Faker chose fried chicken with tech giants over K-pop idols, citing hunger

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, often dubbed the "AI Godfather," met with the legendary "League of Legends" player Lee Sang-hyeok, widely known as Faker, in South Korea. The highly anticipated meeting took place at an internet cafe, marking Huang's first stop after arriving in the country.

This encounter gained particular attention due to Faker's past responses to hypothetical scenarios. In a previous interview on the program "Lolly Night," Faker was presented with a choice: spend time at the Han River with popular K-pop girl group members like Jang Wonyoung, Karina, Sullyoon, and Yuna, or team up with world-class esports players like himself. He also had the option to celebrate good news with tech magnates such as Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Eui-sun, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang over fried chicken.

Faker's surprising answer was to choose the meal with the tech leaders. His reasoning, delivered with characteristic honesty, was simply, "Because I'm hungry. I feel like they would treat me to fried chicken, and I would eat it deliciously." This candid response amused many South Korean netizens at the time.

While the meeting between Huang and Faker didn't involve fried chicken, it represented a significant moment, bringing together two titans from the worlds of technology and esports. Faker's preference, humorously explained, highlights his pragmatic approach and perhaps his deep respect for the figures shaping the technological landscape.

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Because I'm hungry. I feel like they would treat me to fried chicken, and I would eat it deliciously.