Tag: Mukbang effects

According to a 2022 survey of Korean adolescents, approximately 64% of boys and 79% of girls reported watching mukbang or cookbang broadcasts. While the trend offers viewers connection and entertainment, understanding the full picture is complex, and the question of whether watching mukbang is good remains highly debated.

Reports show some viewers watch mukbang to achieve vicarious satisfaction, potentially controlling their diet by enjoying food virtually. But the question remains: Does mukbang help cravings or does it amplify them? The answer is not simple and depends on complex psychological factors.