"8 Bowls of Ramen, 20 Orders": Mukbang YouTuber Apologizes Following In-Flight Meal Controversy

A mukbang YouTuber with 780,000 subscribers, known as Yuno, has deleted a video and issued an apology after facing backlash for a clip in which he ordered in-flight meals approximately 20 times during a flight.

On July 15, Yuno posted a lengthy apology on his YouTube channel community, stating, "I am deeply sorry for causing discomfort to many people with the in-flight meal video I uploaded today."

Regarding his initial planning, Yuno explained, "I was too focused on creating new content, and I made a hasty judgment, thinking that if I asked the cabin crew for their understanding and they said it was okay, then it would be fine." He added, "I asked the flight attendants beforehand if it was possible, and I intended to film mainly during times when other passengers were using meal or snack services."

However, Yuno acknowledged his thoughtlessness. "I failed to fully consider that my repeated requests for so many in-flight meals could place a burden on the flight attendants and cause discomfort to other passengers sharing the same space," he said. "It was clearly a lapse in judgment on my part to not be more considerate."

He expressed particular regret toward the flight attendants on duty, saying, "I am very grateful that they remained kind and smiling until we landed, despite how difficult it must have been to deal with my constant, unreasonable requests. I am even more sorry because it seems I took advantage of that kindness, and I want to apologize sincerely."

Previously, Yuno had released a video documenting his experience in first class. In the video, he showed himself ordering and eating in-flight meals and snacks 20 times, including eight bowls of ramen, as well as salads, bread, fruit, sandwiches, cheese, and tiramisu.

Although Yuno thanked the flight attendants who prepared the food at the end of the video, he faced intense criticism from netizens who labeled the content as "nuisance content" that demanded excessive labor from the crew and disturbed the rest of other passengers in the confined cabin environment. As the controversy grew, Yuno immediately deleted the video and posted an apology to address the situation.

After public criticism persisted, Yuno posted an additional apology. "I should have exercised some moderation, but looking back at the video, I agree that it was too excessive," he admitted. "It was my first time in such a premium seat, and I think I rationalized my behavior at the time, thinking, 'Wouldn't one more time be okay?' because I was so excited."

However, regarding some claims that he had continuously called the flight attendants throughout the flight to film, he carefully clarified the facts: "It is true that I requested a large amount of food, but the filming was conducted in three separate sessions over about 2 hours and 10 minutes during a 15-hour flight—specifically during meal times and after I woke up from sleep." He added, "Regardless of the filming duration, I am taking it very seriously that my behavior of requesting various foods lacked consideration and could have been perceived as a burden or inconvenience to the flight attendants and other passengers."

(Photo courtesy of YouTube channel 'Yuno')

Reported by Kang Sun-ae

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Sun-ae)
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