Faker's right hand is insured for an incredible amount of money
Faker's right hand had been insured for an insane amount of money as the pro League of Legends player has teamed up with Hana Bank in a lucrative partnership.
30th Jul 2020 14:41
Images via @noccha_ Twitter | T1 Twitter
Faker's right hand is insured for an incredible amount of money
Faker's right hand had been insured for an insane amount of money as the pro League of Legends player has teamed up with Hana Bank in a lucrative partnership.
30th Jul 2020 14:41
Images via @noccha_ Twitter | T1 Twitter
They say a workman is only as good as his tools, which might explain why Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok’s right hand has been insured for an eye-watering amount of money.
For esports professionals who make a living from playing, it's important they keep their best features in good working order. When it comes to Faker, that includes his right hand.
In a partnership with Korean finance company Hana Bank, T1 has splashed the cash to insure Faker. If anything happens to Faker's right hand, Hana Bank has agreed to pay out a whopping KR₩1 billion - which works out at about $833,600. It's not just Faker who's at the centre of the latest deal.
From next year, LCK players will see their salary rise from KR₩20 million ($16,000) to KR₩60 million ($50,000). Doing the maths, that's more than just a little extra pocket money.
Discussing this "handy" venture, Faker said, "I am glad that other players and I have a good opportunity to prepare for financial planning through the Hana Bank's partnership".
"Athlete injury insurance" is already popular in other professional sports, so it was only a matter of time before it came to esports. T1 and Hana Bank reiterated that pro gamers are also at risk of injury to areas like wrists and waists. If a player is unable to compete, it could seriously affect the rest of the team, leading to the supersized introduction of "Faker's Right-Hand Insurance".
The move is supposed to push financial products to a younger fanbase and is aimed at targeting the millennial demographic. Elsewhere, T1's esports centre in Gangnam, Seoul is being rebranded as the "Hana OneQ-T1 Hall of Fame". Finally, T1 members are getting a new addition to their uniforms and will now wear Hana OneQ's logo.
With Faker being dubbed by many as the world's best League of Legends player, the 24-year-old should sleep a little easier knowing his hand is insured against any accidents.
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