Esports is huge in South Korea, with pro gaming a cultural phenomenon and top players enjoying celebrity status.
Over half the country’s 50 million population are esports fans. South Korea dominates competitive gaming worldwide, especially in titles like Starcraft and League of Legends, hosting multiple major tournaments annually.
Twitch had amassed million of users in South Korea, which was also one of the popular markets for the streaming service.
Like South Korea, telecom operators in many other markets are beginning to push for content providers to pay for network costs.