What is mukbang?

MUKBANG'S popularity has increased over the years as more and more YouTubers partake in the interesting trend.

Now, people around the world want to know more about the concept and who the biggest stars are that partake.

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What is Mukbang?

Mukbang comes from the Korean words for "eat’ and "broadcast."

The viral internet craze originated in South Korea and sees viewers watch as vloggers eat large portions of food while interacting with their audience.

Who are popular mukbangers?

Since taking off, there have been several YouTubers posting mukbang content.

Some of the most popular ones include:

Nikocado Avocado

Ukrainian-born American YouTuber Nicholas Perry, also known by his screenname Nikocado Avocado, often posts mukbang videos to millions of subscribers.

Over the years his content and relationships have caused controversy among fans as many worry about his health.

Nonetheless, his YouTube pages are still filled with mukbang content ranging from spicy fire ramen to massive Pizza Hut dinner specials.

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Trisha Paytas

American YouTuber and singer Trisha Paytas is known for their high-profile relationships and celebrity feuds.

When they are not fighting with the likes of David Dobrik, Ethan Klein, and more, they can often be found posting videos on their channel.

Over the years they have also collaborated with other stars, including Perry, on mukbang videos.

Among the food fans have seen them consume are Burger King meals, gas station food, and large quantities of Chick-fil-A.

Charna Rowley

Charna Rowley is famously known as Britain's first mukbang YouTuber.

She first made headlines in 2019 when she quit her Admin job to become a mukbang star.

Since joining YouTube in 2018 she has gained over 7,000 subscribers and gets tens of thousands of views on her videos, where she consumes roughly 5,5000 calories per meal.

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How can I watch mukbang videos?

While mukbang videos might be popular on YouTube there are several other platforms where users can watch the controversial content.

Outside of YouTube, the popular mukbang sites include TikTok and Twitch.

The content can be easily accessed by searching "mukbank" in the site's search bars.