Doctors are advising people to be careful about a popular trend on TikTok, which started after the release of the Netflix movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. Several children have needed hospital treatment for serious burns caused by instant noodles as a result of this trend.
The film, centering around the K-pop girl group HUNTR/X and their conflict with a competing demon boy band, topped Netflix’s charts in August, racking up over 236 million views. The characters are seen enjoying ramen in multiple scenes, which led to online trends – people began recreating the meals and sharing them with hashtags like #KPopNoodleChallenge and #DemonHuntersRamen.
Nongshim, the maker of Shin Ramyun, also released a special, limited-edition noodle product connected to the film. It quickly sold out on the company’s website.
Hospitals report rise in K-Pop related injuries
Both Shriners Children’s Boston and Bridgeport Hospital have reported a rise in burn cases among children related to a current trend. Doctors explain that the tall, narrow shape of ramen cups makes them unstable and prone to tipping. This causes scalding hot broth and sticky noodles to spill, often onto a child’s skin. Learn more about burn prevention here.
According to Dr. Colleen Ryan, an associate surgeon at Shriners Children’s Boston, water boils at 212 degrees, and these cups are very unstable – they tip over easily. She explained that because noodles are sticky and hold onto heat, burns from noodle soup can be more severe and cause deeper damage than burns from just hot water.”
Jason Bresky, who coordinates trauma and burn prevention at Bridgeport Hospital, explained: “Just like you wouldn’t allow a child near a stove, you shouldn’t let them play with a microwave – or handle anything that’s hot after coming out of it.”
Shriners Boston reports that eight patients have received treatment this year for injuries related to the popular noodle challenge. Officials are advising parents to closely supervise children when they are dealing with hot foods. If a burn occurs, they recommend immediately running the burned area under cool tap water for at least 20 minutes, and then seeking medical attention. More information is available here.
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2025-09-29 17:18