Overview

• Efecan Kultur, a 24-year-old TikTok and YouTube personality, was known for his popular mukbang videos showcasing extreme eating habits.
• He passed away on March 7, 2025, after spending three months hospitalized for obesity-related health complications, including breathing issues and immobility.
• Kultur’s declining health had forced him to stop streaming, with his last mukbang video posted in October 2024, where he mentioned being on a diet.
• The Turkish government is using his death to highlight the health risks of mukbang content and is drafting legislation to limit social media use for those under 16 years old.
• Experts warn that mukbang videos can promote harmful eating behaviors and encourage young viewers to adopt dangerous dietary habits.