"Now I'm Going to Be an Actor"... The Truth Behind the Retirement Rumors of 'Twitch Emperor' Kai Cenat?

Kai Cenat (23), who is ranked first in global Twitch subscribers and is called the 'Streaming Emperor', is embroiled in retirement rumors. The anxiety among fans is growing due to a colleague's bombshell statement and a cryptic video upload.

According to foreign media and online communities on the 14th (Korean time), on the 13th, fellow streamer YourRAGE made a statement during a live broadcast suggesting that "Kai Cenat is done".

◆ "He is now a star... Going to make movies"

In response to a question predicting Kai Cenat's subscriber count in 2026, YourRAGE asserted, "He has retired from streaming. He is now a star and will be appearing in movies, so he won't achieve that subscriber number." This statement gains credibility as it coincides with the fact that Cenat has been inactive for a long time since achieving a record 1.11 million subscribers during 'MafiaTon 3' in September 2025.

◆ 'I Quit'... Retirement Announcement? Brand Launch?

The controversy was fueled by Cenat himself. On the same day, he posted a 23-minute video titled 'I Quit' on his YouTube channel. In the video, he expressed his struggles with identity, stating, "I am unable to achieve my goals because I am known for only one image." However, the core content of the video was the launch process of his clothing brand 'Vivet', produced in Italy. Fans are confused as to whether this is a retirement announcement or just a promotional stunt for the brand.

◆ Between Burnout and New Challenges

Cenat recently expressed concerns about mental health, stating, "I am losing touch with reality due to consistent streaming." However, he has announced the upcoming 'Streamer University 2.0' event in February, leading to the prevailing analysis that rather than a complete retirement, he is in a 'pivot' process to expand his activities into Hollywood or business.

The next destination for the 23-year-old at the peak of Twitch, whether it be a broadcasting platform or the big screen, is drawing the attention of Gen Z worldwide.