YouTuber Oking Discloses Post-Scam-Coin Income: Monthly Revenue Falls Tenfold to 10–20 Million Won

South Korean creator Oking appeared on Jin Yong-jin's channel to share how his revenue dropped from over 100 million won per month at his peak to 10–20 million

tau · October 5, 2026

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YouTuber Oking Discloses Post-Scam-Coin Income: Monthly Revenue Falls Tenfold to 10–20 Million Won

South Korean YouTuber Oking (Oh Byung-min), who suspended his online activities following a 2024 controversy over involvement in a cryptocurrency scam coin and misleading explanations, personally disclosed his post-controversy income and production expenses in an interview released on October 4, 2026, on Jin Yong-jin's YouTube channel.

Broadcast scene from Jin Yong-jin's YouTube channel interview discussing past and current creator revenue and channel operational costs

Image source: 유튜브 '진용진' / X @mad_dogdebt

In the interview, Oking detailed how his monthly earnings, which once exceeded 100 million KRW during his peak when combining platform views and corporate sponsorships, have plummeted to approximately 10 million to 20 million KRW. However, with monthly video production and operational expenses running at a similar level, he explained that the channel operates at bare break-even, occasionally eating into his previous savings.

From Over 100 Million Won a Month to One-Tenth: Oking's Revenue Breakdown

On October 4, Jin Yong-jin uploaded an interview titled "So How Much Does He Earn Now??" to his YouTube channel, investigating how creators' finances change after major public controversies. Oking appeared as the featured guest to discuss his past and present earnings.

When asked about his past peak revenue, Oking recalled that YouTube view revenue alone generated roughly 50 million to 60 million KRW per month at its peak. Combined with an average of three to four advertising sponsorships per month, his total monthly income routinely surpassed 100 million KRW.

That financial structure collapsed after 2024 allegations over cryptocurrency scam coin involvement and false statements. In addition, his 300 million KRW prize money from a Netflix reality show went unpaid due to spoiler issues, and he subsequently paused activities for approximately one year.

After resuming his broadcasting activities, Oking stated that his revenue has dropped more than tenfold compared to his peak, sustained primarily by remaining supporters who continue to watch his broadcasts. Host Jin Yong-jin summarized Oking's current monthly intake at between 10 million and 20 million KRW.

High Overhead: Why Earning 10 to 20 Million Won Leaves Little Net Profit

During the interview, Jin Yong-jin noted that 10 million to 20 million KRW per month was still a large sum despite the tenfold drop, asking whether having already earned enough in the past meant the impact was not severe. Oking firmly pushed back, responding, "That is not true at all."

He explained that revenue figures do not reflect net disposable income:

  • Production and Operating Costs: Monthly expenditures for broadcasting, video content production, and channel operations total roughly 10 million to 20 million KRW.
  • Break-Even Cash Flow: Because incoming revenue is almost entirely re-absorbed by production expenses, net profit sits near zero, keeping the operation at a baseline maintenance level.
  • Asset Depletion: Depending on monthly expenditure levels, expenses can exceed revenue, forcing him to draw down savings accumulated during his peak career to keep the channel running.

Oking stated that content production and channel maintenance incur 10 million to 20 million KRW in expenses each month, illustrating how a tenfold drop in revenue compared to his peak translates into immediate operational pressure against ongoing overhead.

Creator Business Models and the Limits of Self-Reported Figures

The disclosure carries important context and limitations:

  • Self-Reported Figures: The earnings and cost metrics shared in the video reflect oral statements made during an informal interview rather than audited tax returns or official accounting records.
  • Creator Economy Vulnerability: The interview highlights the vulnerability of creator business models when revenue sharply contracts. After total income fell tenfold from a peak that combined 50–60 million KRW in view earnings with 3–4 monthly sponsorships into a total exceeding 100 million KRW, the reduced revenue now struggles to cover fixed production overheads.

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