What is mukbang, and why overeating is bad for you


Some viewers like to eat along with mukbang hosts while watching their video. — Filepic

Mukbang is actually a live-streamed video for viewers – especially those on TikTok or Instagram – to watch the person who made the video eat.

People, especially younger ones, do this as content to get as many views as possible.

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