Top 10 Highest-Earning Gamers in Vietnam

1. QTV

In the Vietnamese gaming community, everyone knows Quách Thành Vũ, also known as 'the pioneer gamer' and 'the golden medalist in eSports'. With his effort and talent, QTV has built an enduring reputation in the Vietnamese gaming scene. He takes pride in bringing joy and intense emotions to the gaming community.

Not only an outstanding gamer, QTV has also become a famous streamer after retiring from professional gaming. With the growth of his streaming channel, he always attracts massive attention from fans, not only that, QTV is also chosen by major brands and game developers to represent their brands. Nicknamed 'the chosen one', he not only receives support from the community but also earns a huge monthly income from his streaming channel and advertising. According to statistics from eSportsearnings, QTV is currently the richest gamer in Vietnam with prize money from professional tournaments reaching nearly $31,000 (about 650 million VND). This is just a portion of the prize money from professional tournaments, while income from streaming channels and advertising is also substantial, even surpassing the prize money from professional tournaments.

QTV is not only an excellent gamer but also a star in the gaming world. With fame, talent, and passion, he has become an icon of the Vietnamese gaming community.

2. Cris Devil Gamer

Cris Devil Gamer, whose real name is Phan Lê Vy Thanh born in 1993 in Kiên Giang, has now become one of the highest-earning gamers in Vietnam. Initially, Cris studied at RMIT University and was directed to study abroad, then take over the family business.

However, in 2014, he unexpectedly discovered his passion for video games and has since changed his direction. Over more than 7 years of career development, Cris Phan has produced over 1.2 thousand videos and has a total of 10.7 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. According to estimates from Social Blade, Cris Phan can earn from $6,100 (about 139 million VND) to $96,800 (about 2.1 billion VND) per month. Notably, each of his videos can earn over 251 million VND. In addition to producing gaming videos, Cris also diversifies content into parody, food reviews, and life experience sharing. This diversity helps him attract a large fan base, leading to strong growth of his YouTube channel. Cris Devil Gamer has become an icon in the Vietnamese gaming community, earning the title of 'highest-earning gamer' not only domestically but also in the Asia-Pacific region.

The success of Cris Devil Gamer is not only measured by the huge income but also demonstrated through the love and support from fans. These achievements show how professional Cris is in his work.

Ranked among the top-earning gamers in Vietnam, the name 'Sunbird', or Nguyen Duc Binh in real life, cannot be overlooked. Despite being born in 1996, this young gamer has earned titles like 'Age of Empires Prodigy' and 'Vietnam's AoE Pride'. Sunbird is the number one streamer on the Facebook Gaming platform, boasting a record 126,086 simultaneous followers. Each of his matches garners anticipation and interest from numerous gamers, not only in Vietnam but worldwide. Sunbird's activities are always hot topics, widely covered by the media. His earnings from streaming on Facebook alone amount to approximately 600 million VND per month, not to mention revenue from business ventures and his company, with a registered capital of up to 14 billion VND. Sunbird's image and brand significantly contribute to his income. Since 2014, he has won over 35 championships in various tournaments, becoming a legend in this strategy game genre. The total prize money in Sunbird's gaming career has exceeded $23,000, a remarkable achievement.

With impressive success and substantial earnings, Sunbird is not only a renowned gamer but also a symbol of eSports development in Vietnam.

For the Vietnamese gaming community, the name PewPew is no stranger, as he is among the first generation of Vietnamese streamers. Despite once declaring to withdraw from the 'online entertainment' industry, PewPew later returned and was warmly welcomed by viewers.

According to data from Social Blade, the YouTube channel 'PEWPEW' was established in 2012, with over 2.3 thousand videos and more than 3.58 million subscribers. Social Blade estimates that the channel can earn monthly revenue ranging from 192 USD to 3,100 USD (from 4.5 million to 72 million VND). The annual revenue of the channel could be from 2,300 to 36,900 USD (equivalent to about 54 million to over 867 million VND). On average, PewPew's YouTube channel gains about 25,659 views per day and earns from 6 to 103 USD. PewPew regularly plays games and shares about life with fans on his YouTube channel. His humorous and entertaining way of speaking has helped him make a good impression on many young people, seizing the opportunity to advance in his career. PewPew is also favored by the community and is ranked among the 'four kings' of streamers alongside other names like: Độ Mixi, ViruSs, and Xemesis.

