Parallel Theory with Olympic MVP Kim Yeon-kyung and Esports Legend Faker!

[@allenwalker4703]

"DON'T RETIRE!" Kim Yeon-kyung out ther representing the entire LoL community.

[@IntriguingPandaChick]

love them both - especially when you can see the differences in their personalities like this, but when it comes to mindset, drive, and values, they are completely aligned. That's what it means to be a top-level competitor.

[@ismbks]

he seemed way more comfortable than usual on camera, i think he enjoyed this interview

[@anaclararodas4833]

I was about to make the same comment 😆 Faker is more on the introvert side, meanwhile Ms. MVP on the extrovert side, but still clearly they connected.

[@ellas.2744]

@@ismbks I think Faker was comfortable during this interview because Yeonkyung was someone who had gone through similar experiences and hardships as him, so they had this innate level of understanding that whatever they shared with each other would be treated with respect and sincerity. If we compare this to other interviews where reporters would swarm Faker with questions just so they could get a clickbait title or something attention-grabbing for the headlines, I think Faker actually enjoyed meeting Yeonkyung and also probably learned something new from her. I'm happy to see both of them here together.

[@sandyheart6793]

This is such a wild crossover omg 😭 both so iconic and absolutely titans of their respective sports!!! Love the mature conversation and adorable interactions :))

[@naimas8120]

Esport Olympics incoming. LOL is among the pioneer games

[@LennardJaros]

I love the way the subtitles on this are stylized, shoutout to whoever edited it! And Faker and 김연경 have such natural chemistry, it's super nice to see!

[@happyspacefun3796]

I like them but at the same time I don't like that there are some parts that aren't subtitled

[@remigaillard4802]

I think it's literally the worst thing about this video, having to look everywhere for subtitles and they never look the same, it's annoying (also the notes are kinda cringe sometimes )

[@reinanaggi]

​@@remigaillard4802 that's just how variety shows in South Korea goes, there's a lot to read in the screen to add more context, I think it's not that bad to read some more short lines, you can rewind the video too if you want to re-read the text

[@ismbks]

@@reinanaggi yeah but they are meant for people who already understand korean, if you have no clue what they are saying it's a pain to watch

[@aesthory939]

TWO GOATS 🐐🐐👑

[@z34567890123456]

For the non-esports viewers go look up “Faker: The Numbers” and keep in mind he is still playing and just won his 5th World Championship. He is indisputably the GOAT of Esports.

[@martinkoitmae6655]

I think he can play for another 10 years to be honest

[@gelo832]

@@martinkoitmae6655 nope, he'll prob play for 3 years max because his wrist is so fked up alr

[@deadfromhell1235]

@@gelo832 He said in a T1 behind the scenes video, that he changed his whole gaming posture in summer and now he plays pain free

[@JoeARedHawk275]

@@deadfromhell1235There’s definitely still a risk of it worsening. For someone who has never had it, they may never develop it. However, there’s always a chance of it coming back once you get carpal tunnel

[@Alfhar]

@@gelo832quick carpal tunnel surgery can help

[@ofnothing]

I came for Faker but Kim Yeonkyung is super cool! Great to see two amazing athletes together

[@andreibacud5115]

Faker aiming for the olympics medal now

[@martinkoitmae6655]

In 2025 he will win olympics

[@FM1234]

He has an Asian games gold medal, which at least in Korea is seen as an Olympic gold medal and exempts him from military service

[@AsianHazza09]

its only a matter of time

[@calenholden7691]

Already have one

[@DanteLovesPizza]

11 years and still playing while the average career lasts less than 3 years. I will not be surprised if he keeps playing until it is in the Olympics for him to win the medal. xD

[@isabelhau9030]

WAIT this was by the olympics channel??? woow

[@martinkoitmae6655]

Faker will be playing in olympics in no time

[@kcheese1428]

​@@martinkoitmae6655next year

[@petiks6391]

All roads lead to Faker

[@nix294]

Meanwhile the eSports Olympics is a disaster

[@kurasakikenji]

He also mvp this year, cant believe were having two mvp in the same video

[@zymap]

MVP of the final*

[@miswaa3088]

@@zymapwhich is the game that matters the most. So he is basically MVP of the GAME

[@zymap]

@@miswaa3088 not quite how it works but you are entitled to your opinion

[@martinkoitmae6655]

Faker has a LOT of respect for her, it is easy to tell

[@Aserve1st]

Faker out here representing the whole esports generations.

[@eltonjohntubola2779]

Faker being a pro for 11 years. If each generation is 4 years, an Average Pro Player has. He's a granpa.

