Filipino Vlogger Dies After Eating Huge Meal: Check Out Top 4 Health Hazards of Mukbang

LIVE – Mukbang content on platforms like YouTube and Instagram is a special attraction for many people. Watching other people eat large, even delicious, portions can make someone want to do the same.

It is known that mukbang is derived from Korean, that is, the combination of the words “meok-ja”, which means “to eat” and “bang-song”, which means “to hit”.

This mukbang phenomenon originated in South Korea and later became popular in several countries, including Indonesia.

Behind the excitement and thrills, it turns out that dangers lurk. The habit of overeating during mukbang, especially if done continuously, can pose health risks and even lead to death.

This coincides with the sad case of a food blogger from the Philippines named Dong Apatan who passed away on June 14, 2024 after creating content about mukbang fried chicken.

Known as Dongz Four on social media, the 38-year-old has more than 457,000 followers on Facebook.

According to his sister, Leah Apatan, Dong Apatan suffered a heart attack around 3:00 pm after making a mukbang chicken and fried rice video. He was taken to the hospital, but could not be saved.

For this reason, it is important to be aware that there are risks if you continue to consume excessively large portions of food. Here are some of the negative health effects of mukbang:

Obesity is a serious threat to mukbang content creators, especially those who do not balance their diet with exercise.

The habit of overeating without balancing it with adequate physical activity can significantly increase the risk of obesity.

Consuming too many calories during mukbang can lead to fat storage and increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and blood pressure.

2. Digestive disorders

Mukbang content creators are at high risk of digestive problems due to their habit of eating too many portions.

When you eat too much, your digestive system is forced to work harder, which can lead to various problems such as stomach irritation, metabolic disorders and even food poisoning.

3. Food poisoning

In mukbang, the amount of food consumed at one time is much larger than the usual portion of a meal. This increases the risk of bacterial growth, which can lead to food poisoning.

Often, mukbang content creators prepare large quantities of food for multiple mukbang sessions at once.

If food is not stored and handled properly, bacteria can easily grow and contaminate it.

4. Death

Mukbang, performed without supervision or health considerations, can actually increase the risk of various serious diseases and death.

In extreme cases, overeating mukbang can lead to death, as in the case of a Filipino vlogger who died after eating fried chicken.