You know that feeling, right? That little thrill when your favorite K-pop idol enjoys the same snack as you. Imagine trying a Buldak recipe, knowing a star once tasted that very dish. It’s more than just food; this spicy ramen creates a shared, exciting moment. For years, a certain K-pop star has made headlines globally for their love of Buldak, often seen teary-eyed from the spice in various content.
This star’s passionate enjoyment brought significant attention to Korea’s famous spicy ramen flavors, notably boosting sales and even sparking a widespread ‘Buldak Challenge’ among YouTubers. This global effect shows how closely K-pop and Buldak are linked. So, how does this spicy ramen connect K-pop fans and stars worldwide?
You’ve probably seen ramen mukbangs everywhere—from TikTok to YouTube. These ramen mukbangs make fans happy. They show idols and fans enjoying their favorite spicy ramen. When a star posts about Buldak ramen mukbang or recipe on Instagram, or even takes Buldak sauce to a big event like Cannes, these real moments make idols feel very close. Fans quickly try to copy these and the trend spreads fast on social media, making their bond even stronger. Want to know the full story behind this cool trend? Let’s find out why Buldak is so special. And let’s see how this spicy ramen brings fans and idols together in surprising, heartwarming ways.
Buldak Ramen X Idols: A New Part of K-Pop Fandom
Buldak Ramen isn’t just spicy ramen. It’s a strong link connecting K-pop stars and their fans everywhere. Through these popular noodles, fans feel uniquely close to their idols. K-pop idols often share their real love for Buldak which creates viral moments that fans truly connect with. For example, one K-pop star once showed her deep love for spicy ramen in a YouTube video.
While showing her bag, a Buldak sauce stick clearly caught everyone’s eye. She even brought her trusted Buldak sauce, key for her favorite spicy ramen, to an event in Cannes. It was tucked in her designer bag. Her honest comment, “This is super spicy sauce. I always carry it,” showed her passion for spicy food. Before that, she told fans on Instagram, “2022, the year I found the taste of Buldak.”
Beyond single endorsements, many K-pop artists appear in short YouTube videos, live streams, and behind-the-scenes vlogs. They eat spicy ramen with very natural reactions. Some might frown at the strong spice, then laugh. Others just enjoy the rich flavor. Some idols even take huge bites of spicy ramen. This keeps fans glued to their screens as it makes them feel like they’re sharing a meal with their favorite stars. Such real, relatable moments make idols feel very close.
This shared love for Buldak creates a special two-way link. Sometimes, stars share their own Buldak recipes. This lets fans directly experience their idols’ food tastes. Other times, fans get creative, making their own unique recipes using ramen noodles. A great example is the “OO Midam Buldak Recipe.” It became famous on X . This simple, tasty mix started when a user shared a Buldak recipe they learned from a friend, a big fan of a K-pop star. It was posted with the popular hashtag #OOMidam. It got over 10,000 reposts and it even became so famous that the K-pop idol himself mentioned it in fan communities.
Another example is the “Carbo-Buldak Risotto.” This became very popular after a K-pop star showed his unique “Carbonara Buldak Risotto” on a K-Food talk show. This Buldak recipe mixes spicy ramen with rice and milk for a special taste. It makes it much smoother for international fans who find spicy ramen hard. Many photos were shared on X and other fan groups right after it appeared on YouTube. This made it a trending dish in kitchens worldwide.
The Buldak recipe mixes spicy ramen, milk, and Buldak sauce into a creamy risotto. It quickly became famous globally andfans eagerly made and shared their own versions. They found joy in this shared cooking experience. This deepened their connection with both their idols and other fans. One fan even said, “I’ve tried the recipe and it’s genuinely the best instant food I’ve ever had 😁 Thanks.” Fans and idols loving spicy ramen together creates beautiful memories. Isn’t that wonderful?
Fan-Made Recipe Collection: Idol-Inspired and Fan-Created Buldak Combos
We’ve seen how Buldak creates a unique two-way connection between K-pop stars and their fans. Now, let’s look at the Buldak recipes that truly excite both groups! In this part, we’ll show you recipes using ramen noodles that are either directly loved by K-pop artists or cleverly made by fans. These Buldak recipes are more than just tasty. They are real ways fans connect with their stars. Now, let’s dive into some truly unique recipes using ramen noodles that connect K-pop’s biggest names and their loyal fans.
1. Buldak Perilla Oil Makguksu
A K-pop star shared his love for perilla oil on Weverse, a fan platform. He talked about perilla oil makguksu (buckwheat noodles). He shared his own Buldak recipe! “How did I think of this? I think I’d be good at cooking,” he praised himself. He added, “Ah, I think I’m a genius. It’s so delicious! I’m making it again tomorrow. I truly feel I could eat it every day. It’s too good!”
