Tag: Eating broadcast

First emerging in South Korea around 2008, the mukbang trend has since captivated millions globally, with many viewers reporting positive effects of mukbang that go beyond simple entertainment. The phenomenon, which involves live-streamed eating, offers unique psychological and social benefits that tap into core human needs.

With the mukbang, or 'eating broadcast,' trend originating in South Korea around 2010, audiences worldwide have been captivated by creators consuming massive amounts of food in a single sitting. How are mukbangers able to eat so much food without immediate severe consequences, and what is the reality behind the performance?