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· Bryan Ke
Markiplier says his ‘ungodly’ $38 million annual income from YouTube feels ‘unfair’
YouTuber Markiplier admitted to Logan Paul that he makes “an ungodly amount of money, and it feels unfair.” Markiplier joined Paul during a recent episode of the podcast “IMPAULSIVE” and talked about his YouTube career and health. “I'm open to talk about it because it just seems…
· Bryan Ke
Hacker streams old Elon Musk interview about cryptocurrency in latest South Korean government YouTube hack
Government of the Republic of Korea, the official YouTube channel of the South Korean government, has been restored following a hacking incident over the weekend, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said in a statement on Sunday. "At 3:20 a.m., the channel name and…
· Rebecca Moon
Popular YouTuber flees Thailand after allegedly scamming over 6,000 victims out of $55 million
A popular Thai YouTuber has fled abroad after scamming thousands of investors out of two billion baht (approximately $55 million). The woman, who claimed to be a successful forex trader, defrauded over 6,000 people and has allegedly run away to Malaysia. On Aug. 24, 30 people…
· Grace Kim
American live-action adaptation of ‘Sailor Moon’ uncovered by YouTuber
YouTuber Ray Mona has uncovered the full pilot for an American live-action adaptation of “Sailor Moon” decades after it was made and scrapped in the 1990s. Fans have been on the lookout for the full pilot ever since snippets of it were stitched together for a promotional music…
· Rebecca Moon
YouTuber busts men filming women illegally in S. Korea
A YouTuber in South Korea is being hailed as a hero for catching men who illegally film women in public spaces. When the YouTuber spots these men, he grabs them before calling the police, ignoring the men’s pleas for him to stop. In some cases, the YouTuber has instructed police…
· Daniel Anderson
NIKI revives songs from her YouTube channel for new album ‘Nicole’
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI released her highly anticipated 12-track album “Nicole” on Friday. The album features previously released songs “Before, “Oceans and Engines” and “High School in Jakarta.” It also marks the return and reimagining of old original songs NIKI took…
· Daniel Anderson
Dive Studios announces third season of ‘Get Real’ podcast and YouTube series
Dive Studios announced the return of their “Get Real” podcast and YouTube series hosted by K-pop idols Junny, Ladies’ Code’s Ashley Choi and BTOB’s Peniel on Tuesday. Back for a third season, the show ran for 81 episodes and had their Season 2 finale back in December 2021. It…
· Isa Peralta
‘We are ready for this chapter’: YouTube pioneer KevJumba hints at potential comeback
YouTube pioneer KevJumba, whose real name is Kevin Wu, shocked fans after hinting at a potential comeback in an Instagram post on Tuesday. Wu shared a picture of his fiancée Ginger shaving his head with the caption: “I didn't think she'd let me do it… Yesterday, I told her I'm…
· Ryan General
Asian Australian YouTuber stands up against casual racism during a boat show in Sydney
Asian Australian YouTuber John Lee, who shares fishing videos on his channel JYL Fishing TV, was recently subjected to racist insults while covering the Sydney International Boat Show in Cockle Bay. In a video published on Aug. 1, he can be seen standing up to a man who tried to…
· William Yuk
Legendary figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu’s new YouTube channel racks up over a million views in 1 day
Yuzuru Hanyu, one of the greatest ice skaters of all time, has launched a YouTube channel after retiring from international competitions. In his first YouTube video on Sunday, Hanyu, 27, explains to viewers that he started the channel because he wants “people to watch [his]…
· Daniel Anderson
Warner Music Korea launches ‘Under House’ YouTube series featuring Korean musicians
Warner Music Korea launched a new YouTube series Thursday called “Under House,” which will showcase artist performances, DJs and songs under their label. In its inaugural episode, DJ Minky plays various songs from artists like Mamamoo’s Wheein, soloist Seori and Charlie Puth’s…
· Iris Jung
‘Merry Queer’: Episode 1 of South Korea’s first LGBTQ-plus reality show available on YouTube
Available on Korean streaming platform Wavve, “Merry Queer” is an LGBTQ-plus “coming out” romance reality series that premiered the week of July 8. Multiple storylines reveal the intimate experiences of the couples and the challenges they face in South Korea. The show is hosted…
· Rebecca Moon
Popular Thai YouTuber, 63, arrested for attempted murder after being on the run for five years
A 63-year-old Thai YouTuber with over 500,000 subscribers was arrested on Thursday at his home for attempted murder after five years on the run. In 2017, Jantaphan “Taek” Worrachate shot at a truck for parking in front of his resort accommodation. He was sentenced to a five-…
· Ryan General
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to unretire for exhibition match with Korean YouTuber DK Yoo
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is returning to the ring for the first time since his retirement to fight South Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in an exhibition match. DK Yoo, who gained popularity as a sports and fitness instructor, first revealed that he is fighting Pacquiao via…
· Jane Nam
YouTuber gets scam ring in India arrested after hacking into their office’s CCTV cameras
A YouTuber known as Scambaiter allegedly hacked into the CCTV cameras of a scam ring office and posted a detailed video of the entire process. In the 20-minute clip, viewers are given a look at CCTV footage taken from June 13-24, beginning with video of the alleged scammers at…
· Bryan Ke
‘Single’s Inferno’ star returns to YouTube months after fake designer clothing scandal
South Korean influencer Song Ji-a returned to YouTube five months after taking a break from social media. Song, 25, was embroiled in a scandal after several internet sleuths discovered she was wearing fake designer clothing on Netflix’s “Single’s Inferno,” a South Korean dating…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese YouTuber cries after eating durian for the first time in 2 years
Japanese YouTuber iChang RM became tearful after finally eating durian for the first time in two years. YouTuber couple iChang and Jimmy left Hong Kong last month after being stuck there since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They moved to Malaysia and have been living…
· Jane Nam
Married interracial YouTube couple Jin and Juice allege domestic abuse in public fight amid divorce
The marriage of YouTube duo “Jin and Juice,” who rose to fame by sharing videos of their real-life marriage as an interracial couple, has come to a very public and explosive end with each side alleging physical abuse. Juice, whose real name is Cerose, initially posted a video on…
· Ryan General
Korean YouTuber-turned-Ukraine fighter Rhee Ken under prosecution for violating passport law
Korean special forces officer-turned-YouTuber Ken Rhee is now under prosecution for passport law violation after traveling to Ukraine in March to fight against the Russian invasion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Rhee of violating the passport law as he disregarded a…
· Bryan Ke
American food YouTuber goes to Singapore’s Chinatown Complex to try ‘exotic Asian meats’
American YouTuber Sonny Side, whose real name is Will Sonbuchner, recently went to Singapore’s Chinatown Complex to try local hawker dishes, including pig’s trotter and fallopian tubes. The 38-year-old food vlogger uploaded a video on June 11 titled “Exotic Asian Meats!!…