Luke Sung, a well-known Bay Area chef of Kis Cafe in San Francisco, officially stepped down from the business on 24 July following a social media backlash sparked by a video in which he mocked a local micro-influencer.
The controversy erupted after food content creator @itskarlabb visited the cafe for a scheduled collaboration, only to later share an emotional TikTok detailing her uncomfortable experience. The video prompted public outcry and a formal apology from Kis, which confirmed Sung's departure from the team.