[@the1ucidone]

She is so intense and I love it. They look like they've been friends for years.

[@senorconfused]

Faker Surprised "Why do you look so surprised Faker: Because you look so young LOOK AT THE MOVES, FAKER WHAT WAS THAT

[@martinkoitmae6655]

He clutched it

[@matisms]

he used ignite there

[@swadeepchalwade]

Bro stole Rakan ult in real life and charmed everyone

[@itchyballs420]

in the clutch there's only faker

[@SkreD]

He flash dodged that ult.

[@MemiJ0]

I feel like Faker didnt knew anything about her but he acted both cute and smooth so noone could be mad.

[@pittaaaabread]

I doubt he didn't know anything about her, more like he just didn't know specific details, definitely just seems like he's socially anxious slightly. Still so cool to see him sitting down like this, I'm not even a fan of his but I can appreciate how great he's been for so long. Would be hard to pull off what he's done in any sport let alone 1 that is ever changing like league.

[@jisoosim8498]

theyve met before and shes really famous in korea too

[@shindoyhong3678]

What a unique interaction btw 2 worlds i love to see more !!

[@peri5111]

This is the most comfortable and talking I've seen faker in an interview with someone that was not from T1

[@syntienmerilla4602]

Thanks for the subtitles! This is truly a gem

[@brainswag]

The humble Goat.

[@bunkersloco9559]

Wow fakers is so eloquent and kim yeon koung matches his energy ❤

[@iambabyboy07]

Such a wholesome crossover of 2 GOATS🎉

[@CosmicGenesys]

For those wondering, Olympics just announced the establishment of Olympic Esports Comittee a few months back. Really looking forward to LoL at Olympics and not just some random simulator games.

[@brentdecastro139]

Im not sure thats going to actually happen for LOL because the schedules for each region rn are extremely tight because of ewc being a thing now

[@MrZeddddd]

@@brentdecastro139 players would drop those tournaments in a hearbeat to play in the Olympics lol

[@allisterfield6028]

@@MrZeddddd that depends honestly, would the olympics pay more than the saudi's?. on the other hand, since olympics is every 4 years, they really would only need to factor it into their scheduling every quartet. which isn't that bad if they get included into the olympics. it'd be nice to see only the best players from every region playing though.

[@FAT4LS]

@@brentdecastro139 When it comes to Olympics, they take it very seriously. So, they will make sure that Faker and his team will be able to participate without any scheduling problem.

[@frosthammer917]

@@allisterfield6028 If olympic esports get treated seriously and the competition gets even close to the same weight as other olympic sports, the money should not matter. Its the Olympics, for most sports and athletes its the absolute peak any person can ever achieve. And that prestige is universal.

[@shinyy5184]

Seeing Faker smile and laugh 🥹

[@luxxxcy]

KIM THE GOAT✨️

[@piehappy0]

bro can't be cocky even if his life depends on it how can he be this humble?

[@martinkoitmae6655]

Hes well raised

[@fogelmclovin2694]

Hes well trained*

[@adulbing3131]

What a fine quality

[@eaglebreath5]

Enjoyable interview. Thank you.

[@amxwarestudios]

3:06 Even Koreans think Faker expressions are soulless. I thought he was just shy doing english based interviews, but I guess it's just his personality 😂

[@AMightyStorm]

his social skills have always been lacking lol, I've just accepted that as part of his charm

[@martinkoitmae6655]

@@AMightyStorm He is focusing on winning worlds for the 6th time, not time for social interactions

[@matisms]

my goat is only thinking on win

[@reginaldmustardbacon5866]

​@@martinkoitmae6655I remember that interview about his interests outside League and.. its just reading and piano.. no movies or other entertainment. He is razor focused on it.

[@rayaqin]

@@reginaldmustardbacon5866 he also has a plant

[@milanpaudel9624]

Faker is single handedly uplifting the image of esport player and is now a world class celebrity. He will forever goes into books of legend as one of the pioneer to esports being mainstream sport.

[@alejandromoreno1111]

Having this on the officialy Olympics channel is huge. It's thrilling to think that one day we might see a League of Legends tournament being officially sanctioned by the IOC

[@fire04902]

두 레전드들의 만남 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 꺄아 대상혁 귀여워❤❤❤

[@endlessloveJC]

my favorite! ❤❤ Legend in the esports - FAKER Legend in the volleyball - Yeon-Koung Kim (aka. Yaki)

[@tonberrygaming3267]

she so gruff and cool ive loved her forever

[@sanji2158]

She seems fun to be around

[@kayleeanderson1713]

Absolute legends

[@데미소다-b6g]

GOAT AND GOAT

[@lucasmelee]

BREAD UNNIE AND FAKER IN THE SAME ROOM? THIS IS THE BEST

[@kang166]

kim❤

[@khazms]

Seeing Faker in an official Olympics video huh? Nice.

