Mercedes-Benz announced on the 7th that it will deliver a custom-made Mercedes-AMG SL 63 to League of Legends player Lee Sang-hyeok in celebration of his induction into the Hall of Fame.


Lee Sang-hyeok was previously selected as the inaugural inductee to the Hall of Fame last month. The Hall of Fame is a concept that interprets the traditional sports Hall of Fame, which honors athletes with great achievements, in a way unique to esports. It is selected annually by Riot Games, the developer and service provider of League of Legends, which is popular worldwide.


Matthias Beitl, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea (left), is handing over the artwork created in collaboration with the design studio and the car key to player Lee Sang-hyuk on the 6th. <br>[Photo by Mercedes-Benz Korea]

Matthias Beitl, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea (left), is handing over the artwork created in collaboration with the design studio and the car key to player Lee Sang-hyuk on the 6th.
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Mercedes-Benz has been an official partner of League of Legends since 2020. At the commemorative event held the day before, the company presented Lee Sang-hyeok with the keys to the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 and an artwork created in collaboration with a famous design studio. The car Lee receives will be made through the personalized custom order program Manufaktur, including exclusive paint, interior, and other options. The player's signature will be engraved on the vehicle's headrests, and the Hall of Fame inscription will be added to the floor mats.


Betina Fetzer, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz headquarters, said, "The handcrafted Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Roadster, created to honor Faker's achievements, embodies both the highest performance and uniqueness that represent his playing style."



The phrase "Faker" to be engraved on the headrest of the Mercedes high-performance roadster vehicle received by player Lee Sang-hyeok to commemorate his induction into the Hall of Legends<br>Photo by Mercedes-Benz Korea

The phrase "Faker" to be engraved on the headrest of the Mercedes high-performance roadster vehicle received by player Lee Sang-hyeok to commemorate his induction into the Hall of Legends
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