K-Pop Idols “Drop Cake On Purpose” Theory Triggers Mixed Reactions

Recently, an interesting debate has surfaced online regarding the phenomenon of K-Pop idols dropping birthday cakes.

Most fans can recall seeing an idol drop a cake at least once.

However, when a full compilation went viral online, people began to question why this occurs.

One netizen accused idols of doing this on purpose.

I hate it when K-pop idols ‘accidentally’ drop cakes. Most of the time, it’s totally on purpose.

韓国アイドルがケーキ落とす時、ほとんどの人がわざと落としてるからまじ嫌い。 https://t.co/9VM81iC0GZ pic.twitter.com/fy9r1OfukZ

— 本音ちゃん (@888ktmw) December 20, 2025

Some speculated they do it to be cute or funny, while others were certain it was a way avoid eating cake while on a diet.

yall are telling me you didn't know idols dropped cakes on purpose because they're on diets?? 😭 we are losing ancient texts pic.twitter.com/weSuUo99bj https://t.co/f2UB2INuKe

— 🇸🇩 ミ☆ ken | XMAS EVE (@shockingkenz) December 23, 2025

Many were simply angry at the issue, citing “food waste” as their main concern.

fuck them all https://t.co/96lSeML8jc

— shai…? (@njzyssz) December 21, 2025

Others argued that most of these situations are genuine mistakes and that it has become yet another thing netizens will criticize idols for doing. A fan showed ENHYPEN eating cake off the floor, proving that they had no intention of dropping it.

jokes on yew enha ate the cake OFF THE FLOOR😭 https://t.co/IFbGDTIKJP pic.twitter.com/FlF6Jn7lJF

— silly sunghoon (@sillyhoon) December 22, 2025

It seems the jury is still out on whether or not its a purposeful mistake or a genuine accident! Watch the compilation below.