How a young Korean turned Roblox into lucrative career
SAN JOSE — "Stop playing games." Roblox game developer Gold Octopus, whose real name is Cho Young-gwang, says his parents rarely nagged him to stop playing games. While his parents were at work and often came home late, he spent his time on online games. The middle school student developed games before the platform became widely known in Korea. That childhood hobby became a profession, bringing…
San Jose - Roblox game developer Gold Octopus, whose real name is Cho Young-gwang, didn't face much parental pressure to stop gaming. As a middle school student, he actively developed games before the platform's popularity soared in Korea. This early passion evolved into a lucrative career, earning him over 100 million won ($67,800) annually.
Roblox boasts approximately 144 million daily active users as of March, solidifying its position as a major player in the creator economy. The 20-year-old digital creator discussed his journey with the Hankook Ilbo at the Roblox Developers Conference 2026 held in San Jose. Gold Octopus taught himself game development rather than pursuing higher education and has recently started collaborating with a Japanese company.
He gained recognition for his flagship game, Sol s RNG, winning the Best Experience of the Year and Outstanding Creator of the Year awards.
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