TikTok's Chicken Craze: Mukbangs, Recipes, and Challenges Go Viral

韓食筆記 2 min read

On TikTok, chicken-related content is blowing up, expanding beyond simple mukbangs to include diverse formats like recipes and challenges, and receiving an enthusiastic response.

Chicken has long been a beloved staple of K-Food, and now its appeal goes beyond just eating it. Content featuring recipes and unique ways to enjoy chicken is being widely consumed, with this trend being particularly prominent on the short-form video platform TikTok.

Recently, TikTok has seen a steady upload of chicken mukbang videos from various brands. On July 22, user '@wagoomon' shared a Popeyes chicken mukbang. Following this, on August 1, user '@wowttgi' posted a mukbang featuring Cheogajip (처갓집) Supreme Yangnyeom Chicken (슈프림 양념치킨) boneless chicken (TikTok). Then, on August 7, user '@hongbakk' presented a mukbang of Samdeok Tongdak's (삼덕통닭) Chewy Potato Chicken (쫀득감자치킨) (TikTok), which further boosted interest in specific menu items.

https://www.tiktok.com/@wagoomon/video/7665346186437561607, https://www.tiktok.com/@wowttgi/video/7669074614542159124, https://www.tiktok.com/@hongbakk/video/7671245873073917202

Beyond mukbangs, chicken recipe videos are also grabbing viewers' attention. On July 31, user '@daiquwctkpm' shared "How to make crispier chicken with cold water" (TikTok), offering valuable tips for those looking to prepare chicken at home.

https://www.tiktok.com/@daiquwctkpm/video/7668535223897918727
07/22 Popeyes Mukbang 07/31 Crispy Chicken Recipe 08/01 Cheogajip Mukbang 08/07 Samdeok Tongdak Mukbang 08/09 Chicken Mission Challenge
TikTok Chicken Content Upload Timeline (Late July - Early August 2026)

Most recently, on August 9, user '@kubin0515_' further expanded the content spectrum by sharing a mission challenge video (TikTok) centered around chicken. This highlights a new trend that moves beyond simply consuming food, encouraging playful interaction and participation with chicken as the central theme.

https://www.tiktok.com/@kubin0515_/video/7672172419343289621

The increasing diversity of chicken content on TikTok reflects consumers' sustained high interest in chicken, as well as their desire to enjoy it as an entertainment element, not just a food item. The short-form video format is particularly effective, simultaneously delivering information and entertainment, which significantly boosts viewer engagement.

Moving forward, it's expected that chicken-related content will continue to evolve into even more ingenious and novel formats, leading online trends. (Related Article: MZ Generation's 'Taste Map' Evolves Restaurant Exploration)

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