Pooh in Korea Biography: Awards, Movies, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age  

Pooh in Korea, whose real name is Poonam Naruka, is an Indian-Italian YouTuber who gained prominence through her engaging vlogs that document her experiences as a foreigner living in South Korea.

Her journey began in 2018 when she launched her YouTube channel, “Pooh in Korea,” with her first video titled “My first time in Korea.”

Her content, which includes cultural explorations, food reviews, and daily life in Korea, resonated with a global audience, leading to a substantial following.

Profile

• Full name: Poonam Naruka
• Nickname: Poonam, Pooh
• Date of birth: August 17, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Jaipur, India
• State of origin: Rajasthan
• Nationality: Indian, Italian
• Profession: Pharmacist, YouTuber, Model
• Height: 5’4″ (1.60 m)
• Parents: Mother resides in India; father resides in Italy
• Siblings: Two brothers
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Indian-Italian
• Net worth: $1.26 million

Early Life and Education

Poonam Naruka is now 30 years old. He was born on August 17, 1995, in Jaipur, India. During her early years, her mother lived in India while her father was based in Italy.

She spent a significant part of her upbringing in Turin, Italy, which contributed to her multicultural background. Poonam pursued higher education at the Università degli Studi di Torino in Turin, where she obtained a Master’s degree in Pharmacy.  

She furthered her studies with a semester course at the University of Cambridge and later enrolled in a Korean language course at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, in 2019.

Personal Life

Poonam Naruka is currently single and has not publicly disclosed any romantic relationships. She has not been married and does not have any children. In her personal life, she is known to have adopted a miniature poodle named Mong Mong, which she purchased for KRW 400,000 using her YouTube earnings and a Korean university scholarship.

Career

Poonam Naruka began her career as a pharmacist after completing her Master’s degree in Pharmacy. In 2018, she relocated to South Korea and launched her YouTube channel, “Pooh in Korea,” to share her experiences as an Indian-Italian woman living in the country. Her content, which includes vlogs about Korean culture, food, and daily life, has garnered a substantial following.

Awards

• YouTube Silver Play Button
• YouTube Gold Play Button

Net Worth

Poonam Naruka’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $1.26 million. Her income is primarily derived from her YouTube channel, which boasts over 5 million subscribers and more than 1 billion views.  

Social Media

• Instagram: @rekhu_
• YouTube: Pooh in Korea

Filmography

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