For some popular streamers, donations can be a major source of income, even though they aren’t always consistent. But donations don’t always bring just good vibes. Beyond fans often attaching challenges or requests with their money, receiving a huge amount publicly can actually become a big headache. Wondering how having too much money can be a problem? Let’s hear from streamer Ayun herself to understand why getting tons of donations isn’t always fun.
Actually, Ayun isn’t a hugely famous name online. She’s not the type to show off or pull wild stunts like many trending streamers right now. What stands out most about Ayun is her pretty face and charming way of talking. But last month, she suddenly blew up and became the top female streamer in donations, raking in over 300 million won, which is about 6 billion VND, a massive amount.
Even after the platform takes about a 30% commission, Ayun still pockets a hefty sum. But here’s the catch: AfreecaTV’s donation rankings are public, so everyone knows exactly how much Ayun received. That brought some problems. In a recent livestream, she surprised many by revealing a list of messages she’s been getting lately, most of which have the same theme, begging her for money.
This is kind of like when lottery winners reveal their identity. Messages come in with stories about three generations of family hardship, illnesses, and tragic situations, all aimed at convincing Ayun to hand over cash. Many fans have expressed concern for Ayun’s well-being and advised her to block these messages and not feel guilty, since most of these “three generations of poverty” stories are probably made up.
