"Mukbang": Showing the Range of Our Desires - Understanding Modern Minds Through Old Books


 Recently, "Mukbang" videos have become really popular in South Korea. These videos, where people eat a lot on camera, aren't just about food. They show us a lot about what people want, how they feel, and what our society is like today. If we look at how books describe eating, we can understand why "Mukbang" is so popular.

In the book "L'Assommoir," people eat and drink too much to forget their problems. This is similar to how people today watch "Mukbang" to feel like they're eating good food, even if they can't afford it or don't have the time to cook. It's like watching someone else do what you wish you could do.

In "Kafka on the Shore," food helps people feel less lonely and connects them to others. "Mukbang" does this too. Many people eat alone, but watching these videos makes them feel like they're eating with others. It helps them feel connected, even if they're by themselves.  

Long ago, eating a lot showed that you were rich and powerful. Now, "Mukbang" videos with expensive or rare foods do the same thing. People want to show off what they have and get attention online.

In Haruki Murakami's books, food helps people feel better. "Mukbang" does this too. It gives people a break from their stressful lives. Watching someone enjoy food can make you feel happy and relaxed.

Just like in the works of Marquis de Sade, sometimes people can't do what they really want. "Mukbang" lets people enjoy food through someone else, which can feel good when they can't eat as much as they'd like themselves.  

So, "Mukbang" isn't just a trend. It shows us how humans have always wanted food and how eating is more than just staying alive. These feelings are deep inside us, and we can see them in old stories and books. This is why "Mukbang" is so interesting: it shows us what people really want and how they feel.

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