Sister of late Mukbang content creator is upset about the comments they’re receiving about his death
LEAH – The sister of the late Mukbang content creator Dongz Apatan expressed sadness over the insensitive remarks circulating on social media after her brother’s death from complications related to eating too much fatty food. Speaking to GMA News, Leah shared how deeply hurt their family felt about people making fun of Dongz’s passing and criticizing his lifestyle.
She denied claims that Dongz had a habit of eating too much, emphasizing that he did not overeat or consume large amounts of food. Leah clarified that the negative comments were based on incorrect information about her brother’s life and expressed frustration that people were disrespectfully turning his life into a joke.
“Nasasaktan talaga kami na ginagawa siyang katatawanan ng mga tao na parang walang respeto dahil sa content na kinukuha na hindi tama ang info,” Leah said. “Kasi andaming comment na si manoy lang daw kasi deserve daw mamatay dahil gahaman sa pagkain pero content lang naman yan. Hindi siya talaga malakas kumain. Hindi rin niya inuubos din. Hindi gahaman si manoy. Marami siyang natulungan,” she added.
Despite Dongz’s popularity with 400,000 followers, Leah revealed that he did not leave any money for his children, prompting her to start a fundraiser to support them.
In response to the incident, cardiologist Dr. Tony Leachon warned the public about the consequences of unhealthy eating habits, especially diets high in salt, fat, and sugar. He stressed the importance of being mindful about what we eat, as these habits influence our behavior and affect our health.
Meanwhile, mukbang is a form of online content creation that originated in South Korea and has gained international popularity. It involves hosts, known as “broadcast jockeys” (BJs), eating large quantities of food while interacting with their audience through live streaming or recorded videos. The word “mukbang” itself combines two Korean words: “muk” (먹), meaning “to eat,” and “bang” (방), meaning “broadcast.”