[stutnerman]

Part of the article said,

"Computer games are enormously popular in South Korea, home to professional gamers who earn big money through sponsorships and television stations devoted to broadcasting matches."

I know on the weekends on KBS and MBC (local stations) (here in Seoul) they have shows where individuals and teams square off in a video game battle royale! I think the winners actually get prize money and that some individuals have a fan club.