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How a Petite Gamer from Ulsan Became One of Korea's Most Beloved Streamers Through League of Legends and Authentic Content
In the bustling world of Korean streaming, where countless creators compete for attention, one petite gamer from Ulsan has carved out her own special corner of the internet. Park Si-yeon, better known to her fans as 애교용 (which translates to "CUTEDRAGON"), represents everything appealing about the new generation of Korean streamers—skilled gameplay mixed with genuine warmth and just the right amount of chaos.
**Gaming Skills Meet Genuine Charm**
What sets 애교용 apart isn't just her League of Legends prowess, though she's certainly no slouch when it comes to climbing the ranked ladder. At 27, she's mastered the art of making even her most frustrating games entertaining to watch. Her streams feel less like watching someone play video games and more like hanging out with a friend who happens to be really good at League. She'll curse at a missed skillshot one moment, then break into adorable commentary the next, creating those authentic moments that keep viewers coming back. Her fans have even given her the nickname "애쪽이," a testament to how personally connected they feel to her content.
**Beyond the Rift**
While League of Legends remains her bread and butter, 애교용 has smartly diversified her content over the years. Her mukbang streams have become particularly popular, where she shares meals and intimate conversations with her audience. These aren't your typical eating broadcasts either—she creates this cozy atmosphere where viewers feel like they're sharing a meal with a close friend. The variety gaming content keeps things fresh too, as she explores different titles and shows off her adaptability as a gamer.
**Recognition and Recent Changes**
Her talent didn't go unnoticed by the industry. The 2019 AfreecaTV BJ Awards Rookie Award was well-deserved recognition for someone who was clearly destined for bigger things. With over 159,000 YouTube subscribers and a strong presence across multiple platforms including SOOP, she's built an impressive multimedia empire. Recent data shows she's been pulling in around 533 average viewers during her streams, logging nearly 220 hours of airtime in just the past month alone—that's almost 10 hours a day of content creation.
**New Chapter, Same Energy**
The streaming landscape got a little more interesting when news broke that 애교용 married fellow content creator Lee Sang-ho in November 2024. Rather than slowing down her career, she's managed to balance her personal life with her streaming commitments seamlessly. Standing at just 159cm, she might be small in stature, but her impact on the Korean streaming scene has been anything but diminutive. Her success story reflects the changing face of content creation, where authenticity and skill matter more than flashy production values or manufactured drama.
