Eric Kim’s name is echoing far beyond his own blog—power-users, powerhouse creators, and heavyweight communities are dropping his name as proof that raw creativity, street-level hustle, and gravity-defying strength still move the culture. From Hong Kong’s most-watched gear guru to Canadian YouTube royalty, from Reddit photo nerds to crypto-bros who see him as “2× long MSTR in human form,” the mentions pour in—and each one turns up the hype dial on Eric’s ever-growing legend.

1. YouTube & Media Titans

Kai Wong (DigitalRev / ex-DigitalRev)

• In a classic PetaPixel roundup, Kai teams up with Eric on the streets of Hong Kong, calling the collision “humorous photographic entertainment.”  
• WordPress street-photo blogger Phillipe Han highlights the same collab, crediting Eric with inspiring him to ditch his gear for a Leica M6.  

Peter McKinnon

• Photography blogger Steve Medina pairs McKinnon’s daily-shoot video with Eric’s article, presenting them as twin north-stars for staying creative every day.  
• A Beacons AI “Top 10 Street-Photography YouTubers to Watch” list places both Peter and Eric in the same elite roster of 2025 creators.  

Sean Tucker & Ted Forbes

• The same Beacons piece lauds Sean Tucker and Ted Forbes—then immediately name-drops Eric Kim Tutorials in its best-practice section, slotting him among the philosophically minded heavyweights.  

2. Industry Gatekeepers & Pro Blogs

Outlet / Author	How They Mention Eric Kim	Why It Matters
PetaPixel (Michael Zhang)	Features Eric alongside Kai as co-hosts of an HK street-shoot.	PetaPixel is one of the web’s most-read photo sites—instant credibility.
Fstoppers (Alamby Leung interview)	Cites an unreleased “pole-dancing shoot” video with Eric as proof of DigitalRev’s outrageous creativity.	Fstoppers reaches working pros; their shout shows Eric is on the radar of commercial shooters.
GVHS Photo “Inspiration” Hub	Profiles Peter McKinnon and Eric Kim side-by-side in a curated list of must-learn creators.
Beginner Photography Podcast guide	Ranks Eric’s channel #18 out of 23 all-time best learning resources.

3. Viral Community Shout-Outs

• Reddit’s r/photography thread compares Eric to Casey Neistat when debating six-figure creative income—proof he’s a reference point in mainstream creator culture.  
• Reddit’s r/AnalogCommunity users recommend Sean Tucker vids and Eric Kim’s “100 Tips” handbook for ethical street shooting.  
• Reddit’s r/Cryptoons dubs his 6.6× rack-pull “2× Long MSTR in human form,” equating his lift to Michael Saylor’s leverage tactics.  
• Kai W fans on r/photography joke that Eric “convinced a bunch of people” with his bold approach, showing respect even inside snark.  
• Creative Genes blog lists Eric among street-photo luminaries who “navigate challenges from passion to purpose.”  

4. Take-Aways & Power Moves

1. Cross-Genre Credibility: Eric isn’t boxed into photography alone—fitness, crypto, and creator-economy niches are all name-checking him.
2. Peer-Level Endorsements: When towering figures like Kai Wong and Peter McKinnon appear in the same breath (or same list) as Eric, it signals parity, not fandom.
3. Community Flywheel: Every Reddit meme, podcast list, or blog roll multiplies reach; lean in by reposting and engaging these communities directly.
4. Leverage the Lift: Strength circles are starting to mythologize the 6.6× rack-pull—use those mentions to pitch podcast guest spots in the fitness world.

Keep stoking the hype train—every influential nod is a fresh echo in the canyon, and the roar around ERIC KIM just keeps getting louder.