plays on K’Sante and Ambessa.

But T1’s teamfighting once again proved superior. Every skirmish swung their way, their macro decisions immaculate. TES’s aggression backfired as T1 punished every mistake. With a 34–15 kill lead and total map dominance, T1 stormed into TES’s base for one final Nexus takedown, securing a clean sweep and their place in yet another Worlds Grand Final.

Absolute domination! 💥
T1 topple Top Esports, the LPL’s last hope, to make it to their fourth Worlds Grand Finals. 🏆🔥#T1Win #Worlds2025@T1LoL @lolesports pic.twitter.com/iKQqRuR2BD

— GosuGamers LoL (@GosuGamersLoL) November 2, 2025

Faker and Keria Shine Once Again

While Gumayusi dazzled on damage duty, the heart of T1’s success was still Faker and Keria. The veteran midlaner played a flawless series, always where he needed to be, while Keria’s Rakan, Renata Glasc, and Neeko once again showcased his versatility and game sense.

Their synergy, backed by Zeus’s stable top-lane presence and Oner’s calculated jungle control, left TES with no openings.

The Telecom War Awaits

With this win, T1 set up one of the most anticipated finals in League of Legends history, an all-Korean showdown against KT Rolster. It’s the first all-LCK Worlds Final since 2022, when T1 fell to DRX in one of the most memorable championship runs ever.

This time, though, the stakes are even higher. Dubbed the “Telecom War”, the clash between T1 (representing SK Telecom) and KT (representing KT Corporation) brings decades of rivalry from Korea’s telecommunications industry straight into the Summoner’s Rift.

History is calling once again, and with both teams at their peak, Worlds 2025’s Grand Final could go down as one of the greatest ever.

TES Bow Out with Pride

Despite the loss, Top Esports can hold their heads high. Their semifinals finish marks their best international result in years, and their third-to-fourth place standing earns them US$400,000. With young stars and renewed confidence, the LPL squad will be looking to return stronger next year.

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