Mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang Admits Struggles While Creating Videos, Prompting Medical Procedure

Do you enjoy watching mukbang videos so much that you’ve ever thought of trying it yourself? You might want to hear Tzuyang’s story first.

Most mukbang viewers know YouTuber Tzuyang for her lively videos, in which she effortlessly eats massive amounts of food. Recently, Tzuyang admitted that the intense filming routine had taken a serious toll on her body. She revealed that her front teeth had worn down from excessive eating and that she had to undergo a dental procedure to repair the damage.

The Hidden Challenges Behind Mukbang Content

For much of her career, Tzuyang’s brand has centered on seemingly effortless feats of eating large quantities of food, but behind that image lies a grueling reality. She has revealed how the physical toll of filming, such as the repeated chewing, swallowing, and long production hours, has affected her health.

During her appearance on comedian Shin Dong-yup’s YouTube variety show, Tzuyang shared that she once consumed about 30,000 calories in a single day for her channel. She later admitted that her front teeth had worn down from excessive eating, forcing her to undergo a dental procedure for health reasons rather than cosmetic improvement.

Tzuyang’s Current Health Status

In April 2025, Tzuyang uploaded a vlog titled “Why Doesn’t Tzuyang Gain Weight? What’s the Stomach Size of Someone Who Eats 20 Packs of Ramen? Endoscopy and Health Check Results” on her official YouTube channel, Tzuyang 쯔양.

In the vlog, she shared that she underwent a full medical checkup, including a gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Her doctor found that her body mass index was around 17.5, which is considered underweight, but her stomach volume was 30 to 40% larger than average.

Her blood sugar levels were normal, her colon showed no inflammation or polyps, and her kidneys and digestive system were in good condition despite her heavy food intake. She also said she had to undergo a dental procedure after her front teeth wore down from continuous eating for her videos.

In addition, she revealed that she has been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition that may affect her vision over time.

Despite these health challenges, Tzuyang remains active on her channel and continues to engage viewers while taking better care of her health.