‘Mukbang’ TikTok Star De.d Aged 24
A popular Turkish Mukbang creator with over 180k followers has died at age 30 after obesity-related health complications. The content creator, known for eating excessive amounts of food on camera, was hospitalized in December with breathing difficulties and became bedridden before passing away on March 7. His death has reignited concerns about health risks in the Mukbang community.
The trend—where creators film themselves consuming massive food portions—originated in South Korea and has spawned stars with billions of views. However, multiple Mukbang influencers have died from related health issues, including a Filipino creator who suffered a stroke and fatal heart attack. The tragedy highlights growing scrutiny over the dangerous glorification of overeating for online entertainment.
