Despite its entertainment value, mukbang has drawn significant criticism and concern from health professionals and authorities. Overeating, especially in the quantities seen in mukbang videos, poses ...

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Mukbang is a global social media trend that originated in South Korea in the early 2010s. Mukbang involves videos of people who eat very large amounts of (often calorie-rich) food in a single sitting.