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The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the authenticity of the referees perceived by esports viewers affects the intention to re-viewing intention through viewing commitment and viewing attitude. To achieve the purpose of this study, a survey was conducted on 200 viewers who had watched esports LCK broadcasts. A total of 200 data were collected, and all data were used as the final valid sample. For data processing, frequency analysis, Cronbach's alpha, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were performed using SPSS 27. The results shown in this study are as follows. First, it was found that the authenticity of the referees had a positive effect on viewing commitment. Second, it was found that the authenticity of the referees had a positive effect on viewing attitude, Third, it was found that the authenticity of the referees had a positive effect on re-viewing intention. Fourth, it was found that viewing commitment had a positive effect on the re-viewing intention. Fifth, it was found that the viewing attitude had a positive effect on the re-viewing intention. We found from these results that viewers are importantly aware of the authenticity of e-sports referees and therefore have to strive to increase the authenticity of referees.