Psy devours Busan pork soup, jokes about newfound jawline

Singer Psy has fallen head over heels for Busan's pork soup (dwaeji-gukbap). Returning to his signature mukbang content after about a year, he drew laughter from fans by heartily finishing a bowl of rich, thick soup. Immediately after releasing the video, he drew even more attention by poking fun at his own physical changes with a touch of self-deprecating humor.

On the 14th, Psy released the video on his SNS with the caption, "So my choice is..." He added the phrase "#Ssamukstagram after about a year."

In the video, Psy, wearing a black T-shirt, visits a pork soup restaurant in Busan. He is seen stuffing large pieces of meat into his mouth and continuously scooping up the soup, showcasing his characteristic, exuberant mukbang style. The way he enjoys the food to the point where his cheeks bulge clearly reflects the ease and happiness of a true "mukbang master."

The reason this mukbang is even more interesting is that it began with direct communication with his fans.

A day earlier, on the 13th, Psy posted on SNS, "Taking recommendations. Busan pork soup," asking fans for restaurant suggestions. Using the hashtag "Private Question," he sought information directly, and it appears he visited a restaurant to taste the pork soup specifically based on his fans' recommendations.

The process of receiving suggestions and then visiting the location became a piece of content in itself. Combined with the return of "Ssamukstagram," the video served as a welcome update for his fans.

However, what actually caught fans' attention was not the meal itself, but Psy's appearance in the video.

After uploading the video, Psy wrote in the comments, "Now that I've uploaded it, I see I have a jawline. I'm sorry." It was a joke, as if the jawline revealed after such a long time felt unfamiliar even to him. This moment highlighted Psy's characteristic playful attitude, communicating unreservedly with fans by caricaturing his own appearance.

Fans responded with playful banter. Comments ranged from "You eat that soup so passionately" to jokes about his changed appearance, such as "Please go back to your original self. I'm so disappointed." Psy continued the "Tiki-taCAR" with fans by directly replying, "I'm sorry."

Ultimately, this video serves more to reaffirm his character than to signify a "failure in self-management." While he overwhelms audiences with massive energy on stage, off-camera, he is a down-to-earth man who finds happiness in a bowl of pork soup and mocks his own looks.

A star's physique is often subject to public scrutiny, but Psy instead turned that scrutiny into humor. Instead of trying to hide or explain the fact that "a jawline has appeared," he used it as a punchline, fostering intimacy with his fans.

Currently, Psy is meeting audiences through his nationwide tour "PSY SUMMERSWAG2026." He continues to prove his enduring public presence, having recently ranked first in the August Legend Singer Brand Reputation.

A man who radiates explosive energy on stage but remains sincere about a bowl of pork soup off stage, the return of "Ssamukstagram" shows Psy in the way that suits him best. Eating well, laughing well, and even using himself as a source of laughter—that may be exactly why Psy has been loved for so long.