If you watch Korean streaming, you probably use both Chzzk and Soop. They're the two dominant platforms right now, and many streamers are active on both or have VOD archives split across them. Downloading from each works the same at the tool level, but the platforms themselves behave differently.
Here's a side-by-side breakdown so you know exactly what to expect from each.
The Two Platforms at a Glance
Chzzk is Naver's streaming platform, launched in 2023. It grew fast and now hosts major Korean streamers and LCK esports broadcasts. The interface is modern and the platform is actively developed.
Soop is the rebranded version of AfreecaTV, which has been running since 2006. It has a massive archive of older content and is home to many veteran Korean streamers. A lot of fans still call it AfreecaTV.
Both platforms use HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) to deliver video, which means VODs can't be saved with a simple right-click. You need a tool that can handle HLS streams.
Downloading from Chzzk
Most public Chzzk VODs are accessible without a Korean account. The URL is straightforward:
https://chzzk.naver.com/video/[video-id]
How to download:
- Open the Chzzk VOD and copy the URL
- Go to vodloader.com and paste it in
- Click Download and wait for processing
- Save the MP4 to your device
Chzzk replays are available for several weeks after broadcast in most cases. But streamers can delete them any time, so don't count on that window.
Downloading from Soop
The process is identical, just with a different URL format:
https://vod.soop.com/user/[username]/[video-id]
How to download:
- Open the Soop VOD and copy the URL
- Go to vodloader.com and paste it in
- Download and save the MP4
One thing worth knowing: Soop has a large backlog of AfreecaTV content from before the rebrand. Older content from the AfreecaTV era is still accessible through Soop URLs and downloads the same way.
Key Differences Between the Two
| Feature | Chzzk | Soop |
|---|---|---|
| Platform age | Since 2023 | Since 2006 (as AfreecaTV) |
| Major content | LCK, variety streamers | Veteran streamers, older archives |
| Account required | No for most VODs | No for public VODs |
| VOD retention | Varies by streamer | Varies by streamer |
| Download tool | Vodloader | Vodloader |
Which Platform Has More Content?
Soop wins on sheer volume of historical content. It's been running for nearly 20 years and hosts an enormous archive of older Korean streams that you won't find anywhere else.
Chzzk has the freshest content. Most current Korean esports broadcasts and new streamers are there. If you're following LCK 2026 or any big streamer who joined in the last couple of years, Chzzk is where their VODs live.
Do I Need Different Tools for Each?
No. Vodloader works with both platforms using the same interface. Paste a Chzzk URL or a Soop URL — it processes both the same way. No need to pick a different setting or tool depending on the platform.
Clipping Works on Both Too
If you want just a specific moment rather than the full stream, the clip feature works for both Chzzk and Soop. Set a start time and end time, and Vodloader cuts exactly that segment. Useful for highlights, funny moments, or anything where you don't need the whole 5-hour broadcast.
Practical Tip
If a streamer you follow is on both platforms, check both before assuming content is gone. It's common for streamers to have their recent VODs on Chzzk and older content still sitting on Soop. When you find what you're looking for, download it immediately rather than bookmarking and coming back later.