Gumayusi
Overview
Gumayusi (real name: Lee Min-hyeong, born February 6, 2002) is a South Korean League of Legends professional gamer, playing as the AD carry (bot laner) for T1. He has established himself as one of the world's top AD carries by winning the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) consecutively in 2023 and 2024. He is evaluated for his outstanding laning ability, teamfight positioning, and stable growth, serving as the team's core damage dealer. He is particularly noted for his wide champion pool and excellent meta adaptability.
Main Content
Debut and Early Career
Gumayusi began his professional career in 2020 with the T1 Academy team in the League of Legends Challengers Korea (LCK CL). He was promoted to the first team in 2021 and debuted as T1's starting AD carry, showcasing exceptional skill from his debut season and contributing to the team's runner-up finish in the 2021 LCK Spring Split. Notably, he advanced to the semifinals of the 2021 World Championship, proving his potential on the international stage.
2022: First LCK Championship and Runner-Up
In the 2022 LCK Spring Split, T1 achieved an undefeated championship, and Gumayusi won his first LCK title. That same year, he finished as runner-up at the MSI (Mid-Season Invitational) and the 2022 World Championship, narrowly missing out on the trophy, but his individual skills continued to grow. In particular, the experience of losing to DRX in the 2022 World Championship final became a crucial turning point in his development.
2023: First World Championship Victory
2023 was a turning point for Gumayusi. Although T1 finished as runners-up in the LCK Spring Split and second in the Summer Split, they regained perfect form at the World Championship. They defeated LNG in the quarterfinals, JDG in the semifinals, and Weibo Gaming in the finals to claim the title. Gumayusi made decisive contributions to the team's victory with outstanding damage output and survivability in the finals, especially delivering dominant performances with champions like Jinx and Caitlyn.
2024: Consecutive Championship and LCK Unified Title
In 2024, Gumayusi continued to play as T1's starting AD carry. While the team finished as runners-up in the LCK Spring Split, he led the team to win the LCK Unified Championship (Summer) in the Summer Split. He then lifted the trophy once again at the 2024 World Championship, achieving the great feat of winning Worlds two years in a row. In the finals against BLG, Gumayusi led the team to victory with stable laning and teamfight contributions, particularly excelling with champions like Varus and Jhin.
Play Style
Gumayusi's strengths lie in stable laning and excellent teamfight positioning. Rather than an aggressive style that applies heavy pressure from the early game, he focuses on stable growth through synergy with his support, then unleashes explosive damage in teamfights. He has a wide champion pool, allowing him to adapt quickly to meta changes, and he handles various champions such as Jinx, Caitlyn, Varus, Jhin, and Aphelios with ease. Additionally, his exceptional ability to survive in dangerous situations has earned him the nickname "Survival King."
Awards and Achievements
- 2022 LCK Spring Champion
- 2022 MSI Runner-Up
- 2022 World Championship Runner-Up
- 2023 LCK Spring Runner-Up
- 2023 World Championship Champion
- 2024 LCK Summer Champion
- 2024 World Championship Champion
Latest Trends
As of 2025, Gumayusi is active as T1's starting AD carry, leading the team's push for a top-tier finish in the 2025 LCK Spring Split. After winning the 2024 World Championship, he has maintained consistent form and is challenging for a third consecutive title at the 2025 MSI and World Championship. Recently, he has been actively utilizing utility-type AD carries (e.g., Ashe, Varus) in line with meta changes, broadening the team's strategic options. He is also active in streaming and fan communication, maintaining high popularity among esports fans. As of April 2025, T1 is ranked 2nd in the LCK, and Gumayusi has achieved milestones such as surpassing 1,000 career kills, continuing to produce steady results.
Related Topics
- [[T1 (esports)]]
- [[League of Legends World Championship]]
- [[Faker (gamer)]]
- [[Keria (gamer)]]
- [[Oner (gamer)]]
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