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Alan Chikin Chow

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Alan Chikin Chow
Chow in 2023
Born (1998-11-15) November 15, 1998 (age 27)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
  • YouTuber
  • comedian
YouTube information
Channels
GenreComedy
Subscribers101.78 Millon
Views63.3 Billion
Last updated: Jul 28, 2026

Alan Chikin Chow (born November 15, 1998) is an American actor, digital creator, producer, writer, and influencer.[1][2][3] He is the highest-ranking YouTube shorts creator with over 101 million subscribers and the creator of the YouTube series Alan's Universe.[4][5][6][7] As of May 2025, he has the 17th most subscribed channel on YouTube, placing him in the top 50 most-subscribed YouTube channels and among the most viewed YouTube channels in the world. Chow has appeared in TV series and films that include Grey's Anatomy, Mean Girls, I Didn't Do It, and Into the Dark.[8][9]

Alan has been ranked in multiple top creator lists, including Forbes Top Creators, Forbes 30 Under 30, and TIME100 Creators.[10][11][12][13] YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has referred to his impact as a “powerful symbol of the broader shift happening in the entertainment industry”.[14]

Bloomberg has described Alan’s content as having the “DNA in classic American tween series such as Boy Meets World, a coming-of-age ’90s sitcom [and] the South Korean high school drama Boys Over Flowers” and compares it to the Disney Channel or Nickelodeon of the new age.[15]

Early life

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Alan was born and raised in Plano, Texas. His father is an engineer at NASA and his mother is the owner of a preschool.[10] His brother Alvan Chow is an investor and a cast-member of the Netflix documentary Eat the Rich.[16]

Alan earned his Bachelors Degree from USC studying screenwriting and business administration.[17] His career in content creation also started during his time at USC as a way to make his family laugh.[17]

Career

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Chow began as a model for JC Penney, then booked acting roles on I Didn’t Do It, Grey’s Anatomy, and Into the Dark.[8] He also voiced characters in anime series including One Piece.[8]

He started uploading YouTube videos, quickly becoming the most-watched Shorts creator in the United States.[9][18][19]

Chow launched Alan’s Universe, a high-school drama about love and friendship, which has over 1 billion views and has been featured on Good Morning America and CBS News.[17][20][21]

In 2024, his channel entered YouTube’s global Top 50. He signed with CAA and opened a 10,000 square-foot production studio in Burbank, California, which was attended by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan.[22][23] Alan’s Universe was also made available on Roku TV, Amazon Prime Video and Tubi.[24][25][26]

In 2025, he announced a joint venture with HYBE Corporation to create and star in a new pop group and streaming series. Alan serves as executive producer and star for HYBE AMERICA x AU alongside Scooter Braun and James Shin.[27][28]

In August 2025, he premiered a vertical drama series titled Beauty and the Beat sponsored by the skincare company Laneige in partnership with e-commerce company Superordinary.[29] The series garnered over 200M views across its 25 vertical episodes.[29][30]

In 2026, Netflix picked up Alan and HYBE America’s scripted k-pop TV series. Jingu Jang, former Vice President of BIGHIT Music, joined the project as an executive producer.[31][32] The series is described to follow a misfit crew of aspiring pop idols enrolled in an arts academy who come together to form a co-ed band.[33]

In July 2026, Alan’s Universe was also picked up to Netflix. Under the collaboration, the Alan’s Universe library will be available on the platform, with future episodes airing on YouTube and Netflix simultaneously.[34]

Filmography

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Feature films and television

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Year Title Role
2014 I Didn't Do It DeeJay
One Piece Orenami (voice)
Soul Eater Not Voice
Ping Pong the Animation Kong "Chine" Wenge (voice)
2015 Absolute Duo Ethnarch
2016 Internet Famous Prank-A-Lank
2017 Tales of Titans Pissbaby
2018 Grey's Anatomy Henry
13 Reasons Why Mikey Chan
Mr. Student Body President Brandon Wu
Millenial Mafia Sal Dang
The Thinning: New World Order Ryland
2020 Into the Dark Trevor
2022 Home Economics Male Host
The Casagrandes Han (voice)
2024 Mean Girls Social Media Friend (as himself)[6]
Afraid Himself

Philanthropy

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He works with Act to Change, a non-profit against bullying for AAPI youth. He donated to the organization during TikTok's #GivingSzn.[35][36]

Awards and recognition

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Ceremony Year Category Ref.
Fortune Magazine 2023 #1 YouTube Shorts Creator [9][37]
YouTube Newfronts 2023 #1 YouTube Shorts Creator [38]
Forbes Top Creators 2023 Honoree [11]
Forbes Top Creators 2024 Honoree [12]
Forbes 30 Under 30 2024 Honoree [13]
Rolling Stones Top 25 Most Influential Creators 2024 Honoree [39]
The Hollywood Reporter Creator Class 2024 Honoree [40]
Gold House A100 List 2024 Honoree [41][42]
The Webby Awards 2024
  • Best Creator
  • Best Use of Video
  • Arts & Entertainment (Social)
 [43]
Forbes Top Creators 2025 Honoree [44]
Time100 Creators 2025 Honoree [45]
Mashable 101 Top Creators 2025 Honoree [46]
Forbes Top Creators 2026 Honoree [47]
Time100 Creators 2026 Honoree [48]
Mashable 101 Top Creators 2026 Honoree [49]

