T1 mid laner 'Faker' Lee Sang-hyeok has become the first player in the world to reach 100 wins at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI), following victories in the first two games against TLAW during the opening round of the MSI 2026 Play-In Stage.

T1 is one of the most consistent teams in MSI history. Since their days as SK Telecom T1, they have maintained a strong presence on the international stage, finishing as runners-up in their 2015 debut before securing back-to-back titles in 2016 and 2017—the first team to achieve consecutive championships in the tournament. Led by 'Faker' Lee Sang-hyeok, T1 solidified their status as a global powerhouse and established themselves as a perennial MSI contender.

T1 has remained a top-tier competitor in the years since. They reached the finals in 2022 but finished as runners-up after a loss to China's RNG, and they missed the 2023 tournament following a defeat in the LCK Spring finals. In 2024, they climbed to third place through the lower bracket, and in 2025, they returned to the finals only to be stopped by LCK rivals Gen.G, finishing as runners-up once again.

With two titles (2016, 2017) and three runner-up finishes (2015, 2022, 2025), T1 is widely considered one of the most successful teams in the history of the event. They have maintained consistent international competitiveness, consistently being named a top favorite whenever they participate, and have upheld their reputation as an MSI staple even through roster transitions. However, they have gone a significant amount of time without a title since their early success, and at MSI 2026, they are currently looking to advance from the Play-In Stage to the Bracket Stage.

The news of 'Faker' Lee Sang-hyeok's 100th win was announced on June 28 during the third game of the Play-In Stage match between T1 and TLAW.