The online community is mourning the heartbreaking death of a beloved mukbang TikTok star, who has tragically passed away at just 24 years old. Known to her millions of followers for her joyful personality and epic food challenges, the creator — whose real name has not yet been released publicly by the family — reportedly died in her sleep, leaving fans stunned and grief-stricken.
Her family confirmed the news in a statement posted to her official TikTok account, writing: “Our sweet girl passed peacefully. She brought joy to millions and leaves behind a legacy of laughter and warmth. Please respect our privacy as we grieve.”
BREAKING: Popular mukbang TikTok star has died at age 24. Family says she “passed peacefully in her sleep.” Fans are flooding social media with tributes. https://t.co/6sRJuLMgHg #TikTok pic.twitter.com/ew5r6lZrfn— CNN (@CNN) June 6, 2025
Her content, which featured large meal challenges, ASMR eating clips, and playful banter with fans, had amassed over 8 million followers and nearly a billion views. She was widely regarded as one of the most recognizable faces of the mukbang trend in the Western world.
“She had this magic,” said fellow creator @NoodleQueen in an emotional livestream. “It wasn’t about the food. It was the way she made us feel seen, like we were eating with a friend.”
NoodleQueen: “She made food comforting and fun. But more than that, she made strangers feel like family.” https://t.co/TB5Bcf7zGi #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/X4zIRFxqJL— MSNBC (@MSNBC) June 6, 2025
Rumors have already begun to circulate about the cause of death, with some online users speculating that health complications from her extreme eating habits may have played a role. However, no official cause has been confirmed, and the family has asked the public to refrain from speculation.
PopCrave weighed in with a viral tweet: “TikTok’s mukbang queen has passed away at 24. Her smile, her energy, her warmth — unforgettable.”
PopCrave: “TikTok’s mukbang queen dies at 24. She made the world feel a little less lonely, one bite at a time.” https://t.co/PyU8VjNSbF #RIP pic.twitter.com/gLOy6NNHDK— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 6, 2025
Fans around the globe have created tribute videos, TikTok montages, and digital memorials using her signature catchphrases and iconic clips. One fan posted, “Her laugh got me through the worst days. I never knew someone I’ve never met could mean this much.”
The tragedy has also reignited conversations about the health risks tied to viral food challenges and the pressure creators face to constantly outdo themselves for engagement. “There’s a price to chasing content at all costs,” said digital wellness expert Dr. Lina Thompson. “And sometimes that price is heartbreaking.”
For now, millions are remembering her not for the massive meals, but for the moments in between — the goofy grins, the messy bites, and the way she made the internet feel like home.
