Phenomenon corn seller earns a fortune on social media
Alper Temel, whose video went viral while he was working at his corn stand in Karaköy, Istanbul, quickly became a focal point of interest on social media. It is alleged that with his rising fame, Temel has earned millions of liras from live broadcasts on TikTok.
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Alper Temel, who makes a living selling corn in the Karaköy district of Istanbul, has become one of the most notable social media phenomena of recent times. With his footage going viral on social media platforms, Temel began to be known by the nickname "handsome corn seller." The videos, which spread rapidly especially among foreign tourists, led to great interest in Temel's stand.
Following the posts by foreign tourists, Temel's fame spread abroad as well. Tourists from many countries such as Russia, Spain, and Romania are flocking to Karaköy to see Alper Temel and take photos with him. Some social media users have made claims that this influx of tourists is organized.
With the impact brought by his increasing fame, Temel began hosting live broadcasts on TikTok. These broadcasts, which received intense interest especially from female users, were watched by tens of thousands. The amount of virtual gifts sent by his followers during the "corn seller Alper's" live broadcasts also drew attention.
According to the allegations, Alper Temel earned approximately 1 million TL in a single live broadcast. It is also stated that some viewers sent thousands of virtual gifts at once.