South Korea: reasons for playing games at PC bang 2022

In 2022, according to a survey in South Korea, around 57.3 percent of surveyed gamers stated that spending time with friends and colleagues at PC bang was one of their main reasons for visiting PC bangs. Using high-end PCs came in a close second, chosen by nearly 52 percent of respondents.

Reasons for playing games at PC bangs in South Korea in 2022

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Release date

August 2022

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Region

South Korea

Survey time period

May 24 to June 24, 2022

Number of respondents

1,868 respondents

Age group

10-64 years

Special properties

users who played games at PC bangs

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview, online survey

Supplementary notes

PC bang, uniquely developed in South Korea, refers to a venue where visitors can use desktop computers, the Internet environment, printers, and snack bars. It is considered as a social meeting point for e-sports lovers to enjoy multiplayer computer games together.
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Original question: "What is the reason to play games at PC bangs?"

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