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Meet the Cast of 'The Influencer,' Netflix's New Korean Reality Show
By Quinci LeGardye,
2024-08-08
Spoilers for The Influencer 's first challenge (episodes 1-2) ahead. Netflix's new Korean reality show The Influencer asks just how far social media stars will really go for fame. Following the reality hits Single's Inferno , Physical: 100 , and The Devil's Plan , the streaming giant has released a new show that answers the theme, "What if Squid Game but for viral fame?" This time, it's social media influencers that come under scrutiny, as they go through intense challenges to determine which of them is the most influential and win a 300 million won (about $220,000) grand prize.
Similar to Physical: 100 's wide selection of athletes and sports stars, The Influencer has cast 77 content creators across platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and AfreecaTV (South Korea's answer to Twitch). The eclectic cast ranges from dancers and beauticians to fortune-tellers and drag queens, competing to solve the debate of which platforms and genres require the most creativity and cunning. Below, read on to meet the stacked cast of the new Netflix reality show The Influencer and find out where to follow them.
Chahong is a renowned hairstylist who has built an empire off hair and beauty. She owns 23 hair salons and runs a self-titled haircare line, in addition to an online cosmetology academy. Per her intro, she was previously recognized as one of the world's top 10 stylists by L'Oreal Professional Paris.
DaeDo is a gaming YouTuber and streamer who's considered part of the first generation of Korean YouTubers. Per his intro, he started his online career 13 years ago.
DoHwaDore is a YouTuber who specializes in saju, Korean fortune-telling which is based on the four "pillars" of a person's birth: date, year, time, and place.
Gvan is a drag artist and content creator who makes both short- and long-form content about drag, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. He also performs live drag shows in Seoul. Per his intro, "As an openly queer influencer, I believe that everything I do can encourage others in the same scene as me."
Jang Ji-sou (formerly known as Quaddurup) is a YouTuber, media personality, and independent rapper. He's a regular on Korean survival shows, having previously appeared on Show Me the Money , Korea Chicken War , and Treasure Hunt .
Jang Keun-suk is an actor, singer, and model who's known as "the Prince of Asia." Since the late 2000s, he starred in hit K-dramas including You're Beautiful , Mary Stayed Out All Night , Love Rain , A Korean Odyssey, and Decoy . He also debuted as a singer in Japan in 2011. He recently started his own YouTube channel in early 2023.
Jin Yong-jin began his YouTube channel in 2014 and then debuted as a rapper in 2018. Around 2020 he began working as a film and web-series director, and he's collaborated with celebrities including Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Seok-jin, and Chuu. He also produced the web variety show Money Game .
Juice Seyeon
Main Platform: AfreecaTV
Follower Count: 159,000
Juice Seyeon is a streamer on AfreecaTV who focuses on dancing, fashion, and sexy content. According to her intro, she's one of the top three creators on the platform.
Lee Jung-hyun is a hair and makeup artist who rose to fame after starring in the first season of the Korean gay dating show His Man . He now focuses on live-streaming and YouTube.
Lee Woo-jun (best known as Junwoo) is a streamer and YouTuber who became well-known for giving viewers advice based on their messages on KakaoTalk (a Korean instant messenger similar to WhatsApp).
Kerrigan May is an independent rapper who debuted in 2019. She has appeared on variety shows including Show Me The Money , Drop the Bit , and Bed on the Beach .
MyBoo is a cosplay artist who's known as "the cosplay champion of Korea" among her fellow contestants. She is the most popular cosplay creator in the country, and she has been a model for video games .
Park Ji-min (a.k.a. NeedMoreCash) is a short-form video creator and comedian who became viral with his alter-egos. In addition to the silent blue-suited character he appears with on The Influencer , he and fellow comedian Tanaka also started the " Jaljayo Agassi " trend.
Oh Byeong-min (a.k.a. Oking) is a streamer and YouTuber who focuses on gaming, outdoor videos, and mukbang. He has previous experience on variety shows before appearing on The Influencer , having appeared on Representatives , City Fisherman , and Smiling Boss .
Park Jae-han (a.k.a. PaniBottle) is a travel YouTuber and media personality who began his channel in 2015. He has appeared on variety shows including Adventure by Accident and World Dice Tour .
Pyo Eun-ji is a model and YouTuber popular in both Japan and Korea. She describes herself as "someone who feels like a girl next door, but mainly makes sexy content." Also, she previously majored in accounting in the U.S. and worked at an investment firm.
Kim So-hee (a.k.a. Queen Wa$abii) is an independent rapper and DJ who debuted in 2019, and who previously appeared on the music competition shows Good Girl and Show Me the Money .
Risabae is a former professional makeup artist who started her YouTube channel focused on makeup tutorials in 2015. She's also the founder of the beauty brand Two Slash Four , and she debuted as a K-pop soloist in 2018. Recently, she went globally viral for her makeup video with Stray Kids member Felix .
Sherry is a TikToker and YouTuber who shares both short-form content and vlogs about her life as an international student in America. She recently graduated from Minerva University in San Francisco.
Sia Jiwoo (real name Park Ji-woo) is a content creator and K-pop singer who made her solo debut in 2022. She was previously a member of the canceled girl group Delight, and she competed on the music show MIXNINE in 2017. Now she focuses on dancing, fashion, and beauty content.
Yang Jin-beom (a.k.a. WetBoy) is a dancer, comedian, and short-form content creator. He often works with the comedy musical group Namolla Family, and he often does dance challenges with K-pop artists.
Young Al-nam is a YouTuber who focuses on the English language and culture, travel, and sports content. He graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in England with a degree in education.
Heo Seong-beom is a model and student at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), who rose to fame after his YouTube calculus tutorial went viral. In addition to The Influencer , he also appeared on the survival show College War .
Jung Jiwoo (a.k.a. Mejiwoo) is a YouTuber and entrepreneur, who runs several brands as a brand director and CEO, per her intro. Some of her businesses include the fashion company AJ Look, the e-commerce site Mejiwoo, and the eyewear brand Fun the Mental. In addition to her work in fashion and beauty, she's also well-known as the sister of BTS member J-Hope (a.k.a. Jung Ho-seok).
Kim Ban-seok (a.k.a. Ddol Ddol) is a YouTuber who makes gay and LGBTQ+-themed lifestyle and travel content. He's also the co-host for season 2 of the YouTube series Hong Seok-cheon's Jewel Box .
Magenta
Main Platform: Instagram
Follower Count: 602,000
Magenta is a Twitch streamer who focuses on dancing, singing, and daily communication. She is also the bassist for the Korean band QWER.
Shim Eudduem is a fitness YouTuber who should be familiar to Netflix fans. Before appearing on The Influencer , she was a contestant on Physical: 100 season 1 , where she stood out for winning a bodyweight elimination challenge . Since then, she has appeared regularly on the Korean variety show Kick a Goal .
Tarzan (real name Seok Hyun-jun) is a fitness and travel YouTuber who also previously appeared on Physical: 100 season 1 . Before that, he appeared on the Korean dating show Love Alarm Clap! Clap! Clap!
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