The tradition of dining together
South Koreans love dining out and talking about their favorite spots to eat. The hashtag #먹방 (food) is one of the most-used on Twitter as people love sharing with strangers what they’re eating and how great the food is. In fact, Mukbang became popular thanks to South Korean bloggers who shared a meal with their viewers.
Eating alone in South Korea is viewed as weird. Plus, food bloggers can instantly become popular in South Korea since so many people are ready to interact with them in restaurants. So, if you hear a person slurping and talking at the same time, that’s just the way it is in South Korea.