Tag: Online addiction

According to a 2025 study in BMC Psychiatry, frequent mukbang viewing is associated with a significantly higher prevalence of depressive symptoms in adults. This stark finding casts a shadow on the global popularity of the trend, prompting a critical look at the complex question: is it healthy to watch mukbang videos or are the risks outweighing the benefits?

According to a study published in the *Annals of Human and Social Sciences*, there is a positive correlation between frequent mukbang consumption and eating disorder symptoms, raising the critical question: are mukbangs unhealthy?. This modern eating phenomenon, born in South Korea, has sparked considerable debate about its physical and psychological consequences.