Josh Paler Lin Biography: Girlfriend, Age, Sister, Net Worth, Career, YouTube, Controversy

Josh Paler Lin is a Taiwanese-born content creator and prankster who gained international attention through his engaging and often elaborate prank videos on YouTube.

Known for his daring social experiments—”How Does a Homeless Man Spend $100?” being one of the most shared—he has built a large following with his blend of humor and thought-provoking scenarios.

Profile

• Full name: Josh Paler Lin
• Date of birth: March 26, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Taiwan
• Nationality: Taiwanese-American
• Profession: YouTuber, influencer, actor
• Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
• Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One younger sister
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: In a relationship with girlfriend Lisha (known online as @leya_se)
• Ethnicity: Asian (Taiwanese)
• Net worth: Approx. USD 200,000

Early Life and Education

Josh Paler Lin was born on March 26, 1989, in Taiwan and is now 36 years old.

He spent part of his childhood in Moscow, Russia, before moving to the United States alone at age 17.

He has a younger sister who is 11 years his junior.

Details about his parents or formal education remain private, as he has not publicly disclosed their names or his schooling background.

Personal Life

Josh maintains a relatively private personal life.

He is not married but is in a relationship with a girlfriend, Lisha (social handle @leya_se), who has appeared in several of his videos.

Beyond that, he has neither married nor had children.

Career

Josh began his career as a background dancer, appearing in music videos like “Teach Me How to Dougie.”

He launched his YouTube channel in 2010 and began posting videos in 2013.

His prank style ranging from extreme social experiments to lighthearted public stunts quickly gained traction.

His “Homeless Man $100” video garnered nearly 50 million views and led to a crowdfunding drive to help the featured individual, although this raised questions about transparency.

He is also known for other viral stunts like the mafia murder prank, Lamborghini Uber, and gold-digger expose prank.

Beyond YouTube, he has participated in influencer campaigns for brands like Maserati and McDonald’s.

Net Worth

Josh Paler Lin’s estimated net worth is around USD 200,000, primarily earned from YouTube ad revenue vlogging, brand partnerships, and influencer campaigns.

Controversy

In April 2021, Josh and his Russian collaborator Lisha were fined and later deported from Bali after filming a prank in which they painted fake masks on their faces to bypass COVID-19 regulations—an act that drew public outrage and official reprimand.

The stunt was widely criticized as disrespectful and led to legal consequences.

Filmography

• Paved New World (2018)
• Seven Bucks Digital Studios (2016)