Ryan Kaji: 9-year-old boy tops YouTube’s highest-paid 2020 list. Guess how much he made

Kaji, whose real name is Ryan Guan, started making videos back in 2015.

Updated on: Dec 20, 2020, 18:01:48 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Ryan Kaji, a 9-year-old boy, topped YouTube’s highest-paid stars list for 2020 by making nearly $30 million, to be precise $29.5 million. In fact, this year is not the first time he topped the list. He also became the highest paid YouTuber in 2018 and 2019.In case you follow him on the video-sharing platform, then he needs no introduction. If you’re unaware, allow us to explain.

The image shows 9-year-old YouTuber Ryan Kaji. (YouTube/@Ryan’s World)

Kaji, whose real name is Ryan Guan, started making videos back in 2015. Reportedly, he got the idea of being on the platform after seeing toy review videos of other kids. Soon his way of presentation intrigued viewers and his subscriber base started increasing. Not just the channel, he also has a line of branded toys and clothes. If you visit his YouTube channel called Ryan’s World, you’ll be greeted with videos of new toy reviews, unboxing, and DIY science experiments.

He also became the first YouTube influencer who was featured in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an annual parade in New York City, with a float that was based on his superhero alter ego. Kaji also shared a video of the same on his channel.

If you’re wondering what the latest video on his channel is, it’s a DIY Christmas tree made using baking soda and vinegar.

What do you think of Kaji’s videos?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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