Gamers who visit PC bang at least weekly South Korea 2021, by age group

Around 16.8 percent of South Korean gamers in their twenties stated they visited a PC bang at least once a week within the last year according to a survey conducted in 2021. Gamers in their teens as well as those in their thirties were the second most frequently visiting age groups. PC bang, literally translated “computer room”, may seem like internet cafes, but are mostly used for gaming. Since the hourly fares are relatively low, they have become popular social meeting places, especially among young gamers. The South Korean gaming industry was valued at multiple trillion South Korean won, with further growth forecast.