Mukbang (muhk-bahng) is a Korean term that literally translates to “eating broadcasts”. People known as mukbangers eat large amounts of food in front of a camera that’s streaming to the ...

Mukbang combines two Korean words—“meongneun” (eating) and “bangsong” (broadcast)—and involves influencers eating copious amounts of food while interacting with their audience.

If so, you've been captivated by mukbang culture. Although mukbanging — the act of eating substantial portions of food for ...

Now, many viral mukbang videos feature content creators eating foods that are highly unhealthy, in large quantities, peculiarly textured—or anything else that they hope will attract viewers.

It is easy to see how this trend of watching others eat can move West when we consider that there is arguably nothing more relatable than food consumption and our love of food. Mukbang therefore ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Watching people eat online is a popular activity in South Korea known as "Mukbang." Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Tech Watching people eat online is a ...