Why play fewer games? Korean forums disagree over time, short videos and money

After work, is opening a game relaxation or another chore? Some find watching easier than playing, while others object to how games charge players.

At 7:57 p.m. KST on Oct. 24, a Theqoo post shared frames from KBS KLAB's March 20 segment about declining game participation and changing leisure. The topic was also debated in Serieamania and Ppomppu in March; this is renewed interest, not a fresh research release.

The post's reach is real, but its metrics are not a survey of people in their twenties and thirties. Its appeal lies in the clash between 'no time' and 'no longer fun.'

Actual March Serieamania comments cite ① aging as a normal reason, ② attention shifting to Shorts/Reels, ③ discomfort with spending-driven games and a preference for consoles, and ④ a positive view of diverse hobbies. One jokingly says they can 'only' manage seven games. A March Ppomppu commenter challenges the time argument and points to the fun itself. None is presented as an Oct. 24 Theqoo comment.

Participation, sales, playtime and video viewing are different measures. Someone can play less and still love game content; one slogan cannot explain every change.

A review of the 2025 national game-use survey reports a 50.2% participation rate among people aged 10–69, not just young adults. The Theqoo comment count is not a poll of opinions.

Individual Oct. 24 Theqoo comments were not accessible. Later reviews should check those comments and updated age-specific data instead of combining separate periods into fake consensus.