Efecan Kultur, who went viral on TikTok for his ‘mukbang’ streams, was admitted to a hospital for 3 months before his death. 24-year-old Efecan Kultur, who was known for his extreme eating ‘mukbang’ ...

A 24-year-old extreme eater, who gained fame on TikTok, died due to complications from obesity, according to a report. Efecan Kultur, 24, well known in his native Turkey for his ‘mukbang’ streams, in ...

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Efecan Kultur, a popular TikTok mukbang star, has died at 24 due to obesity-related issues. His death raises awareness about the health risks of extreme eating habits. Experts call for increased ...

Mukbang is a mashup of two Korean words: “mukja,” or “let’s eat”; and “bang song,” meaning "broadcast." The act originated in South Korea — people live-streamed themselves eating huge platters of food ...