Monetization
Diamond / balloon / Super Chat payouts, sponsorships, agencies, taxes
How much is 10,000 diamonds in KRW? Full payout breakdown
How TikTok diamonds convert, tax deductions, and calculating your real take-home
YouTube Live monetization — Super Chat, memberships, ads
What a Korean creator actually takes home from a Super Chat, membership pricing, ad RPM, AdSense payout timing, and the iOS in-app purchase trap.
Twitch monetization — Bits, subscriptions, ads, payouts
Affiliate vs Partner, real take-home from Bits & Subs in won, Twitch Plus, payout cycles, and the W-8BEN tax form Korean streamers must file.
SOOP (AfreecaTV) star balloon payouts + BJ agency commissions
Real take-home per star balloon, BJ-tier payout ratios (60/70/80%), management agency commission negotiations, and side income from subs, ads, and items.
7 truths your agency won't tell you
Commission negotiation, double-FX losses, viewer value by country, and contract traps
Agency selection guide — good agencies vs. ones that ghost you
Do you even need one, 7 green flags, interview questions, and what to do if you're already signed and being neglected
Sponsorship & ad rate negotiation guide
How to price using follower and viewer data, plus a manual for declining and renegotiating
The complete Korean income tax guide for streamers
Who must file, business registration, progressive rates, 25 tax-saving strategies, and a 10-step Hometax walkthrough — all in one article