On August 23, the popular VTuber Kson He made his first television appearance during the program "Kinyobi no Metaverse" broadcast on TV Asahi. In a dedicated segment, Ksonwith over 1.27 million subscribers on YouTube, He surprised the hosts and the audience with a shocking revelation about his income.

Kson, known for her versatility in creating content ranging from live broadcasts, gaming to virtual concertsand born in Atlanta, United States, He demonstrated not only his ability to connect with Japanese audiences, but also with a wide audience in the English-speaking world, thanks to his fluency in English. During the broadcast, comedian Tenshin (天津) asked the question that many viewers probably had in mind: “Do you really make good money from this?». Kson's answer left everyone surprised: «My annual income exceeds 100 million yen! Hey, isn't it okay?» (more than 690 thousand US dollars).

The statement not only caused surprise in the studio, but also lit up social media, where the community discussed the possibilities of achieving the “YouTube dream” as Kson did. However, Kson was clear in explaining that her success was not the initial goal, but rather the result of enjoying each stage of her career, a philosophy that she considers applicable to both VTubers and idols and comedians.

The VTuber career has gained enormous popularity in Japan and around the world, offering a new avenue for artistic expression and interaction with fans. However, not all aspiring VTubers can hope to achieve the same levels of success as Kson. The profession requires not only talent and charisma, but also a strong (sometimes forced) work ethic, creativity and, in many cases, the ability to deal with and understand local and international cultures.

Kson is an example of how hard work, authenticity, and connecting with a global audience can lead to extraordinary achievements. But their success also underscores a harsher reality: not all VTubers will achieve that level of recognition or income. Competition in the digital world is fierce, and while some may become prominent figures in the industry, others may struggle to find their niche.

• «She said it herself, but if you're not someone who really enjoys streaming, you can't keep doing it.».
• «He said that those whose motivation is to make money usually don't last long.».
• «Those who come from NicoNico Douga are strong because they are the type of people who even paid out of their own pocket to be able to broadcast.».
• «If you can earn hundreds of millions without belonging to an organization, then there is no point in joining one with all its restrictions.».
• «You can reject the work you don't want to do and prioritize what you really want to do.».
• «In a way, I think it's better for her to be on her own and be able to produce for herself, rather than being in an organization that only says good things.».
• «He is one of the most successful people who is among the top 0.00% in this industry».
• «Like Dancho, these are people who have been streaming since before YouTubers became popular. In that sense, they are legendary.».
• «He made his name on NicoNico Douga, then joined Hololive, grew up with them, and then went independent.».
• «His current success is due to the combination of being a VTuber and streaming in real life, with impeccable aesthetics and exceptional conversational skills.».
• «He is a person who has worked very hard. Although the article highlights that he earns over 100 million yen, I want to applaud the effort he put in to get there.».
• «Kson has the vitality to move forward alone».
• «Although his income is a topic of conversation, this person has many fans because his Japanese is excellent and he offers a wide variety of topics in Japanese.».
• «In terms of overall sales, her past life on Hololive shouldn't have fallen below 1 billion yen, but now with VShojo she seems to be closer to being independent, so her current income is probably higher. I don't think it's limited to just 100 million.».
• «Kson continues to be just as entertaining on her streams even after leaving Hololive. Fans from back then simply subscribed to her personal channel and continued to watch her. Although she shows her face, she still has the same style, so I think her stability is guaranteed.».
• «It seems like he still keeps in touch with the Hololive members, especially Kanata, so I think he found a good way to be independent.».
• «He probably earns more now as a freelancer than he did when he was at Hololive, since the company doesn't take a cut of his income.».
• «In your case, even if you don't have that many viewers, I think you get a lot of super chats and have a lot of members.».

Source: Otakomu