[@RyujinRhu]

Faker is the goat on and off league

[@KacciVAL]

His aura is just goat

[@Therefore_-us8tx]

Ms yeonkyung is carrying this interview 😭 my GOAT never stop being slightly awkward

[@liankojou6430]

t1 in 2030 : olympics is our homeground 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lukemarfim]

that's not how olympics works...

[@helium3137]

I honestly don't think Faker would get selected for the Olympics if a Korean team were to play

[@Raxio_ional]

Olympics tribute to Faker's 5th and volleyball mvp. LEGENDS!! 🐐🐐

[@hazelloon4343]

Kim Yeon Koung 🔥🔥🔥

[@skrattaoppar9753]

Ironic that Faker is called a young one when he is a veteran of League lmao. Other fun fact for non-esports viewers. T1 Faker also beat the best team in South Korea and China which is GEN and BLG in LoL World Championship 2024.

[@leaguefixesyourmatches8259]

She's like 10 years older and almost 40.

[@renital_4279]

@@leaguefixesyourmatches8259 it was literally stated in the video that she's born in 88 compared to Faker in 96 so she's 8 years older.

[@theogthugcat]

@@leaguefixesyourmatches8259 Yeah, but the reason why OP said it's ironic is that, in the league/esports community, he's pretty much considered a grandpa at this point. It's so funny to see him being called a young one as a lol fan.

[@Pepper3030]

Kimyeonkoung ❤

[@samcrichton4920]

The crossover we never knew we needed!! Quality video and great vibes, cannot wait to see Faker compete at the next olympics😍

[@slowmotion6428]

Is Olympics about to announce something about Esports? You better add it on 2028.

[@inigorodriguez8299]

Lmao you’re a little late to the party. It’s already official, and League will be part of it starting in 2025.

[@martinkoitmae6655]

LoL will be a part of it. It is THE biggest game.

[@Kaiszer6655]

They already voting about esports Olympic

[@slowmotion6428]

@@inigorodriguez8299 oof i live on a cave, i just came out.

[@slowmotion6428]

@@inigorodriguez8299 oof I live on a cave, i just came out.

[@원섭이-u1h]

King!! Queen

[@reinanaggi]

Thank you for the english subtitled version!🙏

[@OuthaiKeobounpun]

Onnie Kim❤

[@hazelnut3794]

kim min ji new jeans

[@MaxW69]

@@hazelnut3794 lol dose it

[@starlight-os7lj]

I love to see Faker here ❤

[@harshanaravishan9011]

THE GOAT

[@martinkoitmae6655]

Which one??

[@return3d825]

Faker the 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@kisuke2008]

Do not retire, Unkillable Demon King!

[@martinkoitmae6655]

He wont. He can easily play another 5-7 years I think.

[@threadbreaker5851]

I think 5 is where his max is, not like he'll be bad, but to move onto something new

[@UserFlyn]

Never expect to see the goat on the Olympics channel lol

[@martinkoitmae6655]

Well LoL will be a part of the Olympic games in the future.

[@Slimecwaft]

Unexpected collab...😅

[@martinkoitmae6655]

But a very welcome one

[@oliverstaunton10]

cuteness and everything aside, the fact that this video is commissioned and presented by the olympics has to be an indication that esports might be coming to it in the future? not to hate on the olympics but their popularity has been waning recently

[@rivasmartinezerikmichael746]

With this there is no doubt who is the goat of electronic sports

[@viktorermakxv9725]

Faker is the GOAT of all Esports 🤫

[@qksksks]

상혁이형 말 잘한다 ㅎㅎ

[@annberce3863]

thank you for English subtitles,so we international fans can connect Kim Yeon Koung,i love her so much she's my one and only best volleyball player for me sorry to say that but it's true❤❤❤ and proud to be a part of JamJam she's amazing beautiful and handsome too,she's a star and a legend her name is never be forgotten ❤❤❤thank you for this video

[@toefu6182]

my GOAT being pretty cute today.

