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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Popular beauty influencer Guava Shuishui who was known for eating make-up products dies aged 24 after ‘sudden illness'
TAIWANESE beauty influencer Guava Shuishui has died at the age of 24 as a result of a "sudden illness". The content creator, known to her fans as Guava Beauty, often tasted products as she tested them. 3 3 3 According to a social media post shared on her account, Guava died on May 24 from a "sudden illness", as translated from English. The influencer created 'mukbang' videos, in which she would eat makeup products, including lipstick, blush, face masks and cotton pads. .
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Guava Shuishui dies age 24: Popular beauty influencer passes away after 'sudden illness'
A Taiwanese beauty influencer, known for tasting her products as she tested them, has died aged 24. Guava Shuishui, known online as Guava Beauty, amassed thousands of followers on Instagram through her reviews of makeup products. As per the English translation of a post shared to her social media account, the content creator died on May 24 from a 'sudden illness.' The popular influencer gained a following from her 'mukbang' videos, with dedicated followers eagerly watching her eat products such as lipstick, blush, face masks, and cotton pads. Mukbang is a form on content which involves the user eating in front of the camera. In her videos, Guava would test the product and then taste it - leaving her reviews of both. She would often ask followers to suggest products to try. Guava's exact cause of death is unknown, with her family releasing a statement via her Instagram. 'Although this trip came suddenly, Shuishui held on to every difficult moment just like she has always been – hard-working, serious, and shining,' the post said. 'Thank you to everyone who has liked, left a message and laughed with her, and thank you for your love and support. She really keeps it in her heart and cherishes it very much,' the statement continued. They concluded: 'Guava Shuishui simply continues to glow in a different place. When we meet again one day, she should be unboxing angels' exclusive makeup for eating broadcasts over.' That post was her last until May 24, when her profile bio was changed to: 'Logging out from the world. Setting off on a new journey. All business collaborations are suspended.' In one popular video from late 2024 that she had pinned to her page, the influencer used a jelly blush before sticking a fork in the container and scooping the entire product out to take a bite. In the caption, she acknowledged eating beauty products is 'controversial,' stating that children under six weren't allowed to watch her content. Some concerned fans commented on the video, worried she was setting a bad example for younger followers, and about the possible toxicity from the products. 'Please can you stop this behavior... You can eat in private, you can eat whatever you like. Really don't promote the act of "eating makeup,"' one user commented as per the English translation. 'It's still toxic, be careful,' warned another at the time. Some concerned fans commented on the video, worried she was setting a bad example for younger followers, and about the possible toxicity from the products 'I can understand that although it is inevitable to eat some lipstick, it's bad to eat it deliberately - please don't promote the act,' complained another. The world of 'mukbang' - where online creators share videos of them eating (often excessive) amounts of food while chatting to followers - has been attracting growing criticism as it grows in popularity. The trend - which has seen itself escalate in extremes, pushing creators to gorge on meals until it makes them unwell - is also tragically behind the deaths of at least three influencers, some as young as 24, in the last three years. Worried experts have also expressed concern that the move normalizes poor and unhealthy diets - as well as leading to potential nutrition deficiencies.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Known for ‘eating' lip gloss and blush, Taiwanese influencer Guava Beauty dies and sparks online debate over cause of death
TAIPEI, June 4 – A 24-year-old Taiwanese beauty influencer, who gained online fame for unconventional videos in which she pretended to consume cosmetic products, has died suddenly, sparking speculation about the cause of her death. Guava Beauty, who had over 12,000 followers on social media, was known for her youthful appearance and quirky content, particularly her 'make-up mukbang' videos where she mimicked eating items like lipstick, blush, and face masks. 'If you dare recommend it, I dare to eat it,' South China Morning Post wrote, citing her in a recent video featuring jelly-textured blush, which she applied to her face before placing it in her mouth. 'Let's try it. It is crispy, kind of like agar jelly. Sorry, my friend, but it tastes terrible.' While some viewers were amused, others raised concerns that her content could mislead followers —especially younger ones — into thinking cosmetics are safe to eat. Her last social media activity was on May 24, when her bio was updated to read: 'Logging out from the world. Setting off on a new journey. All business collaborations are suspended.' Her family later confirmed her death in a statement posted on her account, saying: 'It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that our treasured girl of beauty-product mukbangs, Guava Beauty, put down her brushes and flew off to start a new channel in heaven on May 24, 2025.' They thanked fans for their support, adding, 'Maybe when we meet again, she will be unboxing angel-exclusive make-up for her celestial mukbang.' The cause of death was not disclosed, leading to widespread speculation on social media. Some users suggested she might have been poisoned, while others believed it could have been a heart attack. Her death has triggered an outpouring of grief and disbelief on social platforms across Taiwan and mainland China. Mukbang videos remain a popular trend in Asia, offering viewers emotional comfort and entertainment, particularly among young women who use such content to vicariously enjoy food they avoid due to health or dietary concerns.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Taiwan influencer known for eating cosmetics dies, fans fear poisoning or heart attack
A young beauty products influencer in Taiwan known for niche videos in which she 'consumed' cosmetics has died suddenly. Her death has sparked speculation on mainland China social media that she may have died from poisoning. The 24-year-old, known online as Guava Beauty, had gained more than 12,000 followers on one social media platform. She was well known for her sweet, youthful image and for posting creative content, including 'make-up mukbang' videos. The term 'mukbang' generally refers to content which involves eating. The influencer, known as Guava Beauty, had thousands of followers on social media. Photo: Weibo The videos featured her trying to consume beauty products such as lipstick, blush, and cotton pads.
Malay Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Seoul prosecutors charge duo with blackmail after YouTuber Tzuyang paid to silence threats over coerced past
SEOUL, May 10 — Two women have been charged with blackmailing popular mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang, real name Park Jeong-won, out of 216 million won (US$154,300) in a South Korean court, Korea JoongAng Daily reported yesterday. The blackmail charges, made under the Act on the Punishment of Violent Acts, were issued on April 24 by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office for the women known only by their surnames. One was surnamed Song (32) and the other Kim (29). The blackmail allegedly took place between June 2021 and November 2022, when the women reportedly threatened to expose Tzuyang's past. In a video posted last year, Tzuyang revealed that her former agency CEO and ex-boyfriend, surnamed Lee, informed her of the women's threats. 'They're threatening to expose that you worked with them at an adult entertainment venue, so let's pay them off to keep them quiet,' Lee was quoted to have said. Tzuyang explained that she was coerced into working at the venue due to Lee's violence and intimidation. The women, who had no prior connection to her, allegedly used information from Lee to carry out their threats. A producer from Tzuyang's channel met with the women and reached an agreement. In return for silence, Tzuyang paid them 200 million won, disguised as an advance for a fake YouTube show deal, plus monthly payments of 6 million won. The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul launched an investigation in July 2024 after Tzuyang's producer filed a criminal complaint. Though arrest warrants for Kim and others were requested, the court denied them, citing insufficient evidence and no flight risk. The women were not detained but reportedly apologised to Tzuyang's team late last year. Despite their apology, prosecutors have proceeded with the indictment, stressing the seriousness of the crime due to the large sum involved. Joint blackmail carries harsher penalties than regular blackmail, which can lead to up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won. Kim Tae-yeon, Tzuyang's lawyer, stated that blackmailing public figures by threatening to release private information for money is a severe crime and that appropriate punishment is needed to prevent similar incidents.
