This is akin to how Starcraft used to be portrayed as the national sport of South Korea. As to how popular it actually is, I've heard a good analogy: It's simil

This is akin to how Starcraft used to be portrayed as the national sport of South Korea. As to how popular it actually is, I've heard a good analogy: It's similar to pro wrestling in the US, in that most people are aware that it exists, but only a niche group actually follows it.