14.04.2026 02:00
Alper Temel, who attracted attention with his handsomeness while selling corn in Istanbul's Karaköy, quickly became an international phenomenon after images of him spread on social media. His fame transcended Turkey's borders, with visitors from countries such as Russia, Spain, and Romania coming to Karaköy to see him. The young man, dubbed the 'handsome corn seller,' became a phenomenon earning millions from social media. It was claimed that Temel, who started broadcasting on a social media platform, earned 1 million Turkish lira in his first broadcast.
Alper Temel, who makes a living by selling corn in Istanbul's Karaköy, quickly turned into a phenomenon recognized by the masses after images spread on social media. Claims have surfaced that Temel, who gained fame through videos shot by tourists, has recently been earning high income from TikTok live broadcasts.
DISCOVERED THROUGH TOURIST VIDEOS
Temel, whose images recorded while working at his stall in Karaköy spread rapidly on social media, quickly went viral, especially with the interest of foreign tourists. As the shares reached millions of views, he began to be referred to as the "handsome corn seller."
HIS FAME CROSSED TURKEY'S BORDERS
The phenomenon's fame quickly spread abroad as well. Tourists from many countries, especially Russia, Spain, and Romania, were seen flocking to Karaköy to see Temel. Even claims that these visits were organized created a wide echo on social media.
HE STARTED BROADCASTING LIVE
Following the increasing popularity, Temel started broadcasting live on TikTok and quickly reached a wide audience. It was observed that the broadcasts attracted intense interest, especially from female users, and the number of viewers reached tens of thousands.
GIFTS ATTRACTED ATTENTION
The size of the virtual gifts sent during the live broadcasts drew attention. According to claims, some viewers sent thousands of gifts at once, and it was alleged that the income from a single broadcast reached approximately 1 million Turkish Lira.