T1 Entertainment & Sports unleash their League of Legends theme song which is entitled, “Runner”. The track is in collaboration with SM Entertainment’s DJ & Producer, Raiden, EXO’s vocalist Baekhyun, and Rapper & Producer, Changmo. It is said that, “[t]he song incorporates a sophisticated mix of rock, trap and EDM, and consists of magnificent ambience, eerie string sounds, and dreamy vocals”. This delivers T1’s resolution of a new chapter in 2021.
T1’s CEO Talks About “Runner”
T1’s CEO Joe Marsh said, “We’re thrilled that we had the opportunity to start this season’s journey by collaborating with some of the best artists in the music industry.”
He also reveals, “I hope fans enjoy T1’s theme song as much as our players do, and we can’t wait to hear ‘Runner’ blast throughout stadiums with every T1 win.”
“Runner” is now released globally through every major music streaming platform. They state the track, “can also be heard as the theme song for T1’s LoL team during LCK matches and throughout digital content produced by T1.”
Music Video Release
The new music video has been officially released though T1’s YouTube channel so be sure to check it out! It features both the artists who perform the track as well as T1 LoL players. This showcases both “essence, charm and synergy” of the athletes and artists.
About the Artists
Raiden made has collaborated with many artists and has established himself as a DJ and a producer. The South Korean artist is known for his wide range of music styles. This which allows him to work well with various artists in the industry. Raiden was able to close the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics with Martin Garrix. Most recently, in 2020, he unleashed his collaboration track “Yours” which features EXO’s Chanyeol, Lee Hi and again, Changmo.
Baekhyun is a member of EXO, a South Korean boy group who made their debut in 2012. He also works as a solo artist and has released several solo tracks and albums. His 2nd mini album, “Delight” earned him Million Seller as a solo.
Lastly, Changmo, who often collaborates with artists (including Raiden and SM Entertainment artists) is a rapper and producer under Ambition Musik. He is popular in the K-Hip-Hip scene due to his great music style and sound. He performs at world-renowned festivals around the world.
About T1
The T1 League of Legends team is the most decorated in history! They have won the League of Legends World Championship three times. They become the only team to earn the title more than once. T1 has their sights set on a fourth trophy, recently securing Yang “Daeny” Dae-in and Lee “Zefa” Jae-min, previous coaches of the current World Champion title holders. Their unprecedented success in League of Legends has seen the organization expand. They expand wit top performing rosters of the biggest esports titles in the world, and a network of global content creators.