Famous Travel YouTuber Pani Bottle Hints at Huge Monthly Earnings: Up to 20 billion KRW?!
Appearing on the June 26 episode of MBC’s variety show Help Me! Homez, Pani Bottle joined comedian Jang Dong-min on a trip to Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, and playfully addressed speculation about his impressive earnings.
With 2.46 million subscribers and over 600 million cumulative views, Pani Bottle has built a loyal following for his global travel vlogs. Introduced with his jaw-dropping stats, fellow cast member Yang Se-hyung commented, “You’re basically the No. 1 creator in Korea.” Pani Bottle humbly responded, “Technically, yes in terms of subscriber count, but it’s like a sandcastle—it could collapse anytime. So I don’t pay too much attention to numbers.”
Comedian Joo Woo-jae jokingly pressed further, teasing, “Everyone knows you earn 10 to 20 billion won a month” (approximately $7.3 to $14.74 million USD). While Pani Bottle didn’t confirm any exact figures, he smiled and admitted, “Earnings are decent these days.”
He also hinted at his future plans, noting the impracticality of paying monthly rent given how often he travels for work. “I’m usually away for at least two weeks at a time. So paying rent feels wasteful. I really need to buy a house—hopefully within this year.”
Pani Bottle’s massive online success has extended beyond YouTube. He’s also become a familiar face on TV, appearing in variety shows like Adventure by Accident, World Dice Tour, The Influencer, and Bloody Game 3.
While he remains modest about his success, fans and fellow entertainers alike are clearly impressed. With a down-to-earth attitude and globe-trotting charisma, Pani Bottle is redefining what it means to be a top-tier content creator in Korea.
