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The most famous Mukbang

Eating in front of the camera

Written and analysed by Ryusei Hosono • • Updated: January 6, 2025
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A colorful digital illustration of a mukbang in progress. A young woman with a dark bob, oversized headphones, and a yellow t-shirt sits behind a table buried in food, grinning widely as she lifts a tangle of noodles from a blue bowl with her chopsticks. A camera on a tripod stands at the right of the frame, pointed straight at her, and social media icons float around her head: a thumbs-up, a heart, and speech bubbles suggesting comments rolling in.

The spread itself is the point of the image. Fried chicken, burgers, sushi rolls, fries, meatballs, takoyaki, a bowl of rice, a steaming hot drink in a red cup, and a milkshake with a straw crowd the table edge to edge. The overflow of dishes, the camera, and the reaction icons together capture what a mukbang is: a performer eating a huge meal on camera for an online audience.

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    TL;DR

    Experience the intriguing world of Mukbang, a Korean phenomenon where individuals consume meals in front of a camera and share the experience with audiences through platforms like YouTube or live streams. This trend, which began in Korea emphasizing local cuisine, has gained international popularity, turning some participants into YouTube celebrities with millions of subscribers and significant monthly earnings. The site highlights some of the most famous Mukbang channels, including Yuka Kinoshita, known for her massive appetite with over 3.32 million subscribers and more than 1 billion views; Banzz, another renowned figure boasting 1.63 million subscribers and over 600 million views; and other notable creators like Keemi and Shoogi, who have carved out their niches with entertaining and engaging content. Mukbang serves as a unique form of entertainment for those who prefer not to dine alone, sparking discussions about the human capacity for food consumption while offering a blend of amusement and curiosity.

    What is Mukbang? Mukbang is a Korean term for people who eat their meals in front of the camera and share them with other people either via Youtube or live streams. This trend has become big in Korea and initially, mostly Korean cuisine was eaten in the eating shows. But the trend is growing and is gaining more and more attention worldwide. Some people have become real Youtube stars and can sometimes prove 3 million subscribers and earn up to $10,000 a month. Some videos have up to 7 million views! Here we have summarized the biggest Mukbang channels for you.

    Why do you watch other people eat?

    The word Mukbang is composed of the Korean words eat and broadcasting. It is, so to speak, a small entertainment show for people who do not want to eat alone at home or elsewhere. Whether you are a fan or opponent of such Mukbang channels, everyone should know for themselves. Some videos are nevertheless amusing to watch and incredible, what the human body is capable of.

    The most famous Mukbang

    1. Yuka Kinoshita

    Key-Infos über Yuka Kinoshita

    • Japanese
    • 3.32 Million Youtube Subscriptions (as of July 2017)
    • Over 1 Billion Views
    • Specialty: Eating a lot

    2. Banzz

    Key-Infos über Banzz

    • Korean
    • 1.63 Million Youtube Subscriptions (as of July 2017)
    • Over 600 Million Views
    • Specialty: Eating a lot

    3. Keemi

    Key-Infos über Keemi

    • Korean
    • 547k Youtube Subscriptions (as of July 2017)
    • Over 100 Million Views
    • Specialty: Eating a lot and in English

    4. Shoogi

    Key-Infos über Shoogi

    • Korean
    • 542k Youtube Subscriptions (as of July 2017)
    • Over 180 Million Views
    • Specialty: Eating a lot
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    Comments

    • Gast Logo Ich fresse alles - 18. April 2020 10:11

      I enjoy watching other people cook. But what is being shown here is STUPID. Stupid people look for other stupid people to watch them eat a lot? Very intelligent and so helpful for others.

      • RyuKoch Logo Ryusei von RyuKoch - 19. April 2020 03:38

        Hi :D, some people just like it, others don’t, to each their own :) Best regards Matthias

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