Despite its entertainment value, mukbang has drawn significant criticism and concern from health professionals and authorities. Overeating, especially in the quantities seen in mukbang videos, poses ...

MANILA – The Philippines’ Health Ministry is considering banning “mukbang” vlogs after a 37-year-old food content creator died due to a stroke. Mukbang – a portmanteau of the Korean words “meokda” ...

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa warns the public against mukbang videos, and adds that the content might be banned if the investigation proves mukbang is linked to vlogger Dongz Apatan's death MANILA, ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health is scrutinizing the impact of "mukbang" videos on viewers' mental health alongside its public health risks as part of its ongoing study on potential ...

SINGAPORE – As mukbang videos continue to rise in popularity across the world, experts in Singapore are advising viewers and those who make these clips to consume food in moderation. This comes after ...

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MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health (DOH) is considering banning “mukbang” vlogs after a 37-year-old food content creator died due to a stroke. “It’s a bad practice because people make ...

Two Mukbang creators die in the space of a few weeks. Other influencers detail the physical toll these videos take on their bodies. A health ministry considers banning mukbangs. A pair of online ...