Popular Twitch streamer and cosplayer Emiru is going viral after she got assaulted during a TwitchCon 2025 event in San Diego, find out more below
The alarming incident took place as Emiru was interacting with fans on stage during a meet-and-greet session.
Who is Emiru, Twitch streamer attacked during 2025 TwitchCon meet and greet event
Can someone tell me where Twitch made this statement about the situation that happened with Emiru because I cannot find this posted on any of their socials.
This platform does not care about their creators! Here is a clip of the lack luster response time of the security in… pic.twitter.com/yTCJ3ACsIn
— Jlee (@JleePlaysGames) October 18, 2025
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The disturbing video of the incident quickly went viral, sparking all kinds of online debates about fan boundaries, consent, and the safety of creators.
Emiru gets assaulted at TwitchCon Event
Popular Twitch streamer Emiru recently got assaulted during TwitchCon 2025, as she was meeting fans on stage. During the interaction, a man approached her and reportedly attempted to kiss her neck without consent. Security personnel intervened shortly after the incident and escorted both individuals offstage. The incident has since sparked all kinds of widespread outrage across social media, igniting discussions about how platforms and event organizers should protect creators from harassment and unsafe encounters.
As of now, the identity of the fan hasn’t been revealed.
🚨Well I Found a Better View Of The Guy Who Assaulted Emiru… 👀
He seemed to walk away alone after doing so pic.twitter.com/N2BIqyg2YC
— Bestfriend (@BestfriendKick) October 18, 2025
Emiru biography and real name
Emiru, real name Emily Beth Schunk, is a popular Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and cosplayer who was born on January 3, 1998, in Kansas, United States. She mainly rose to fame for her League of Legends gameplay before she started with variety streaming, cosplay showcases, and vlogs. Emiru’s combination of humor and creativity eventually helped her become one of the most beloved personalities on Twitch. Emiru also serves as a co-host on the ‘Steak and Eggs Podcast’ alongside fellow streamers Asmongold and Tectone. The trio is a part of the gaming organization One True King (OTK).
Age and Height
Emiru is currently 27 years old as of 2025, and stands approximately at a height of 1.6 meters (5 feet 3 inches).
Scary moment at TwitchCon involving Emiru pic.twitter.com/9MaAXDrPFi
— yeet (@Awk20000) October 18, 2025
Nationality
Emiru is of mixed German-Chinese descent and holds American nationality.
Streaming Career
Emiru initially began streaming in 2015, when she was still in high school, focusing on League of Legends content. Her channel eventually gained traction for her skill and entertaining personality, and soon she expanded her content to games like World of Warcraft, Elden Ring, and Super Mario 64. Emiru soon started streaming cosplay and creative content and joined Cloud9 in 2020. She then went on to join One True King (OTK) in 2022, where she currently plays a major role in content creation and brand growth.
Net Worth
Although the exact figures are not available, Emiru has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $2 million. Most of her income comes from Twitch subscriptions, sponsorships, brand collaborations, YouTube revenue, and merchandise sales.
Emiru has an Instagram account with the handle @emiru.jpg, where she has over 1.1M followers and 207 posts.
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