The premiere of Netflix’s new K-reality series The Influencer dropped this week, with a whopping 77 big names on social media making up the cast.
Think of it like Squid Game: The Challenge but with TikTok stars, YouTubers, singers, mukbangers, gamers, actors, dancers, and everything in between.
Each of them must battle it out in a bid to win the prize of 300 million won (approximately $218,000), taking part in a series of challenges that test their social media presence, popularity, and level of influence.
With the first four episodes available to stream on Netflix now and more on the way, we’ve put together a guide on all of The Influencer contestants we’ve spotted so far, including their following count as listed on the new show and where to find them.
Sia Jiwoo – 27.5 million followers
Focusing on dancing and fashion, Sia Jiwoo has made a name for herself as a TikTok creator. Find her on @sia_jiwoo.
Kejimin – 11.3 million followers
Kejimin makes a variety of short-form content on her TikTok channel @d0d_x.
Mejiwoo – 11.02 million followers
A director and CEO of several brands, Mejiwoo also runs a YouTube channel and Instagram page with millions of followers. Search for @mejiwoo103 to find her on Insta.
Ssoyoung – 10.5 million followers
As a mukbang YouTuber, Ssoyoung (@Ssoyoung) has earned millions of followers with her videos in which she’s seen eating giant lobsters, crabs, and more.
Gato – 5.3 million followers
You can find Gato on TikTok @Gato0901, where he shares a variety of short-form videos including dance clips.
Doctor WHO – 5 million followers
Not to be confused with the BBC iteration, Doctor WHO is a well-known TikTok creator – find him under the handle @13doctorwhoo.
Jin Yong-jin – 2.69 million followers
As a YouTuber and famed director, Jin Yong-jin is pitched as a strong contender. Find him on YouTube under the handle @jinyongjin_official.
Sherry – 2.3 million followers
Since started her TikTok page @sherry.lim, Sherry has earned a huge following with her fun short-form content.
Changhyun – 2.28 million followers
Currently running the Street Karaoke channel @bjummma, Changhyun started out as a streamer on AfreecaTV before moving to YouTube.
RISABAE – 2.25 million followers
A first-gen beauty content creator, RISABAE has been influencing for eight years, having previously worked as a pro makeup artist.
Oking – 2.1 million followers
As a multi-genre content creator, streamer, and YouTuber (@oking1025), Oking’s experience in survival shows means the other contestants see him as a threat.
Kim Moi – 2 million followers
Kim Moi is a content creator and TikToker (@moioioioioioi) who posts a variety of short-form content.
Pani Bottle – 1.97 million followers
Everyone on The Influencer loves Pani Bottle, the famous travel YouTuber who’s also appeared on TV. You can find his channel via @PaniBottle.
Pyo Eun-ji – 1.94 million followers
Pyo Eun-ji is a model and YouTuber who posts a variety of content on her channel, @Eunjipyo.
Shim Eu-ddeum – 1.6 million followers
A well-known fitness YouTuber who’s garnered well over a million followers with her videos and tips. Her channel can be found via @euddeume.
DaeDo – 1.51 million followers
A first-gen gaming YouTuber, DaeDo has been creating content for 13 years and is known as the “founding father” of the Korean gaming community. Find him on YouTube via @BuzzBean11.
FITVELY – 1.38 million followers
A sport nutritionist, international trainer, and WTPA president, you can find FITVELY’s fitness content on his YouTube channel, @fitvely.
DickHunter – 1.22 million followers
With a rather interesting name, DickHunter makes mukbang content on YouTube (@DickHunter).
Jang Ji-sou – 1.23 million followers
Formerly known as Quaddurup, Jang Ji-sou is a famous content creator and YouTuber under the handle @jisoujang.
Sanghyuk – 1.23 million followers
One of many mukbung influencers, Sanghyuk’s been making this type of content on YouTube (@sanghyuk1109) for five years now.
Youngalnam – 1.17 million followers
As a YouTuber (@Youngalnam), Youngalnam creates English-related and sports content.
Yooxicman – 1.13 million followers
There’s only one way to describe him – Yooxicman is the meat guy. Find out more on his YouTube channel @YOOXICMAN.
GVAN – 1.1 million followers
A famed drag artist, Gvan performs mostly in Itaewon, Seoul. You can catch her on TikTok via @gvan981.
Charming Jo – 1.02 million followers
A Twitch streamer and music YouTuber, Charming Jo has earned a loyal following on his channel @charmingjo.
Bbangthug – 967K followers
Bbangthug is a short form creator who’s garnered a huge following on TikTok (@bbangthug).
Ki Eun-se – 775K followers
Ki Eun-se is a well-known actress, but she also creates lifestyle content on YouTube, while posting about fashion on Instagram (kieunse).
Dancekang – 689K followers
If you’re into K-pop and dancing content, be sure to check out YouTuber @DDance_KKang.
