MUKBANG - A SOCIAL EATING TREND
MUKBANG : A SOCIAL EATING TREND Do you know what a Mukbang is? If you’ve only heard about the food-based video trend now, t’s you probably have a lot of questions. What is mukbang? Why do people enjoy watching Mukbang videos? Where did the trend start? Let’s find out what makes millions of people around the world tune in to mukbang videos, and why the trend shows no signs of slowing. What is mukban g?? Mukbang is a Korean term that combines two words: "mukja" meaning "to eat" and "bang" meaning "broadcasting room." It refers to the practice of broadcasting oneself eating large quantities of food while interacting with an audience in real-time through an online streaming platform. While the practice originated in South Korea, it has now gained a global following, with people around the world tuning in to watch their favorite mukbangers. T he origin of the viral social eating trend The mukbang trend started in South Korea in the early 2010s a...