T1 mid laner 'Faker' Lee Sang-hyeok has become the first player in the world to reach 100 career wins at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI), following T1's 2-0 victory over TLAW in the first 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 contender at MSI.

T1 has remained a consistent top-tier competitor at the event ever since. They reached the finals in 2022 but finished as runners-up after a loss to China's RNG. In 2023 and 2024, they placed third after navigating 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.

To date, T1 holds two MSI titles (2016, 2017) and three runner-up finishes (2015, 2022, 2025), cementing their reputation as one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history. They have maintained consistent international competitiveness, consistently being cited as a top title contender, and have upheld their reputation as an MSI staple even through roster transitions. However, they have not secured a title in some time, 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 set of the Play-In Stage match between T1 and TLAW.