Ponk is a popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer who is known for playing on the Dream SMP, a private Minecraft server where members engage in survival multiplayer games with role play scenarios and improvised plot lines. But how old is Ponk and when was he born?
Ponk’s Early Life and Background
According to Wikitubia, Ponk was born on **April 18, 2000**, which makes him **23 years old** as of 2023. He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa to parents of African and Korean descent, and has a brother. He grew up in Durban and later moved to England, where he currently resides.
Ponk used to be a drill rapper and is currently studying film production. He also uses any pronouns, but this article will use he/him for consistency.
Ponk’s YouTube and Twitch Career
Ponk joined YouTube on June 15, 2020 and has since gained over 1.1 million subscribers. His channel name is Drops By Ponk, and he mainly uploads videos of his gameplay and highlights from the Dream SMP. His most viewed video is “Dream SMP: The Final Battle”, which has over 8.7 million views as of December 2021.
Ponk also streams on Twitch under the same name, where he has over 1.4 million followers. He often streams his perspective of the Dream SMP events, as well as other games such as Among Us, Valorant, and GTA V.
Ponk’s Dream SMP Role
Ponk joined the Dream SMP on June 24, 2020 after being invited by GeorgeNotFound, one of his close friends who he met through MCPvP. Ponk initially kept his face a secret, but after being faced with doxxers, he did a public face reveal on Twitter on April 17, 2021.
On the Dream SMP, Ponk is known for his loyalty to L’Manberg, a nation that was founded by Wilbur Soot and TommyInnit as a rebellion against Dream’s tyranny. Ponk fought in several wars to defend L’Manberg’s independence, such as the War of Independence, the Manberg Rebellion, the Manberg vs Pogtopia War, and the Doomsday War.
Ponk also has a rivalry with Sam Nook, a character played by Awesamdude who runs a shop on the server. Ponk often tries to sabotage Sam Nook’s business by stealing or destroying his items. Ponk also owns a lemon tree farm that he is very protective of.
Ponk’s Personal Life and Trivia
Ponk is one of the oldest members of the Dream SMP, being only younger than Philza (32) and HBomb94 (27). He is also one of the few members who are not from North America or Europe.
Ponk has a second Twitch channel called Bonks By Ponk, where he streams more casual games and interacts with his fans². He also has a Discord server, a Spotify account, a TikTok account, and a merchandise store.
Ponk is friends with many other Dream SMP members, such as Dream, Sapnap, Quackity, TommyInnit, Punz, and more. He often collaborates with them on streams or videos.
Ponk is a fan of anime and manga, especially Naruto. He has a tattoo of Naruto’s seal on his chest.
Conclusion
Ponk is a talented and entertaining content creator who has gained a lot of popularity through his involvement in the Dream SMP. He is 23 years old and was born in South Africa. He is also a former drill rapper and a film production student. He has a loyal fan base who support him and his projects.