Mukbang Star Quynh Truong Subtly Calls Out Newcomer for Copying Her Signature Style

The Vietnamese social media community is buzzing over an ongoing drama involving popular creator Quynh Truong, widely known as the 'mukbang fairy.' Born in 2002 in Nghe An, Quynh Truong has captured the hearts of millions with her elegant, sweet, and gentle appearance, even while filming large-scale eating broadcasts. Over the past year, her channel has grown exponentially, reaching over 2.1 million followers and accumulating more than 44 million likes. However, her signature aesthetic has recently become the subject of a copycat controversy.

Fans noticed that a newcomer named Hina Quynh Nhu, who started her mukbang journey in late November 2023 and quickly gained over 217,000 followers, shares striking similarities with Quynh Truong. From her channel's biography and eating style to her gentle smiles and soft, feminine clothing choices, netizens quickly pointed out that Quynh Nhu's content felt like a direct imitation. This sparked intense debates in the comment sections of both creators, with some defending Quynh Nhu by saying eating styles cannot be patented, while others accused her of unoriginality.

In response to the growing comparisons, Quynh Truong posted a video of herself making and eating 'bun cha' (Vietnamese grilled pork noodles) with a telling caption: 'Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are.' The famous quote by legendary rocker Kurt Cobain was widely interpreted by fans as a subtle but clear call-out directed at her competitor. Following the post, the two creators took very different paths: Quynh Truong temporarily paused uploading new videos while remaining active on her stories, while Quynh Nhu continued to post regularly, seemingly unfazed by the online backlash.

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