Who is Short Mouth Sun? Korean mukbang streamer quits streaming after admitting illegal injection treatment (Image via Getty)
Mukbang YouTuber Short Mouth Sun, whose real name is Kim Mi-kyung, has stopped all her online and TV work after admitting she received medical injections from someone without a license. She shared the news directly with her fans and said she was sorry for causing worry. Her message came as the same illegal injection case started making headlines across South Korea.Short Mouth Sun is one of the biggest mukbang creators in Korea. She has around 1.7 million subscribers on YouTube. Many people watch her videos every day. So when she announced her break, fans were shocked. The news spread fast on social media and news sites. Some fans felt sad. Others felt angry. Many asked how this could happen.Her name came up in the same case that earlier involved comedian Park Na-rae and SHINee member Key. Both stars also admitted they received treatment from the same unlicensed provider. After that, they stepped away from their shows. When Short Mouth Sun confirmed her role, the case grew bigger.In her message, Kim Mi-kyung (Short Mouth Sun) said she never meant to break the law. She explained that she met the person through an introduction and believed the person was a real medical professional. She said the treatments happened at a clinic and sometimes at her home when she was busy. She admitted she did not check the person’s license properly. She apologized and said she would take responsibility for her actions.
Kim Mi-kyung’s career, apology, and what happens next
Kim Mi-kyung became famous by eating large meals on camera and talking to viewers like close friends. Over time, she became a familiar face in Korean entertainment. She also appeared on the tvN show Amazing Saturday, where she worked alongside Park Na-rae and Key.After the scandal broke, Kim Mi-kyung said she would pause all activities. This includes YouTube, TV shows, and public events. She said stepping away was the right choice while the situation is being reviewed. Her words sounded serious and emotional. Many fans noticed that she did not make excuses.The illegal injection case centers on a person known online as the “injection aunt.” This person is accused of giving medical injections without a valid license. Authorities are still looking into how many people were treated and whether laws were broken.For now, it is unclear when or if Short Mouth Sun will return. Her future depends on the investigation and public response. What is clear is that the mukbang world has lost one of its biggest names, at least for now.Also Read: What Happened Between Jourdin Pauline And Tylil James? Controversy Explored After Twitch Streamer Denies Assault Claims