Jeon Yong-gi says the harassment has “crossed the limit” and calls for an immediate end.
Former 
T1 bot laner 
Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong has become the centre of a public statement from a South Korean lawmaker after facing prolonged and organised cyberbullying, even after winning MVP of the 2025 League of Legends (LoL) World Championship finals, and achieving a three-peat, after defeating KT Rolster at the Grand Finals 3-2.
According to South Korean gaming news outlet Inven, Democratic Party of Korea Representative Jeon Yong-gi posted a statement on his Facebook page on 20 November.
The post opened with the statement “Stop the cyber bullying against player Min-hyung Lee (Gumayusi) immediately,” saying that cyberattacks against the player had “crossed the limit.”
Jeon calls out organised harassment and questions motives
Rep. Jeon expressed “deep regret” toward users of the “T1 Support Gallery,” stating they had “been cyber-bullying him for a long time” and urging an immediate end. He criticised what he described as “organised attacks under the false name of supporting a team,” calling them unacceptable and harmful.
He emphasised that supporting a team “cannot be a means of justifying condemnation of specific players,” and added that claims of “encouraging temporary performance degradation” cannot excuse sustained, excessive hostility.
Jeon said that seeing criticism continue even after Gumayusi decided to leave T1 raised doubts about whether the behaviour represented “pure support” at all.
He warned that “cyberbullying for entertainment” or “cyber-wrecking for profit” must not be allowed to destroy the life or dreams of any player.
A new chapter for Gumayusi
The announcement about Gumayusi’s departure from T1 was made on Monday (17 November). Gumayusi’s departure from T1 came with an emotional message reflecting on his seven-year journey with the organisation.
In his farewell video, he said, “From the moment I started my pro career, my goal never changed to become the best player in the world.” He acknowledged the ups and downs of his time with the team, sharing that despite moments when “things felt shaky,” he pushed on to achieve milestones such as an undefeated LCK run, a Worlds three-peat, and being named Finals MVP.
He thanked his teammates, fans, and staff, saying, “To everyone who worked under the name T1, thank you, truly.” Gumayusi then spoke about his next steps: “Now, I’ll be leaving T1 and starting a new chapter… Leaving a place that’s been so familiar is really tough, but as long as there are fans who believe in me, I won’t stop.”
Lawmaker urges immediate institutional action
Jeon said immediate action was necessary for the future of esports and for protecting the human rights of players. He outlined three areas where responsibility must be taken: esports organisations, platform operators, and government authorities.
He called on KeSPA, Riot Games Korea, and individual clubs to “no longer be spectators,” saying malicious slander and the spreading of false information amount to “social violence.” He stressed the need for stronger protective measures, particularly for youth and younger players.
He also said he would push for systems requiring platform operators such as DC Inside to take “practical corrective measures,” warning that platforms cannot avoid responsibility if they allow malicious posts to spread or escalate to acts “close to criminal behaviour.”
Jeon noted that he has been engaged in efforts against cyberbullying since taking office in 2020, including consultations with the sports industry and platforms such as Naver that led to the removal of comment sections on sports news articles. He referenced recent National Assembly discussions on cyberbullying and a related bill he proposed, adding that despite these steps, the ongoing damage caused by “rampant cyber wrecking” underscores the need for stronger action.
He urged the government and the National Assembly to strengthen penalties for defamation and insults and to raise standards for civil damages.
Jeon concluded that “this cyberbullying problem is not just about Gumayusi; every esports player deserves protection,” calling on fans, communities, and all stakeholders to help end “immoral behaviour” and build a safer culture across the industry.
