The Korean ONE PIECE CARD GAME launched in 2024 with STK-01 and STK-02 starter decks, followed by Romance Dawn OPK-01. This historical guide explains the initial timeline, product codes, fixed deck contents, and Korean booster format.
Originally published March 16, 2024. Last updated July 16, 2026.
The Korean One Piece Card Game launch began in South Korea on March 22, 2024 with STK-01 Straw Hat Crew and STK-02 Worst Generation. These fixed constructed starter decks were the first Korean products in the line, followed by Romance Dawn OPK-01 on April 25 as the first Korean-language booster expansion.
This historical guide covers the initial March and April launch period, the first four starter decks, Korean product codes, starter-deck contents, the Romance Dawn booster format, and the differences between Korean and earlier regional releases.
Korean ONE PIECE CARD GAME Launch Quick Facts
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Launch market: South Korea
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First product release: March 22, 2024
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First starter decks: STK-01 Straw Hat Crew and STK-02 Worst Generation
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Second starter-deck wave: STK-03 and STK-04 on April 11, 2024
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First booster expansion: Romance Dawn OPK-01
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Romance Dawn release: April 25, 2024
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Starter-deck language: Korean
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Romance Dawn cards per pack: 6 randomized cards
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Romance Dawn packs per box: 24
Initial Korean Launch Timeline
March 22, 2024
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STK-01 Starter Deck – Straw Hat Crew
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STK-02 Starter Deck – Worst Generation
April 11, 2024
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STK-03 Starter Deck – The Seven Warlords of the Sea
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STK-04 Starter Deck – Animal Kingdom Pirates
April 25, 2024
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OPK-01 Booster Pack – Romance Dawn
Romance Dawn was therefore the first Korean booster expansion, not the first Korean ONE PIECE CARD GAME product. Four starter decks had already launched before its release.
STK-01 Straw Hat Crew and STK-02 Worst Generation
STK-01 Straw Hat Crew is a red starter deck led by Monkey D. Luffy. Its core theme uses direct offensive pressure and Character cards with Rush effects.
STK-02 Worst Generation is a green starter deck led by Eustass “Captain” Kid. It balances offense and defense through effects involving rested cards, reactivation, and DON!! management.
Both products launched on March 22 and introduced fixed Korean-language deck lists rather than randomized booster contents.
STK-03 and STK-04 Follow in April
STK-03 The Seven Warlords of the Sea launched on April 11. The blue deck is led by Crocodile and emphasizes Blockers, hand management, and board-control effects.
STK-04 Animal Kingdom Pirates launched the same day. The purple deck is led by Kaido and uses DON!! acceleration and reduction to reach powerful high-cost Characters and effects.
These four starter decks established the first red, green, blue, and purple deck identities for the Korean product line.
What the Initial Korean Starter Decks Included
The official Korean pages for STK-01 through STK-04 list:
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1 constructed deck containing 51 cards
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17 listed deck-card types
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10 DON!! cards
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1 play sheet
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2 promotional cards
Their rarity breakdown lists one Leader Card type, two Super Rare types, 14 Common types, and one Promotion Card type.
Because the pages list two physical promotional cards but only one promotional-card type, the two cards should not be described as two different designs without further official confirmation.
A starter deck uses a predetermined card list. Multiple copies of some cards are included intentionally to create a playable 51-card deck and are not random duplicates.
What STK and ST Product Codes Mean
STK identifies the Korean sealed starter-deck product. ST identifies the corresponding original starter-deck series used in other regional product names and individual card numbers.
For example, STK-01 is the Korean Straw Hat Crew sealed product, while its cards retain numbers based on the ST01 card series. Individual cards should not be renamed with invented numbers such as STK01-001.
The Korean decks follow established starter-deck themes while remaining separate regional releases with Korean-language cards, packaging, release dates, accessories, and promotional components.
Romance Dawn OPK-01: The First Korean Booster Expansion
Romance Dawn OPK-01 was released on April 25, 2024 as the first Korean-language booster expansion.
Each Korean booster pack contains six randomized cards. A booster box contains 24 packs, producing 144 physical cards. That does not mean 144 different cards: duplicates may occur, and one box does not guarantee a complete set, a particular Leader, a Secret Rare, or a parallel version.
The official Korean product lists 121 card types:
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Leader Card: 8
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Common: 45
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Uncommon: 30
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Rare: 26
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Super Rare: 10
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Secret Rare: 2
Romance Dawn also includes 27 parallel versions. Those parallels are alternate visual versions within the established card pool, not 27 additional base card identities.
OPK-01 vs. OP-01 and OP01 Card Numbers
OPK-01 identifies the Korean sealed Romance Dawn booster product.
OP-01 is the original Romance Dawn expansion identifier used for sealed products in other regions.
Individual cards retain the OP01-### numbering format. The Korean release should not be treated as a sequel, second edition, or unrelated expansion simply because its sealed-product code includes the letter K.
Starter Decks vs. Randomized Booster Products
Starter decks contain fixed constructed lists built around a Leader and supporting strategy. They include intentional multiples of cards and the DON!! cards needed to begin playing.
Booster packs contain randomized cards that can expand a collection or provide additional deck-building options. Specific cards and rarities are not guaranteed, and a booster box does not complete the set.
A booster box is not required to open or use a starter deck, and not every Romance Dawn card directly supports every starter-deck strategy.
How the Korean Products Differed by Region
The Korean launch used established starter-deck and Romance Dawn identities, but the products were not identical copies of Japanese, English, or earlier Asia-region releases.
Regional differences included:
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Korean sealed-product codes
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Korean-language cards
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Korean packaging
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Korean release dates
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Korean promotional-card inclusions
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Korean play-sheet contents
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Regional pricing, distribution, and event support
For example, the Korean STK-01 through STK-04 pages list two promotional cards, while the earlier English-language Asia product page lists the constructed deck, DON!! cards, and play sheet without those Korean promotional cards.
No assumptions should be made about identical card stock, foil treatment, collation, pull rates, or physical production quality without direct evidence.
How the Korean Product Line Expanded
Additional starter decks and booster expansions followed throughout 2024. Readers looking for STK-05 through STK-09 and the complete first-year chronology can continue to PokeUnlimited’s Korean starter-deck and 2024 release guide.
Expansion-specific information is available in the Korean Romance Dawn OPK-01 set guide and the Korean Paramount War OPK-02 set guide.
Where to View Official Korean Product Information
The official Korean ONE PIECE CARD GAME product archive provides the regional product sequence and release dates. Readers can use the official Korean card search to review starter-deck and booster card records.
PokeUnlimited’s Korean Romance Dawn OPK-01 Booster Box page provides current store information for the first booster expansion. Additional releases are available through the Korean One Piece Card Game booster-box collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the ONE PIECE CARD GAME launch in Korea?
The Korean product line began on March 22, 2024 with STK-01 Straw Hat Crew and STK-02 Worst Generation.
What was the first Korean booster expansion?
Romance Dawn OPK-01 was released on April 25, 2024 as the first Korean-language booster expansion.
What is the difference between STK-01 and ST-01?
STK-01 identifies the Korean sealed starter-deck product. ST-01 identifies the corresponding original starter-deck series and is reflected in individual card numbering.
Are Korean starter decks randomized?
No. Starter decks contain predetermined constructed card lists. Booster packs are the randomized products.
How many cards are in a Korean Romance Dawn booster box?
A box contains 24 packs with six randomized cards per pack, producing 144 physical cards.
Are Korean products identical to Japanese products?
No. They follow established deck and expansion identities but have separate languages, codes, packaging, release dates, and documented regional contents.
