Ericko Lim Biography: Age, Net Worth, Career, Controversy, YouTube, Wife, Prison, Instagram

Ericko Lim is an Indonesian gamer who first gained attention on the esports scene as a League of Legends pro player before transitioning into a YouTube content creator and esports caster.

Known for his unfiltered commentary and humor, he became a recognizable voice in gaming communities.

Profile

• Full name: Ericko Timotius Lim
• Nickname: Soapking
• Date of birth: August 30, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Indonesia
• Nationality: Indonesian
• Profession: Pro player (former), caster, YouTuber, content creator
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: N/A
• Net worth: Estimated between $836,700 and $1.2 million

Early Life and education

Ericko Lim is now at the age of 32. He was born on August 30, 1993.

Details about his early life, parents, siblings, education, and upbringing are not public.

Information about the schools he attended, year of graduation, or field of study is also not available.

Personal Life

Details about Ericko Lim’s personal life—including family relationships, romantic partnerships, marriage, or children—are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Ericko began his career as a professional League of Legends player, competing under the name Insex on team Kamikaze and known for playing “troll picks” as a jungler.

After his pro gaming stint, he transitioned into a caster role at Garena, where his humorous commentary alongside colleagues such as Abie helped energize Indonesian LoL broadcasts.

He also built a presence on YouTube, initially uploading video content during his time as a caster.

Eventually he left Garena to dedicate himself to YouTube full-time, establishing his own production team and expanding into daily vlogs and comedic tutorial content.

In mid-2019, Ericko was arrested in July for possession of two ecstasy pills, which led to a conviction and a one-year prison sentence accompanied by rehabilitation.

After his release in 2020, he reappeared on YouTube with an apology video that quickly trended, in which he acknowledged his mistakes and the impact they had on his audience.

He returned to esports casting in 2022, joining the MLBB Ladies Championship “Imbalance Master Battle” as a guest caster alongside former rival Winson Reynaldi.

The duo, once adversaries, had reconciled, bringing an entertaining presence to the broadcast and delighting fans.

Net worth

Ericko Lim estimated net worth is about $836,700 to $1.2 million.

Controversy

Ericko’s career has been involved in several high-profile controversies.

Early on, he engaged in a feud with fellow YouTuber Reza Oktovian (Reza Arap), even creating a diss track directed at him, which later transitioned into reconciliation.

In mid-2019, he faced legal consequences for drug-related charges, admitting publicly that he was imprisoned and underwent rehabilitation.

His absence sparked concern among followers, and his candid apology upon return added depth to his public narrative.

Social Media

• Instagram: @erikolimganteng
• YouTube: Ericko Lim