The perilla oil makguksu he made and praised is called “Kkoso-han Bul Mayo Perilla Oil Makguksu” (Savory Spicy Mayo Perilla Oil Makguksu). The K-pop star himself made up this name. He’s known as a true “taste expert” who loves food. He later shared an even better version of his perilla oil makguksu recipe with his fans. Why did he release a new version? He wanted his fans to enjoy a less salty dish, showing his care. Let’s look at his famous Buldak recipe now!
< Ingredients> (for 2 servings)
- Sauce: 3 tablespoons raw perilla oil, 2 tablespoons Cham Sauce, 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Buldak Sauce, 1 tablespoon Buldak Mayo, 1 egg yolk (vein removed), black pepper
- buckwheat noodles 200g
< Recipe >
- For the sauce (2 servings): Mix 3 tablespoons raw perilla oil, 2 tablespoons Cham Sauce, 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Buldak Sauce, 1 tablespoon Buldak Mayo, 1 egg yolk (vein removed), and black pepper.
- Tip: For even better flavor, add 1/4 finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon gochugaru (chili powder), and 1/4 tablespoon minced garlic.
- Boil about 200g of buckwheat noodles. Rinse them well in cold water. Then squeeze out as much water as you can. (If too much water stays, the flavor will be weak, so squeeze thoroughly).
- Pour your desired amount of sauce over the noodles.
- Finish by sprinkling roasted seaweed flakes and ground roasted sesame seeds on top!
- Note: Don’t mix the roasted seaweed flakes into the sauce. Add them lightly as a topping at the very end.
< Extra Tips >
Tip 1: If you want a bigger portion, just double all sauce ingredients, keeping the same ratios.
Tip 2: Buy 100% cold-pressed raw perilla oil. For buckwheat noodles, pick ones with 30% or more buckwheat.
2. Buldak with Cheese and Thinly Sliced Pork Belly
Next, we look at a tasty Buldak mix made popular by a female K-pop star. This specific pairing was shown during a music quiz on a real-life travel show, where dinner was at stake. The ramen mukbang was truly captivating: The TV station uploaded a short video titled, “PD gave up control to Buldak lolol Buldak with thinly sliced pork belly…✨ Even the production crew couldn’t resist the mukbang” to their official YouTube channel. Fans quickly loved her unique way of eating spicy ramen. They took ramen mukbang videos from the show and uploaded clips of her enjoying the dish to YouTube.
Her creation involves eating classic spicy ramen with melted string cheese, along with grilled thinly sliced pork belly. This mix shows her happy and creative personality. Fans’ reactions to these clips were quick and strong. Comments like, “My eyes went to the Buldak without knowing, sorry, .. lolol,” and “Wow… that combo is too good… Seeing her eat so deliciously makes me feel full. But that combo really makes me crave it!” flooded in. Let’s make this popular combo!
< Ingredients >
- Buldak Ramen Original (1 packet)
- String cheese (1-2 sticks, or to taste)
- Thinly sliced pork belly (amount for grilling)
< Extra Tip >
Where to find that perfect thinly sliced pork belly in the U.S. If you’re in the U.S., you might wonder where to get this specific cut. Don’t worry, we have options for you to find that savory meat for your Buldak recipe.
- Online Shopping: You can often find what you need by searching for “Boneless Pork Belly Thin Slice” on sites like Wooltari Mall. These versatile cuts are great for grilling, hot pot, stews, and, of course, your Buldak combo.
- Asian or Korean Markets: If you have one nearby, Asian or Korean grocery stores are your best bet. These markets often have thinly sliced pork belly in frozen sections, usually labeled for shabu-shabu or grilling.
- DIY Slicing: For truly dedicated food lovers, you can buy a whole pork belly from a butcher and slice it yourself. A home meat slicer makes this easy, or you can get thin slices by partly freezing the pork belly and using a very sharp knife. It’s a bit more work, but the fresh results are worth it!
< Recipe >
- Prepare the Buldak Ramen: Cook the Buldak Ramen Original as directed on the package.
- Melt the Cheese: Once noodles are cooked and mixed with sauce, tear string cheese right into the hot noodles. Stir quickly, letting it melt into creamy strings.
- Grill Pork Belly: Separately, grill the thinly sliced pork belly until it’s golden and crispy.
- Enjoy the Combo: Serve the cheesy spicy ramen with the grilled pork belly. The idea is to eat them together, maybe wrapping the spicy ramen with a piece of crispy pork belly for a perfect bite.
