SOOP (formerly AfreecaTV) is Korea's biggest streaming platform by total watch hours. But its VOD system is a mess for anyone who wants to actually save a stream.
Streamers delete their VODs constantly. The platform interface is mostly in Korean. And the download options built into SOOP itself are either locked behind membership or just don't exist for regular viewers.
Here's how to download a full SOOP VOD in 2026, step by step.
The SOOP VOD Problem
SOOP stores VODs β called "λ€μ보기" (replay) β on the streamer's channel. But there's no built-in download button for viewers. Streamers can download their own content, but fans can't save anything directly from the platform.
On top of that, streamers delete VODs frequently. Popular BJs often remove their archives within days. If you miss a stream and wait too long, the replay is gone.
SOOP also has geo-restrictions on some content, and certain VODs require a fan club membership or paid ticket to access. The international viewing experience is rough.
Method 1: Vodloader (Easiest)
Vodloader supports full SOOP VOD downloads with no setup required.
Steps:
- Find the SOOP VOD you want to save
- Open the VOD page and copy the URL from your browser
- Go to vodloader.com
- Paste the URL and click download
- Select your quality and save the file
Vodloader handles everything β URL parsing, authentication, segment downloading, and merging into a single MP4. No Korean account needed. Works from anywhere in the world.
For long streams, use the cloud download option. Vodloader processes the download on their servers β you don't need to keep your browser open.
Method 2: yt-dlp (CLI)
yt-dlp supports SOOP (it uses the AfreecaTV extractor under the hood). If you're comfortable with the terminal, it works.
Setup:
- Install Python
- Run
pip install yt-dlp - Install ffmpeg
Basic command:
yt-dlp https://vod.soop.tv/player/videoPlayer.php?nTitleNo=12345678
Some SOOP content requires authentication. You can pass your browser cookies:
yt-dlp --cookies-from-browser chrome "SOOP_VOD_URL"
yt-dlp is reliable for public SOOP VODs, but fan club or paid content often needs proper authentication to work.
Finding the Right SOOP VOD URL
SOOP URLs can be tricky. The VOD URL format looks like:
https://vod.soop.tv/player/videoPlayer.php?nTitleNo=XXXXXXXX
Or from the channel page:
https://ch.soop.tv/STREAMER_ID/vod/TITLE_ID
Both formats work with Vodloader. Just copy the URL from your browser while the VOD page is open.
Fan Club and Paid VODs
Some SOOP VODs are locked behind fan club membership or one-time ticket purchases. These require an active SOOP account with the appropriate access.
Vodloader may support authenticated downloads for content you have access to. For yt-dlp, passing browser cookies from a logged-in SOOP session is the most reliable approach.
Tips for SOOP Downloads
- Download quickly β SOOP VODs disappear faster than most platforms. Don't wait.
- Check the URL β Make sure you're on the VOD replay page, not the live channel page.
- Quality options β SOOP streams vary widely in quality. Source quality is usually the best option when available.
- Long streams β Korean BJs often stream for 8-12 hours. Use cloud download on Vodloader for very long sessions.
Which Method to Use
No setup, works immediately, works internationally: Vodloader.
Terminal-comfortable, want full control: yt-dlp.
SOOP has some of the best long-form streaming content in Korea β variety, gaming, IRL, and esports commentary that rarely makes it to YouTube. Downloading what you care about is the only reliable way to keep it.