Which game became the emblem of South Korea’s early professional e-sports scene?

StarCraft: Brood War

StarCraft: Brood War became the signature game of South Korea’s early professional e-sports scene. Its popularity in PC bangs, televised leagues, and national tournaments helped turn competitive gaming into a mainstream spectacle in the 2000s. The game’s influence was so strong that it became synonymous with the rise of modern Korean e-sports.