Everything You Wanted to Know About YouTube Sensation and SMX Rider Corey Funk of the Funk Bros
If you're obsessed with 25-year-old YouTube sensation and professional scooter rider Corey Funk, we totally get it.
As one half of the Funk Bros. on YouTube, he's made a name for himself through vlogs, challenges and incredible scooter videos that showcase his talent as well as his unique sense of humor and unbridled creativity. He's also one of the stars set to appear in "That's My Ride," a new People Magazine TikTok series in which our favorite influencers share their cars and what they mean to them. We can't wait—and here's everything we learned about Corey as our latest Man Crush Monday.
(Photo credit: Sweety High)
Name: Corey Capron Funk
Hometown: Canyon Lake, California
Birthday: June 10
Fun Facts:
1. Corey's friends' dry comedy makes him laugh more than anything else.
2. He's the youngest child in the family and has one older brother.
"I think I would not be the person I am today without my brother."
-Corey Funk
3. The last show he binge-watched was Initial D.
"It's an anime about drifting and car control."
-Corey Funk
4. He says his Gemini zodiac sign isn't always the most accurate.
"It's a hit or miss with that, but sometimes I'm surprised."
-Corey Funk
5. Forrest Gump never fails to make him cry.
6. He has a golden retriever named Suki.
"She is 1 year old and she has buttons to go outside and ask to eat."
-Corey Funk
7. When people come to him for help, it's usually for social media advice.
8. The last song he had stuck in his head was "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals.
"Makes me think about my girlfriend. She's an absolute gem and I love her so much!
-Corey Funk
9. He appears in the upcoming People Magazine TikTok series "That's My Ride."
"I had an absolute blast filming. I wish we had a full track so I can show you the potential of my car in my driving skills. The one thing I absolutely love about my car is that it fits every need that I like. I love that it is manual and is a very reliable car with great gas mileage for a supercar. I love how it has a hidden compartment and how the cockpit is driver-oriented like a fighter pilot."
-Corey Funk
10. Corey's always been about self-improvement.
"I have never smoked or drank because I know it's truly not good for me, neither is it cool. I also consistently work on myself and try to become a better person in every scenario. I'm always looking to become a better person in any way possible."
-Corey Funk
Want to find out who was our Man Crush Monday last week? Click HERE to find out everything you wanted to know about singer-songwriter Mark Ambor.