Instant noodles blamed for 1/3 of child burns as K-Pop TikTok trend fuels spike

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Doctors are alarmed by a surge in childhood burn injuries from the #KPopNoodleChallenge, a TikTok trend inspired by Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters. Kids copying characters slurping ramen from tall, narrow cups are getting severe burns as hot broth and sticky noodles spill, often requiring hospitalization. Medical professionals urge caution with hot foods.