References

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  1. ↑ "Positive Influence: Alan Chikin Chow". NECN. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ "YouTube phenomenon Alan Chikin Chow talks about his show – CBS Los Angeles". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  3. ↑ "25 Most Influential Creators of 2024". Rolling Stone. August 26, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Alan Chikin Chow – YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  5. ↑ America, Good Morning. "Alan Chikin Chow on making millions laugh". Good Morning America. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "How Alan Chikin Chow Harnessed Social Media's Geographic Reach To Build A Following In The Multimillions". Forbes. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Creators On The Rise: How Alan Chikin Chow Got 7 Million People To Laugh At His "Shower Thoughts"". Tubefilter. May 26, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  8. 1 2 3 "How Alan Chikin Chow became the most-viewed YouTube Shorts creator". South China Morning Post. August 12, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 "How Alan Chikin Chow became YouTube Shorts' #1 creator". Fortune. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  10. 1 2 Stevens, Matt. "Alan's Universe' Shows What It Might Look Like to Win at YouTube". The New York Times.
  11. 1 2 Bertoni, Steven. "Top Creators 2023". Forbes. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  12. 1 2 Bertoni, Steven. "Forbes Top Creators 2024 - Richest Instagrammers and YouTubers". Forbes. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Forbes 30 Under 30 2024: Social Media". Forbes. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  14. ↑ White, Peter (January 20, 2026). "Hit YouTuber Alan Chikin Chow Sets Scripted K-Pop Series At Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  15. ↑ "YouTube Is Swallowing TV Whole, and It's Coming for the Sitcom". Bloomberg.com. May 28, 2025. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Where Is GameStop Trader Alvan Chow Now?". Netflix Tudum. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  17. 1 2 3 D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 13, 2024). "'Alan's Universe': How The Creator & Stars Of Hit YouTube Series Are Drawing 250M Viewers As Streamers & Cinemas Vie For Audiences – Crew Call Podcast". Deadline. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  18. ↑ Gutelle, Sam (July 15, 2024). "Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 07/14/2024". Tubefilter. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  19. ↑ Gutelle, Sam (November 1, 2022). "Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 10/30/2022". Tubefilter. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  20. ↑ "YouTube Creator Alan Chikin Chow on Making Content for 57 Million Subscribers". Television Academy. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  21. ↑ America, Good Morning. "Alan Chikin Chow on making millions laugh". Good Morning America. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  22. ↑ Seo, Rachel (November 22, 2024). "Top YouTube Creator Alan Chikin Chow Launches 10,000-Square-Foot Production Space in Los Angeles". Variety. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  23. ↑ Gutelle, Sam (November 21, 2024). "Alan Chikin Chow, YouTube's multiformat king, is opening a production studio". Tubefilter. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  24. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 24, 2025). "Alan Chikin Chow's Hit YouTube Series 'Alan's Universe' Expands To Roku Channel". Deadline. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Alan's Universe - Amazon Prime".
  26. ↑ "TUBI EXPANDS CONTENT COLLECTION TO OVER 5,000 EPISODES FROM DIGITAL-FIRST CREATORS". TubiTV Corporate. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  27. ↑ Spangler, Todd (April 3, 2025). "Alan Chikin Chow Launches Casting Call for Co-Ed Pop Group He's Forming With HYBE America That Will Be Featured in a Scripted Series on YouTube (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  28. ↑ "HYBE's newest venture in the US is a label called HYBE AMERICA x AU in partnership with Alan Chikin Chow". Music Business Worldwide. April 3, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  29. 1 2 Cobb, Kayla (August 14, 2025). "Alan Chikin Chow and Laneige Launch 'Beauty and the Beat,' a Short-Form Scripted Digital Series | Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Alan Chikin Chow and Laneige Launch 'Beauty and the Beat,' a Short-Form Scripted Digital Series | Exclusive | SuperOrdinary". LinkedIn. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  31. ↑ Schneider, Michael (January 20, 2026). "Netflix Picks Up YouTube Star Alan Chikin Chow and Hybe America's Scripted K-Pop TV Series". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  32. ↑ Sirikul, Laura. "Alan Chikin Chow Teams Up With HYBE America For New Netflix Series". Forbes. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  33. ↑ Gutelle, Sam (January 20, 2026). "Netflix is counting on Alan Chikin Chow to deliver its next K-pop hit". Tubefilter. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  34. ↑ Petski, Denise (July 13, 2026). "Alan Chikin Chow's 'Alan's Universe' Heads To Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  35. ↑ IZEA (December 4, 2023). "Asian American and Pacific Islander Influencers to Follow". IZEA. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  36. ↑ "Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast: The Uplifting Alan Chikin Chow on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  37. ↑ "How Alan Chikin Chow became YouTube Shorts' #1 creator". Yahoo Finance. June 30, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  38. ↑ "How Media Buyers Became The 'Button' Ending To A Masterclass In YouTube Shorts". www.mediapost.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  39. ↑ "25 Most Influential Creators of 2024". Rolling Stone. August 26, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  40. ↑ Ibarra, Dominoe (October 10, 2024). "The Hollywood Reporter's Content Creator Class of 2024 | THR Video". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  41. ↑ "A100 List". Gold House. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  42. ↑ Google & Gold House | The 2024 A100 List. Retrieved May 14, 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  43. ↑ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  44. ↑ Bertoni, Steven. "Forbes Top Creators 2025 - Instagramers, YouTubers & Other Digital Creators". Forbes. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  45. ↑ "Alan Chikin Chow".
  46. ↑ "Top entertainment creators: Our picks for the entertainment influencers of 2025". Mashable. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  47. ↑ Bertoni, Steven. "Forbes Top Creators 2026 - Instagramers, YouTubers & Other Digital Creators". Forbes. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  48. ↑ "Alan Chikin Chow: TIME100 Creators 2026". TIME. July 14, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  49. ↑ Zafer, Rizwana (June 2, 2026). "Alan Chikin Chow built a universe on YouTube, and he's not done". Mashable. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
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