This Buldak with cheese and thinly sliced pork belly is a lovely example of a recipe using ramen noodles, offering a great mix of bold spice, rich melted cheese, and tasty thinly sliced pork belly. Fans everywhere enjoy the flavors and feel they are sharing the exact happiness their idol experienced with every delicious bite.
3. Carbo-Buldak Risotto
Carbo-Buldak Risotto, this unique blend quickly spread on X and other sites. This happened thanks to a K-pop star’s appearance on a global K-Food talk show. As the guest, he was surprised by Buldak’s wide global reach. He noted how various Korean spicy ramen types, especially Buldak, are sold everywhere he travels on world tours. He showed his unique “Carbonara Buldak Risotto” creation on the show, even letting the two hosts taste it.
This specific Buldak risotto, a unique recipe using ramen noodles, gained much attention. It uses milk and rice. This makes a smoother, milder flavor. So, even international fans who find spicy food challenging can enjoy it. Many photos were shared on X and other fan groups right after it appeared on YouTube. This made it a trending dish in kitchens worldwide.
The Buldak recipe mixes spicy ramen, milk, and Buldak sauce into a creamy risotto. It quickly became famous globally. Fans eagerly made and shared their own versions. They found joy in this shared cooking experience and deepened their connection with both their idols and other fans. One fan even said, “I’ve tried the Buldak recipe and it’s genuinely the best instant food I’ve ever had 😁Thanks.”
< Ingredients >
- Buldak Ramen Carbonara (1 packet)
- Microwaveable instant rice (half a pack, or desired amount)
- Milk (a small amount for cooking)
< Recipe >
- Crush the Buldak Ramen Carbonara.
- Add half a pack of Microwaveable instant rice (uncooked, if applicable, based on instant rice type) to the pan.
- Pour in 200mL of water and stir-fry.
- Add a small amount of milk. Then mix in the powdered sauce and liquid Buldak sauce (it’s best to add all of it for full flavor!) to finish.
< Extra Tip >
For an even richer flavor, try adding ham or cheese to your Carbo-Buldak Risotto!
4. The “OO Midam Recipe” (Viral Fan-Created Buldak Recipe)
This Buldak recipe, lovingly called the “OO Midam Recipe,” became very popular on X . The Buldak recipe started when a user shared it. They learned it from a friend who was a huge fan of a popular K-pop star known for his looks. It was posted with the trending hashtag #OOMidam (a popular phrase used to praise someone). This simple Buldak recipe quickly gained huge popularity, getting over 10,000 reposts on X. The Buldak recipe became so famous that the K-pop star himself even mentioned it directly in fan groups, recognizing its wide appeal.
< Ingredients >
- Buldak Ramen Original Big Bowl or Buldak Ramen Carbonara Big Bowl
< Recipe >
- Prepare the Buldak Ramen.
- Pour hot water over the noodles. Let them soften until just cooked. Then, carefully drain most of the water, leaving only about 6-7 spoonfuls.
- Add the Buldak sauce packet to the noodles.
- Mix the noodles. Then microwave for 1 minute.
- Repeat this process three times. Your Buldak, microwaved for a total of 3 minutes with mixing between each time, is now ready to enjoy!
Extra Tip: For an even tastier experience, try adding an egg yolk and a drizzle of perilla oil to your Buldak!
Buldak, A Shared Connection in K-Pop Fandom
Buldak ramen is more than just spicy ramen. It has become a strong bridge that connects the fandom through shared feelings, common experiences, and conversation. As the heartfelt saying goes, “The feeling of connection from eating the same dish is the greatest comfort.”
This special bond often starts from simple, relatable moments. Imagine a K-pop artist sharing their true love for spicy ramen on social media. Maybe they laugh as the spice hits, making fans feel like they’re right there at the same table. This turns simple moments into inspiration for the fandom.
This clearly shows Buldak isn’t just a one-way, short-term shared experience. It’s a two-way, ongoing bond that makes the relationship between idols and their fans stronger. K-pop stars share their favorite Buldak recipes. This gives fans a direct way to experience their tastes. Also, fans get creative, making their own unique recipes using ramen noodles that then spread on social media. When these fan-made Buldak recipes get popular, idols often notice them and even mention them in fan groups. This constant back-and-forth truly brings fans and their idols closer.
In the end, Buldak acts as a unique cultural link within K-pop fandom. It’s a simple, relatable part that builds empathy and strengthens the real connection between fans and their beloved idols.
So, are you ready to explore a Buldak recipe named after your idol?
