Lecture in language
Karel Kovy Kovář (CZE)
YouTuber and influencer
„The next generation will be completely free from socialism, and it will be the new drive in society that I look forward to.“
The youngest Czech generation simply responds to the name KOVY. Not only does Kovy entertain young people, but he can also sell serious themes, for example political issues. His YouTube channel Kovy has over 700,000 followers. In 2016, he received the award Videoblogger of the Year.
On YouTube, under the nickname Gameballcz he began to create vlogs about playing computer games. Gradually, his work took a different direction: he makes videos in which he shares the
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On YouTube, under the nickname Gameballcz he began to create vlogs about playing computer games. Gradually, his work took a different direction: he makes videos in which he shares the information in a fun way and tries to evoke emotions. His current videos influence the public opinion of young people. He tries to persuade them to participate in public life; he actively meets with students, and talks about issues which should be addressed by young generation. He is sometimes called a spokesman of this upcoming generation.
His YouTube channels are followed by more than a million subscribers, his Instagram account has more than half a million fans. His most successful video, the parody of the hit Despacito, has been viewed more than 9 million times.
In 2016, he received the award Videobloger of the Year and Forbes magazine described him as the 17th most influential Czech on social networks. A year later, he was placed in the popular Forbes ladder of 30 under 30 and he published a book called "Ovšem", in which he describes his personal story. He cooperates with large companies such as LG, Samsung, Costa Coffee, and CSOB.
