CodeMiko Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Real Name, Career, Virtual Avatar

Youna Kang famously known as CodeMiko is an innovative South Korean-American Twitch streamer and YouTuber, widely recognized for her 3D virtual persona, CodeMiko, and her alias, The Technician.

Renowned for her groundbreaking interactivity in VTuber technology and engaging content, she has become a prominent figure in the streaming and gaming community, captivating audiences with her unique avatar and dynamic streams.

Profile

• Full Name: Youna Kang
• Stage Name: CodeMiko
• Born: February 27, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean-American
• Occupation: Twitch Streamer, YouTuber, Virtual YouTuber
• Height: 5 feet 3 inches
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kang
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

CodeMiko, was born on February 27, 1990, in South Korea, moved to the United States at a young age.

Raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kang.

Details about her siblings are not publicly available.

Youna attended a private high school in the United States and later graduated with a bachelor’s degree from a private state university, though specific details about her academic focus remain undisclosed.

Her South Korean heritage and Christian faith have shaped her creative approach to content creation.

Career

CodeMiko, began her career in animation, working at Nickelodeon until she was laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

This prompted her to pursue streaming full-time, a risky move that involved accumulating over $20,000 in debt to acquire an Xsens motion capture suit and other equipment.

She created her CodeMiko avatar using Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya, and Adobe Substance, with a setup featuring a facial tracking helmet and motion capture gloves.

Her streams, which started in March 2020, gained traction in 2021 after a viral tweet and Reddit exposure on r/LiveStreamFails.

CodeMiko’s quasi-interactive virtual environment allows viewers to influence her avatar through chat or donations, setting a new standard for VTuber interactivity.

Her content includes gaming (Among Us, Chess, Grand Theft Auto V), interviews with streamers like Pokimane and JustaMinx, and comedic “glitch” moments where she shifts to an alter ego, “Glitch,” with a Matrix-inspired aesthetic and voice changer.

In 2021, she joined Team Envy’s creator network and participated in PogChamps 3, coached by Anna Rudolf and Andrea Botez, though she placed last with no wins.

She also collaborated with G4 in 2021, appearing as a virtual presenter.

By 2025, her Twitch channel has over 915,000 followers, and her YouTube channel, started in 2020, has 673,000 subscribers with 154 million views.

Her innovative approach has been featured in Kotaku, The Financial Times, and The Verge.

Awards and Nominations

• 2021: SIGGRAPH Asia Award, Best in Show, Won.
• 2022: The Streamer Awards, Best VTuber Streamer, Won.
• 2022: Streamy Awards, Best VTuber, Won.
• 2023: The VTuber Awards, Best Tech VTuber, Nominated.
• 2023: The Streamer Awards, Best Software and Game Development Streamer, Nominated.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @thecodemiko
• Facebook Handle: theCodeMiko
• Twitter Handle: @codemiko
• YouTube Channel: CodeMiko
• TikTok Handle: @codemiko

Personal Life

CodeMiko, 35, is single with no children.

Residing in the United States, she maintains a private personal life but shares glimpses through her streams, often featuring her quirky humor and interactions with fans.

Youna has discussed challenges like “TOS PTSD” from Twitch bans due to unintentional violations, leading her to seek support from psychiatrist and streamer Alok Kanojia.

Her avatar’s backstory as a “glitchy” video game character without a game, inspired by Wreck-It Ralph’s Vanellope, adds a playful narrative to her streams.

She enjoys collaborating with creators like Filian and PaymoneyWubby and exploring games like The Sims.

Net Worth

CodeMiko has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

Her income is derived from Twitch subscriptions and donations (estimated at $10,000 to $20,000 monthly), YouTube ad revenue (approximately $5,000–$15,000 monthly from 673,000 subscribers), and sponsorships with brands like Team Envy.