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'15 Packs of Buldak Noodles in 9 Minutes': US YouTuber's Next Goal is OOO [Lee Seol's Bite-Sized Story]
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'15 Packs of Buldak Noodles in 9 Minutes': US YouTuber's Next Goal is OOO [Lee Seol's Bite-Sized Story]

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • American YouTuber Matt Stoney consumed 15 packs of Korean spicy noodles (Buldak Bokkeummyun) in just 9 minutes and 43 seconds, a feat captured in a video that garnered over 150 million views.
  • Stoney is a prominent 'food fighter' and mega-YouTuber known for participating in various eating competitions across the United States.
  • He gained significant recognition in 2015 by winning the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, defeating the long-reigning champion Joey Chestnut.

American YouTuber Matt Stoney has achieved viral fame with a video showcasing his consumption of 15 packs of Buldak Bokkeummyun, a popular Korean spicy noodle dish. Stoney, known for his prowess in competitive eating, devoured the fiery meal in an astonishing 9 minutes and 43 seconds. The video has since amassed over 150 million views, highlighting the global appeal of extreme eating challenges and Korean cuisine.

Stoney is a significant figure in the competitive eating circuit, regularly participating in a variety of contests across the U.S. These events feature diverse foods, from the iconic hot dogs at the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest to buffalo wings, tacos, and oysters. His participation in these challenges has earned him a substantial following and cemented his status as a 'food fighter'.

His breakthrough moment came in 2015 when he unexpectedly won the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. In a dramatic upset, Stoney narrowly defeated Joey Chestnut, who had held the championship title for eight consecutive years. This victory not only brought Stoney national attention but also revitalized public interest in competitive eating, showcasing that even a seemingly slight competitor could challenge and overcome established champions.

I will challenge 15 packs of Buldak Bokkeummyun.

โ€” Matt StoneyStoney's declaration before starting the spicy noodle eating challenge.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.