Korean Influencer Pays Poor Filipino Mums RM40 To Drink Their Breast Milk For Content
The influencer uploaded almost 30 videos to his social media channel.
By Sukhbir Cheema β 16 May 2025, 02:57 PM
A Korean content creator living in the Philippines has come under fire after posting videos of himself purchasing and drinking breast milk from local mothers
The videos showed him offering 500 pesos (RM40) in exchange for breast milk, sparking widespread outrage after they were highlighted by South Korea's JTBC News on 9 May.ο»Ώ
The influencer, whose name has not been disclosed, claims to have over eight years of livestreaming experience and has uploaded more than 4,000 videos to date.
At least 30 of the videos are said to centre around breast milk transactions
In several clips, he is seen drinking the milk in front of mothers and their babies, sometimes mixing it with alcohol for mukbang content.
He also films their faces without any blurring, prompting concerns over consent and exploitation.
"I just wanted to support the mothers and their children by paying for the milk since they have no work there," the influencer said.
"I am like Santa Claus or a kind uncle who helps those in need. I am very popular in the Philippines," the influencer told JTBC
He insisted that the videos are culturally misunderstood and denied any sexual intent.
However, critics argue his behaviour is ethically dubious and exploitative.
"Handing money to the child instead of the mother undermines the dignity of both the mothers and their children," said Kim Eun-bae, a former Seoul police official.
"This behaviour risks encouraging further exploitation and damages South Koreaβs image globally."
