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A social media trend inspired by a KPop Netflix animated movie is causing serious burn injuries in children

The burn injuries are from hot noodles or microwaved water

Burn experts advise 20 minutes of cool water as essential first aid for a scalding injury

THURSDAY, Oct. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Doctors nationwide are issuing urgent warnings about a viral food trend inspired by the hit Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is causing serious scalding injuries in children and teens.

The trend involves youth imitating a scene from the movie by eating extremely hot instant noodles.

Injuries are resulting not only from the high temperature of the noodles themselves, but also from hot water spilled during preparation.

Dr. Colleen Ryan , a burn care specialist at Shri

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