Jang Keun-suk – 623K followers
You may recognize the name – Jang Keun-suk is a famous actor and singer. Although he’s already a celeb in his own right, he’s new to the influencing game, having started a YouTube channel less than a year ago.
Brick Grandpa – 569K followers
Brick Grandpa is a dance creator who, as you can see, performs many routines while dressed as a grandpa. Find him on Instagram via @brick_grandpa.
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DogJoy – 518K followers
The name says it all – DogJoy runs a YouTube channel (@dogjoy_) that focuses on doggy-related content.
Magenta – 506K followers
Best known as a streamer and YouTuber, you can find Magenta on her channel @마젠타.
Park Seo-A – 500K followers
A streamer and chat YouTuber who can be found under the handle @parkseoatv.
Bbogumi – 499K followers
Best known as a streamer and vlogger, Bbogumi features a range of content on her various channels, including @bbogumi on YouTube.
Pure.D – 485K followers
If you’re into makeup or special effects, you’ll want to check out YouTuber Pure.D (@PURED).
CHAHONG – 483K followers
As one of the more admired contestants on The Influencer, CHAHONG is a successful hair stylist who was voted as one of the world’s top 10 stylists by L’Oreal Professional Paris. She currently runs 23 hair salons.
Heo Seong Beom – 376K followers
As well as being a model, Heo Seong Beom has made a name for himself as a KAIST graduate with a reported IQ of 151.
BBULKUP – 370K followers
With many irons in fires, BBULKUP runs a food business and a YouTube channel (@bbulkup), dabbles in hip-hop, and drives supercars.
MyBoo Cosplay – 333K followers
MyBoo has built up a solid following as a cosplay content creator, including on YouTube (@MyBooCosplay).
Needmorecash – 319K followers
A short form content creator who spends much of the first episode in character – meaning he doesn’t speak a word. Find him on Instagram under the name @needmorecash_vdbh.
THIS IS MATÉ – 273K followers
THIS IS MATÉ makes a variety of different content, posting on YouTube and Instagram (maaa_te).
Carjinsung – 250K followers
A car YouTuber who claims to be “funnier than most comedians,” you can find Carjinsung on his channel @carjinsung.
Little Sung-yup – 235K followers
A workout and fitness YouTuber, Little Sung-yup has earned a loyal following with his content.
DDOLDDOL – 223K followers
Described on the Netflix series as a “Gay YouTuber,” you can find Kim DDOLDDOL on his YouTube channel @DDOLDDOLKIM.
QYOUNG – 183K followers
A digital content creator and YouTuber who focuses on beauty and fashion. Find him on Instagram under the handle @qyoungwoo.
Modern Tarzan – 170k
Modern Tarzan, as he’s known online, is a travel and lifestyle YouTuber. Find out more on his channel, @moderntarzan.
Queen WA$ABII – 164K followers
A singer and rapper who debuted independently in 2019 and has earned a loyal following along the way, including on Instagram via queenwasabii_official.
Juice Seyeon – 159K followers
Juice Seyeon is a streamer on South Korean platform AfreecaTV, where she “shares positive vibes” with her followers.
Vvely – 148K followers
Best known as a beauty influencer, you can find Vvely on her YouTube channel (@todayisvvely).
Wetboy – 127K followers
A comedian and performer who shares a variety of hilarious content on Instagram (@gagjinbeom) and YouTube (@wetboy5978).
Lim Hyun-seo – 127K followers
How Lim Hyun-seo finds enough hours in the day is beyond us, as he is both a lawyer and a YouTuber (@dlaustjek).
Narcissism – 106K followers
You can find Narcissism on his Instagram page @_narcissism_9, where he shares photos and short-form content.
Contoni – 90K followers
Contoni is a short-form creator who can be found on Instagram under the handle @forever____25.
Jinjeolme – 80k followers
Sharing a variety of short-form content, Jinjeolme can be found on YouTube, as well as Instagram via @been_bini.
Kinky Dancer – 75K followers
Find Kinky Dancer on his Instagram page @kinky.coming, where he shares, you guessed it, dancing content.
Min Chan-gi – 57K followers
A former pro gamer, Min Chan-gi now creates content and works as an actor.
Caddiewanny – 47K followers
If you love sports, you might want to visit the YouTube channel @wanny_golf, where Caddiewanny posts golf content.
Kerrigan May – 45K followers
A rapper who released independently, Kerrigan May has amassed a strong following on various channels, including Instagram (@kerriganmay).
Kim Do-young – 41K followers
Kim Do-young runs Kim’s Fruits, a digital printing brand that’s grown popular thanks to its variety of tees. Find him on Insta at @waaaavyyy.
Iamkatiecutie – 32K followers
A Shaman who says she “wants to be best at fortune telling.” Find out more via her Instagram account @iamkatiecutie.
Hwang Jae-keun – 17K followers
A fashion designer who’s become known for his masks, having created a number for the series King of Mask Singer.
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