Twitch Star Jinny Banned from Taiwan for 3 Years!

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Summary

  • Twitch streamer Jinny banned from Taiwan for 3 years due to a work permit issue, highlighting legal challenges faced by online creators.
  • Jinny relied on Blizzard and UTA to sort permits but was reported to the Taiwanese government, resulting in a fine for Blizzard.
  • The trend of Twitch and Kick streamers facing legal troubles abroad grows, emphasizing the importance of knowing and following local laws.

Streamer Jinny on Twitch has revealed that she’s been barred from visiting Taiwan for the next three years. It seems that incidents involving Twitch and Kick streamers encountering difficulties overseas are becoming increasingly frequent, frequently catching the eye of the public.

Jinny, famous for her real-world travel broadcasts on Twitch, has amassed an impressive fanbase of more than a million viewers. Her streams are known to surprise her audience with unpredictable events. One time, while streaming in Amsterdam during daylight hours, she encountered a pickpocket. Another instance saw her accidentally falling into a pit during a live broadcast, causing quite a shock among her online viewers. Throughout the years, Jinny has streamed from numerous locations across the United States, South Korea, and various regions of Europe.

Taiwan was among Jinny’s preferred destinations until she announced a three-year ban on entering due to complications with her work permit in 2023. This issue arose when Blizzard invited her to an event in Taiwan following her successful “Waddlethon” marathon, which attracted massive crowds across the nation that year. Jinny believed that Blizzard and her agency, UTA, had obtained all necessary permits for her to work there legally for this event. However, it was discovered that a temporary work permit was not secured for her, leading someone to report the matter to the Taiwanese government.

Jinny Banned from Taiwan for Three Years

As a dedicated film enthusiast, I’m sharing my tale about Jinny, a well-known Twitch streamer, who found herself in an unfortunate predicament. Despite having worked with Taiwan-based companies previously without issues, Jinny admitted that she should have verified the permit details herself. Instead, she trusted Blizzard and UTA, which led to a three-year ban when things went awry.

Blizzard faced a fine for their mistake, but Jinny bore the brunt of it. She tried appealing the decision, but her efforts were in vain. In 2024, she took a bold step by applying for Taiwan’s Golden Visa, designed for foreign professionals like herself. To my delight, she was approved. However, upon arriving in Taiwan in February 2025, officials informed her that the ban was still active, rendering her visa invalid.

Jinny expressed her disappointment, emphasizing her love for Taiwan, but made it clear that she doesn’t hold her agency responsible for this predicament. Now, I’m eagerly waiting to see how Jinny navigates this challenging situation and what the future holds for her in Taiwan.

As I navigate my own creative journey abroad, I’ve come to realize the importance of understanding and respecting local laws, especially online. Take, for instance, Kick streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy who was arrested in the Philippines due to viewer reports of harassment during one of his pranks. Similarly, Johnny Somali is currently facing legal action in South Korea, potentially facing up to a decade behind bars for his broadcast behavior. These incidents underscore the reality that our actions online can have serious offline repercussions when we fail to comply with local laws. It’s a stark reminder of the need to tread carefully and respectfully when working overseas.

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2025-04-09 15:44