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A mukbang YouTuber has issued a public apology after facing heavy criticism for ordering more than 20 in-flight meals and snacks during a first-class flight, with many accusing the creator of burdening the cabin crew and disturbing fellow passengers.

The creator, who has around 780,000 YouTube subscribers, removed the controversial video and posted an apology on July 15, admitting that the content and thumbnail were more provocative than intended.

The now-deleted video documented the YouTuber's first-class dining experience, during which they consumed an extraordinary amount of food over the course of a long-haul flight. According to the video, the creator ordered seven bowls of ramen, along with salads, bread rolls, fruit, sandwiches, cheese, tiramisu, and other snacks, bringing the total to more than 20 food items.

The video quickly went viral and drew widespread criticism online. Many viewers argued that repeatedly requesting food placed unnecessary pressure on the flight attendants and created an unpleasant experience for other passengers.

Comments on social media questioned whether the content was worth the inconvenience, with some calling the behavior "excessive" while others expressed sympathy for the cabin crew, who had to fulfill the repeated requests throughout the flight.

In the apology, the YouTuber explained that they had been eager to create unique content and had asked the flight attendants for permission before placing multiple orders. Believing it would be acceptable as long as the crew agreed, the creator admitted they failed to consider the broader impact of their actions.

"I didn't think enough about how repeatedly ordering meals could become a burden for the crew or inconvenience other passengers," the YouTuber wrote. "Looking back, my actions were clearly excessive."

The creator also thanked the flight attendants for continuing to serve them with kindness despite the repeated requests, saying they regretted taking advantage of their professionalism and hospitality.

Addressing another point of criticism, the YouTuber clarified that the food requests were not made continuously throughout the journey. According to the statement, filming took place during three separate periods on the roughly 15-hour flight, during meal services and after waking up, with a combined filming time of about two hours and 10 minutes.

Despite the explanation, the incident has sparked wider discussions online about the boundaries of content creation and whether viral entertainment should come at the expense of service workers or the comfort of other passengers.