LoFi Girl, a popular YouTube study streamer notable for their livestreams, which include lo-fi hip-hop music and feature a Japanese-style animated girl studying or relaxing, has graduated after eight years of diligent work. They recently announced the same via a short video on the social media platform. Since they came into the spotlight, there has been much curiosity about who they were. Many have also been wondering what sets them apart from the rest.
So, who is the LoFi Girl? Here’s all we know about the YouTube content creator and streamer.
Who is YouTube’s iconic study streamer, LoFi Girl?
LoFi Girl is a YouTube channel founded by French producer and musician Dimitri Somoguy. The channel currently boasts 15.1 million subscribers. It was founded in 2017 under the name “ChilledCow.” However, in 2021, the channel got renamed to “LoFi Girl.” The content creator then entered the live stream scene in March 2018.
The channel has streamed all kinds of videos. The clips feature anime-inspired visuals, accompanied by lo-fi hip hop music. Each of their videos features distinct visuals but is paired with lo-fi music. These clips either have the LoFi Girl studying, lying in bed, gaming, or simply relaxing.
The most popular video, however, is of the girl sitting in a well-lit room, wearing headphones and studying, while her cat is sitting by the window. This video, titled “lo-fi hip hop radio beats to relax/study to,” has been streaming since July 2022.
In addition to livestreams, LoFi Girl has also branched out into making short animated films. They recently released A Day in Rio, which has garnered around 71.5k views on YouTube.
LoFi Girl has also established partnerships with various brands and media franchises. In 2023, the channel collaborated with construction toy manufacturer LEGO and released a video titled “chill beats for LEGO building.”
Later, in 2024, they teamed up with automobile manufacturer Renault and produced the video Renault 5 x Lofi Girl | a very french journey. Earlier this year, video game company Ubisoft partnered with the channel to produce a lo-fi reimagining of the soundtrack from Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
