We've compiled the rumors surrounding T1's former AD carry, Gumayusi Lee Min-hyung's transfer to Hanwha Life, the reason for his departure from T1, past character controversies, and even his family relationship. A comprehensive summary of the key news from the 2025 Stove League!

1. Where is Gumayushi's transfer? Hanwha Life Insurance is "almost a sure thing."

The first bombshell of the 2025 Stove League was undoubtedly the news of Gumayusi's transfer.

 

According to an exclusive report from Sports Seoul, T1 has already made an internal decision not to renew the contract.
And the next team mentioned as the most likely is Hanwha Life Esports (HLE).

 

Hanwha is in this stove

Ace-level jungler

Key ADC players

It is known that these two positions are being recruited with the highest priority.
When I think about the Gumayushi performance, it actually feels like “it’s such a natural choice.”

 

Especially when a finals MVP + 3 consecutive World Championship champion AD Carry comes into the market
How many teams would want to catch him… He’s a ranged attacker who truly lives up to his reputation and physical prowess.

2. Why did you break up with T1?

✔ 1) Salary cap issue

It is said that T1 has a policy of not entering the second line of Salcap (approximately 8 billion).
Gumayushi should be given the second-highest performance bonus in the team this year.
It was a difficult situation to match.

Many people say, “Money isn’t everything, but it’s the biggest realistic reason.”

 

✔ 2) Fatigue from malicious comments/protests that continued throughout the year

There's a lot of talk about it in the community too.
After a slump at the beginning of the season

Gallery Wheel Incident

truck protest

Extreme criticism within the fandom

There are many interpretations that this would have caused great damage to Gumayushi's mentality.
He himself said in an interview, “This year has been a very difficult year.”

 

✔ 3) The mindset of ‘proving myself and leaving’

Amid criticism from the team and fans
"I'll leave this year's World Championship with a clean slate."
There are many fans who believe that this feeling has been there since the beginning of the season.

And he ended up winning the real championship + as the final MVP…
It's a story more cinematic than a movie.

 

✔ 4) Desire to be the number one option in a new team

T1 is basically a Faker-centered team.
It is structurally difficult for a ranged attack to become the first option.

On the other hand, Hanwha Life Insurance

Player-centric → Especially good at managing long-range attacks

A style that has been known for giving resources since the Viper days

That's why there are many who say, "If you wear a mask, you can get 120% of your carry power."

3. Past character controversy… Why is he being recalled now?

✔ 1) Ping bombing and teammate belittling in solo rank

There are many recorded cases of friction between solo ranks and players like Pirean, Jerradet, and Gangseungjero.

 

✔ 2) Intentional trolling incident with Thal

Abnormal pick (non-advanced)

0/13/4 score

Apology + Club disciplinary action
But the image of “lack of sincerity” continues to stick with me.

 

✔ 3) Lack of awareness even after the incident

The phrase “Why are you only doing this to me?” is widely circulated in the community.

 

✔ 4) Conflicts with various BJs and former professionals

The image of a weak mentality (glass mentality) + aggressive style is repeatedly used in controversy.

4. The Gumayusi Family… A Quite Famous "Elite Sibling Family"

Surprisingly, the thing that many people are curious about is family.

 

First – the secretary

Second – professional gamer

Third – Robotics

Fourth – SNS webtoon writer

Fifth – Seoul National University Music → Graduated from the Royal University of Spain

Sixth – LoL pro gamer

Seventh – Acceptance to Yonsei University’s early admissions process

 

5. What are Gumayushi's plans going forward?

The situation is almost certain for Hanwha,
T1 is already preparing for a generational change by recruiting Kim Su-hwan (Phase).

 

Gumayushi is now

3 consecutive World Championship wins

2025 Finals MVP

Prime performance

As it continues
It seems likely that he will play a bigger role as the main carry in Hanwha.

⭐ Q&A

Q1. Where will Gumayushi transfer to?

A. Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) is a very strong candidate.

 

Q2. Why did you leave T1?

A. It seems to be due to a combination of reasons, including the self-cap issue, fandom stress, and the artist's own willingness to take on new challenges.

 

Q3. Is the controversy over Gumayushi's character true?

A. The solo rank attitude and t-hal incidents during the early days of debut are real events that have occurred, and are still being recalled in the community.

 

Q4. What role will Gumayushi play at Hanwha?

A. Viper position → Hanwha's ADC main carry role is expected.

 

 

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