Ryan Kaji: The Highest Paid YouTuber in the World

Originally posted on February 6, 2020 @ 9:11 am

YouTube is one of the most accessible platforms to show your hidden talent across the world without any cost. You can make money by uploading videos like sketch videos, beauty tutorials, education, fashion, and many more. If you are a YouTube user, then you probably had heard the name Ryan Kaji.

Ryan Kaji, the youngest YouTuber of the world who makes millions of dollars a year. But how? Are you excited to know this YouTube sensation then stay with us until the end?

Ryan Kaji is the creator of Ryan’s World

Ryan Kaji’s real name is Ryan Guan,. He is the most popular YouTube star who runs his YouTube channel titled ‘Ryan’s World.’ Ryan was born to a Vietnamese mother, Loan Kaji and a Japanese father, Shion Kaji. He is of descendent and holds the citizenship of America. But his parents were still dating when he was born. After two years of his birth, his parents tied the knot.

Image of Caption: Ryan Kali went on a trip to London with his family in 2019

Caption: Ryan Kali went on a trip to London with his family in 2019

Both his parents are professionals. They met at Texas Tech University and fell in love at first sight. Ryan’s parents’ posted the weird picture of the family on social media.

Ryan Kaji is the star of his YouTube channel called Ryan’s World. The channel was initially started by his parents and was called Ryan Toys Review until consumer advocacy organization Truth in Advertising filed a complaint accusing it of not denoting which videos had been sponsored.

Ryan Kaji Has Twin Sisters

Ryan has twin sisters named Emma and Kate. His sisters turned three in November 2019. Both Eman and Kate are featured in many of his videos. In early January 2020, Ryan uploaded a video titled ‘DIY Science Experiment For Kids Rainstorm and Baking Soda and Vinegar.’ In the video, Ryan and his twin sisters are seen doing simple Science experiments at home using everyday things found around the house.

Furthermore, he also posted numerous pictures of this little two princesses on his Instagram. Ryan loves handing out with his sisters like playing outside the home or experimenting with things.

Image of Caption: Ryan's twin sisters Emma and Kate found a better place for the stickers

Caption: Ryan’s twin sisters Emma and Kate found a better place for the stickers

He took to Instagram to shared the photo of his sisters to show off their stickers collection. They placed the stickers on the different parts of their body, such as hand, forehead, knee, and high. Don’ they look cute, what do you think?

Ryan Started At Age Three

Ryan’s YouTube Channel started in 2015 when he was just three. The first video of Ryan was uploaded in March 2015. In the video, Ryan can be seen picking a lego train set from the toy store. When asked why he chose that, he replied that he liked it, so he picked it.

The video lasts 15 minutes, and also it shows unboxing at home and puts the train with the help of his mom. To date, the video has garnered nearly 50 million views.

His parents manage his YouTube channel. From making videos to uploading, all things are done by his parents.

Ryan has Billion of Views on His Channel

Ryan Kaji’s Channel Ryan’s World get billion of views. When the channel was initially launched, it was named as ‘Ryan’s Toy Reviews’ and later changed into Ryan’s World. Now, the YouTube channel has gained over 23 million subscribers and has over 35 billion views since its creation.

Some of his most popular videos have more than one billion views. To date, his most viewed video titled ‘HUGE EGGS surprise toys challenge with inflatable water slide’ that uploaded in April 2016. The video has an incredible of 1.9 billion views.

On his videos, he often features his parents and sisters. Aside from unboxing toys videos, he also uploads the DIY videos, family vlogs, travels, etc.

Ryan Kaji Has His Show on Nickelodeon

In 2018, Ryan appeared on the television with his show called “Rayn’s Mystery Playdate” on Nickelodeon. The show premiered on Nick Jr on April 19. Soon after the grand success of the first season, the second season of the show premiered the same on September 30.

The show features his parents, Ryan and the other two animated characters named Gus the gummy Gator and Combo Panda. Together they solve puzzles and tackle a variety of physical challenges.

Ryan Kaji Listed as the Highest Earning YouTuber

The Texan native makes millions of dollars through his unboxing videos on his YouTube. Ryan Kaji is the highest earner in the YouTube platform. According to Forbes’s annual list, Ryan took home $26 million in 2019.

Image of Caption: Ryan Kaji highest paid Youtuber

Caption: Ryan Kaji highest paid Youtuber

In 2018, Kaji earned $22 million, which is incredible. Making money at a young age is insane. Between 2016 to 2017, Ryan brought more the $11 million at home and listed in the highest-earning YouTubers.

According to Social Blade, Ryan’s makes from the range of $9.2k-$146.5 k per month and his estimated yearly income between $109.8k-$1.8 M in early 2020. His net worth surely increases if he continues unloading the video on his channel. Further, it is reported that Ryan and his parents have earned over $60 million from their media empire.

Ryan Kaji has his own Merchandise

The young star makes more money from other ventures. He has his own line of more than 100 toys and clothing items, as well as does marketing. Further, he has signed a deal with the US television network Hulu.

At the end of 2019, his father flew to Japan for meetings with industry-leading companies to bring new projects.

Ryan’s Mom was arrested for shoplifting

Kaji’s family is living a marvelous lifestyle, thanks to Ryan’s successful channel. His father is a former structural engineer, and his mother was a chemistry teacher in school. They both left the job to focus on Ryan’s channel.

Image of Caption: Ryan's mother was caught while stealing clothes at JC Penny department store in Almeda Mall, Houston

Caption: Ryan’s mother was caught while stealing clothes at JC Penny department store in Almeda Mall, Houston

However, in the case of his mother, it is the opposite. Before the fame, she was living under a  Kieu-Loan Thi Nguyen, the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants. When she was studying at college, Loan was convicted for shoplifting at a JC Penney department store in Houston’s Almeda Mall.

She has stolen six items of clothing worth $93. Loan Guan was sentenced to 40 hours in community service and was fined $150.

Ryan’s Instagram Have Over 75k Followers

Ryan Haruto Guan is better known as Ryan Kaji; a YouTube star also has thousands of followers on his Instagram account. His Instagram goes by “ryansworld.” In his Instagram bio, he wrote, “Welcome to Ryan’s World, celebrating all things @ryantoysreview!”

Image of Caption: Ryan Kaji Instagram bio, he wrote, "Welcome to Ryan's World, celebrating all things @ryantoysreview!"

Caption: Ryan Kaji Instagram bio, he wrote, “Welcome to Ryan’s World, celebrating all things @ryantoysreview!”

Ryan Kaji Got a Tonsils

On January 15, 2020, his mother posted a photo of him and wrote, he was at the hospital and waiting to get his tonsils and adenoids removal. A day after, his parents shared another post of Ryan and stated, he comes home from surgery.

Again, in another post, Ryan and his father were playing video games and feeling much better.

How Old is Ryan Kaji? His School and Education

YouTuber star Ryan kaji was born on 6 October 2011 in Texas, which makes his age about 9. The young boy is very much busy making videos for his channel. He loves experimenting with new things. The nine years old YouTuber is homeschooled due to his busy schedule. Looking at his age, he must be in fourth or fifth grade.

Ryan Kaji has a Dog named Ella

Ryan Kaji has a cute family member name, Ella. He has been with his since he was a small boy. On his Instagram, there are many pictures of his dog.

Image of Caption: Ella hanging out with Ryan's twin sisters, Emma and Kate

Caption: Ella hanging out with Ryan’s twin sisters, Emma and Kate

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