[@Frexuz]

Omg her voice ❤

[@SlowChemicalXV]

3:08 lol Faker, "I usually sound like that"

[@youyou-dvghdfnjk]

KIM 🥹🫶❤️

[@jasonsmith-mw4uy]

she is 36??????? Two GOATs

[@hotsauce1868]

The goat himself, Faker

[@SprintElite-b9j]

Am I watching K-drama "They are so cute" 😅

[@nightreed9958]

Faker's pressence and achievement is what keeps League prestige

[@TheMrBonzz]

If league was inducted into Olympic games then through out their whole run there would only be two champions, China and Korea.

[@martinkoitmae6655]

Countries like Germany, US and France could fight for the bronze medal though

[@sweetiarmy9351]

Lee sanghyeok being cute.. 😂💖

[@royfablooo2810]

Faker Aiming for that New Esports section of the Olympics 😂

[@jemjemmm]

The AURA between the two is insaneee!

[@Neo10731]

Faker comes in with a presence of divine person like. She doesn't understand his calmness at all. It's funny how it can freak some people out.

[@idarxko]

This would be the first time ever seeing a surprised pikachu face expression of Faker during an interview 😂

[@Minari3800]

Kim Yeon-kyung: we went from being the last place team to the winning team" Worlds 2024: T1 being the 4th and last seed of LCK and win Worlds 2024 😁😁😁

[@lanams-x3q]

Faker 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆

[@Ner0x]

- You sound soulless..? - I usually sounds like that. BRUH XD

[@midasdesaedeleir4291]

When she says: "what if they dont listen to you?" Its a great question but like, its Faker. If he speaks everyone listens. He is on that level. He does not need to scream or curse. He does not really reflect perhaps the greatness that he has. Shy almost.

[@jelber18]

Ele não é desse planeta mesmo. O Rei Demônio Imortal!

[@WinterzPlayz]

What in the Crossover is this? Our Goat Faker on the Olympics channel? I'm hella proud 💪

[@pencielist]

Here for Faker but learned something about Korean Pro Volleyball League

[@itzNeph]

I mean lets be fair I'm with Faker she looks SUPER young. I would've bet money she was mid 20s with full confidence and LOST. She looks immaculate for 35. Also I love that she is GENUINELY having an impossible time trying to read Faker's body language, 😂😂😂😂😂

[@itzNeph]

She cracked the shell when they started talking about what it takes to win under pressure.

[@taelocalxo4264]

You should see KYK in variety shows! She has this awkward extrovert personality and everyone loves lol. Just a cherry on top to her world-class athletic abilities

[@Tormaije]

1:57 goat rizz

[@NoMoreBlues-r6n]

Eternal Captain KIM YeonKoung

[@ArkanMatlub03]

9:01 Whoa that's an insane bar from him

[@neogetright7542]

2:38 well T1 this year went from barely qualifying for worlds as LCK#4 seed to winning the Worlds.

[@TMeiMei0021]

And faker also (kind of) brought ZOPGK that were struggling against lower placed LCK teams, to winning Worlds. (A lot of that might be due to lack of time to synergize with a new teammate but still)

[@dyahtantri6191]

I just come bcs kyk, but wow i think all legends have similiar mentality and vision

[@Makjaoiuewhxkjs]

That's amazing!

[@ToiLuoi]

They are so cute

[@terentyafremov8022]

Great video! But subtitles kind of hard to read because of various fonts/colors/sizes, wish it were more consistent :)

[@Anonymous-td9fl]

It's like they put 2 massive introverts in a room and said "Ok, have a convo" lmao

[@zedriiiii612]

It feels so weird that Faker is the younger one😭🤣

[@bbangunnie]

My Yaki ❤❤❤

[@pandora1kyouya]

gano una temporada de la LCK invicto, tiene una medalla olimpica, claro que es el GOAT.

[@sergiopimentel691]

Los verdaderos ídolos de Corea ❤

[@thedragoknight6437]

it is crazy how in conventional sport almost all of the players have to be the best leading the team agressively talking of themselves as the best (not just in this vid) and then we have Faker undoubted the best player who ever played League for a period that is comparable to 40 years of Football and he is calm collected and always talkes about the teams win not his win even though just some days ago he had his team in his bagpack and carried the worlds final. Thats no offense to any other sport but i think it is remarkable that the absolute best is so different in terms of League cause obviously Ronaldo or Messi label themselves as the best and a lot of other footballers for example stated that they are the best and i think you need this attitude in regular sports so it is even more astonishing that Faker is so modest.

[@AbrahamQuerimitReyes]

*Here before T1 fans find out this video* ✋

[@cometsands]

Faker GOAT

[@blnn]

Faker is too GOATED he had to be featured in the olympic channel because lolesports isnt enough 😂

[@kcheese1428]

Olympic esport will be in 2025 tho ...it's already confirm