«Breaking News» Bizarre new 'Gongbang' trend sees YouTubers film themselves studying for people to watch

Most of us have studied for something at one point in our lives - and will no doubt be well aware of the temptation to procrastinate. 

But how likely would you be to click onto Facebook if you knew thousands of people were watching you?

This is the theory behind an unusual new YouTube trend called Gongbang, which sees students film themselves studying and livestreaming it to their followers.

The strange phenomenon originated in South Korea and has spread around the world, with several channels now dedicated to watching students with their nose in a book, including Study Vibes and The Strive Studies.

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An unusual new YouTuber trend called Gongbang sees students film themselves studying and livestreaming it to their followers

Many YouTubers claim the videos are motivational, due to the pressure of being watched, while others point out it's a way of proving to their parents that they're hard at work, reports Oddity Central. 

This year alone, more than 4,000 South Korean Gongbang videos have been uploaded to YouTube. Many of the videos are almost completely silent, bar the odd rustle of a page being turned. Others are set to mellow, instrumental music, and most go on for hours at a time.

One Gongbang streamer from South Korea, who goes by the username Bot-No-Jaem, earned himself 342,000 subscribers and millions of views for broadcasting YouTube videos of himself studying for up to seven hours at a time.  

Often the videos show little more than the YouTuber's hands vigorously scribbling away in their workbooks

In South Korean culture, studying is taken incredibly seriously, with many prospective university students hitting the books for up to 18 hours a day ahead of their admission exams. 

What is 'Gongbang'? 

Gongbang sees students film themselves studying and livestreaming it to their followers.

Many YouTubers claim the videos are motivational, due to the pressure of being watched, while others point out it's a way of proving to their parents that they're hard at work.

Meanwhile Gongbang streams playing in the background serve as constant encouragement to keep working and avoid distractions.

Dull as they sound, Gongbang streams playing in the background serve as constant encouragement to keep working and avoid distractions. 

One Gongbang streamer who goes by the username Man Sitting Next to Me said the videos also help provide students with a 'sense of belonging'.

He told The Korea Herald: 'Solo test-takers constantly battle against the feeling of loneliness while studying alone.

'By watching Gongbang and engaging in real-time chatting, people can stay motivated and feel a sense of belonging. 

'They can also share their study tips and test information through the comments.'

College student Yoon Min-young, 23, told the newspaper she feels a 'sense of rivalry' when she watches streamers pour over books for hours.  

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'Whenever I feel like giving up on studying, I watch Gongbang and recharge my motivation,' she said.

'At the same time, I feel relieved especially when I see those live videos on quiet, lonely nights.  

'They make me feel I'm not the only one who stays up all night for studying. I’ve never met the Gongbang streamers in person, but they have already become my good study buddies and pacemakers.' 

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