The value of ChatGPT in EFL teaching and learning is widely recognized by Korean EFL teachers, yet there appears to exist a noticeable disparity in attention toward its use as an English language aid between teachers and students. Effective L2 education hinges on a shared understanding of the teaching environment and instructional goals between teachers and students. This preliminary study explores the interest of Korean EFL students in integrating ChatGPT into their daily routines for English learning. Surveys from 176 students in two middle schools revealed three main findings: (1) a low usage rate of ChatGPT for English learning among students, (2) a statistically significant inverse relationship between ChatGPT usage and daily hours spent on Social Networking Services (SNS), and (3) students familiar with AI translators are more inclined to use ChatGPT, although this association is not statistically significant.