Besides being a famous gamer, PewPew has expanded his business with the PewPew bread brand that he established at the end of 2018. This is also a new development step in the career of this talented gamer.

In the realm of gamers, there's a name that stands out, and that's Mixi Master. He's one of the earliest and most successful streamers in Vietnam, rising to fame alongside the development of games like PUBG and FIFA Online. However, Mixi Master's success doesn't stop at streaming; he has also built a notable business career. With these achievements, his current income is substantial.

Mixi Master's YouTube channel, 'Mixi Gaming,' was established in 2012 and has over 2.3 thousand uploaded videos. He regularly plays a variety of game genres on stream and then uploads them to this YouTube channel. According to estimates from Social Blade, this channel can earn between $11,000 to $176,000 per month (approximately 258 million to over 4.1 billion VND). Calculated annually, the earnings could reach $132,000 to $2.1 million (equivalent to about 3 billion to over 49.2 billion VND). However, these figures are only estimates and do not accurately reflect actual income because YouTube pays different amounts for each country. On average, Mixi Master's YouTube channel gains about 1.45 million views per day and earns between $367 to $5,900.

His humorous gaming style and profound life insights have attracted the attention of many young people, and this is the important mark that has contributed to Mixi Master's success.

Lê Thy Ngọc, also known by the alias MisThy, stands out as one of the top female streamers, gamers, and YouTubers in Vietnam. With exceptional gaming skills and a charming, humorous speaking style, MisThy has won the hearts of her audience.

Besides being a skilled gamer and streamer, she is also a talented individual on YouTube, with two main content focuses: daily life and game highlight clips. MisThy TV YouTube channel has over 6.29 million subscribers, an incredibly impressive number. Estimated earnings from MisThy's YouTube channel range from 200 million to 3 billion VND. With top-notch gaming abilities and humor, MisThy has become one of the hottest names in the Vietnamese streaming scene. She is constantly invited to attend game launch events and advertise famous titles. From this, she has earned a fortune from advertising, donations, and YouTube, making her the highest-earning female gamer in Vietnam. According to some sources, for a brand to have MisThy post a product introduction photo on Facebook, they have to spend up to 80 - 100 million VND. Additionally, MisThy has ventured into business by opening her own restaurant and establishing a personal brand providing office supplies.

MisThy is a prime example of pursuing passion, evolving oneself, and leaving a strong mark in the gaming and electronic entertainment scene in her homeland.

Dang Tien Hoang (ViruSs), born in 1990 in Hanoi, since the age of 15, ViruSs has been sent by his parents to study abroad and has traveled to more than 20 countries across continents. He is not only a professional gamer but also a streamer, YouTuber, music producer, and marketing director of a technology company.

ViruSs not only earns a huge income from streaming games with billions of dong each year, but also earns money from fees, advertising contracts, and appearance fees on television shows. Moreover, he is also the ambassador and partner of Facebook Gaming in Vietnam, with a monthly income from this platform of no less than 276 million dong. The company founded by ViruSs has attracted many famous gamers and YouTubers, achieving outstanding success with revenue of nearly 4 million USD after just two years of operation. The New York Times once praised ViruSs as one of the most famous gamers in Asia. Recently, ViruSs has shifted towards investment and business, in addition to composing and playing games. In livestream sessions, he passionately answers questions about investment and business, attracting a lot of attention from fans.

With talent and relentless dedication, ViruSs has become a familiar face with significant influence on Vietnamese youth today.

In the realm of PUBG gaming, there's a gamer who has captured the attention of millions of gaming enthusiasts and caused a sensation on social media. That individual is none other than Nam Blue, whose real name is Phan Thanh Nam, born in 1990.

Nam Blue embarked on his gaming career in 2012 when he chose to independently stream Crossfire. Initially, he faced challenges in attracting attention from the gaming community. However, Nam Blue didn't give up and persevered, becoming a top Crossfire player in Vietnam. His streaming career continued to flourish when he transitioned to playing the game PUBG, making him one of the highest-earning streamers in Vietnam with a coveted wealth. Nam Blue not only marked his fame in the gaming community but also became a leading star of the PUBG Mobile game. With a fan page boasting millions of followers and each livestream attracting hundreds of thousands of views, this is also one of the income sources that helped Nam Blue become a top gamer and streamer in Vietnam.

With a large fan base and current success, Nam Blue deserves to be on the list of the highest-earning gamers in Vietnam.