Here's How I Built a Structure to Earn 3 Million Won a Month with One Automated YouTube Channel

I'll be honest with you. At first, I thought "making money with YouTube automation" was just an exaggerated marketing phrase. But after actually trying it myself, my thinking completely changed. In this post, I'll walk you through the step-by-step method I used to build a monthly income structure of 3 million won from actual operations. No complex editing skills required, and no need to appear on camera.

① First, Understand Exactly What an Automated Channel Is

Many people hear "YouTube automation" and think of bots or illegal methods, but that's not it at all. What we mean by automation here is a semi-automated content production system that uses outsourcing, AI tools, and systemized workflows — without you personally appearing on screen.

Here are the most common formats.

• Narration + image/video editing combo channels (history, mystery, psychology, etc.)
• AI voice + script-based informational channels (personal finance, health, self-improvement)
• Curation + summary video channels (news, trend roundups)

Try this. Right now, search YouTube for keywords like "reasons you can't sleep," "history mysteries," or "personal finance for office workers." As you browse through the results, look for channels where you never see anyone's face. Those are automated channels. There are far more of them than you'd expect.

② Here's How to Choose a Profitable Niche Topic

Topic selection is the most common point of failure. Instead of choosing something "you enjoy," you need to pick a topic that has high ad rates, moderate competition, and consistent demand.

If your goal is 3 million won a month, use these criteria to choose your topic.

• Fields with high CPM (ad rates): personal finance, insurance, real estate, health, law, education
• Fields where evergreen content is possible: topics that still get searched 1–2 years after being uploaded
• Fields where scripts can be written via outsourcing or AI: focused on information curation rather than specialized knowledge

Here's what to do. Install the free version of vidIQ or TubeBuddy and check the search volume and competition score for keywords you're interested in. If you find a keyword with decent search volume but a low competition score, that's your first topic candidate. Typically, you'll shortlist 3–5 candidates, then read the comments on top-performing competitor videos — it'll immediately show you what viewers actually want.

③ The Actual Production Workflow — Follow This Exact Order

I've been there too. In the beginning, I tried to do everything myself and burned out. The key is separating what you do yourself from what you delegate to outsourcing or tools. Below is the twice-a-week upload routine I actually use.

• Step 1 – Planning (done by me, 30 min): Ask ChatGPT to "write a draft YouTube video script on this topic." I just set the direction and structure.
• Step 2 – Script finalization (AI + my review, 20 min): Generate a draft with Claude or ChatGPT → I fact-check and refine the tone.
• Step 3 – Voice recording or AI voice (30 min): Record myself, or use AI voice tools like ElevenLabs or Typecast.
• Step 4 – Video editing (outsourced via Kmong or Soomgo): Around 30,000–80,000 won per video. Once you set up a template, things move quickly afterward.
• Step 5 – Thumbnail + title + tag optimization (done by me, 20 min): Create thumbnails with Canva, generate 5 title options with ChatGPT and pick the best one.

Here's how to approach it. For the first month, aim for 4–8 videos, and budget around 200,000–300,000 won for editing outsourcing. Once revenue starts coming in, it naturally covers the outsourcing costs — the structure builds itself.

④ How Does Revenue Actually Build Up to 3 Million Won a Month?

Let me give you realistic numbers. To earn 3 million won a month from YouTube ad revenue (AdSense) alone, you need roughly 1 to 1.5 million views per month. Is that possible from the start? It's not easy to achieve with a single channel in a short time. That's why the structure matters.

A 3-million-won monthly income structure typically looks like this.

• YouTube AdSense revenue: 500,000–2,000,000 won per month depending on channel growth (after 6 months to 1 year)
• Channel memberships or Super Chats: Once you build a fan base, an additional 200,000–500,000 won per month is possible
• Sponsorships and brand deals: With over 10,000 subscribers, 1–3 deals per month at 300,000–1,000,000 won each
• In-video link revenue (Coupang Partners, affiliate marketing): 100,000–500,000 won per month just from links in video descriptions

Here's what to do. For the first 6 months, focus solely on consistently uploading 20–30 videos rather than chasing revenue. The algorithm typically starts recognizing a channel around the 20-video mark. After that, views start compounding. In my case, revenue began rising sharply after I uploaded my 24th video.

Just Do This One Thing Right Now

After reading this post today, I want you to do just one thing.

Find 3 faceless YouTube channels and note down the view counts, upload dates, and comment engagement for their 3 most recent videos.

Just doing this will let you see with your own eyes that "this market is actually working." The next steps will follow naturally once you've seen it for yourself. A small observation leads to real action far more than elaborate preparation ever does. That's exactly how I started too.