K-pop idols and the skull cap trend
Who posted it, who fans are asking, and the dates on those posts.
Updated October 27, 2026
On X, a lot of the skull cap trend talk in the last days of October 2026 is about K-pop. Some idols have been posted doing it. Fans are asking others to try. This page only lists posts we can link, with the date on each one. It is news and commentary. It is not a request to upload an idol's photo. What the skull cap trend is, if you want the four beats first.
Idols who did it
- RYUL — October 26, 2026. Fans posted that RYUL finally did the skull cap trend. YO RYUL FINALLY DID THE SKULL CAP TREND (the clip is credited there to @lngshotupdate_). RYUL DID THE SKULL CAP TREND is a second post the same day.
- Dokyeom of SEVENTEEN — October 24, 2026. Dokyeom hopping on the skull cap trend. The post includes a video of about 10 seconds.
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Fans are asking
- CORTIS. A request tagging @cortis_bighit on October 26, and another CORTIS request the same day.
- &TEAM's Maki. A request aimed at Maki on October 25.
- More male idols, generally. On October 25, one post said they were surprised K-pop male idols had not joined yet. Dokyeom's post is dated the day before that, and RYUL's posts are dated the day after.
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FAQ
Which idols have done the skull cap trend?
Posts on October 26, 2026 say RYUL did it. A post on October 24, 2026 says Dokyeom of SEVENTEEN did it. Those are the idol takes we can link. This is not a complete list.
Who are fans asking to do it?
Posts on October 25 and 26, 2026 ask CORTIS, and ask for &TEAM's Maki. The links are in the sections above.
Can I upload an idol's photo?
No. Use a photo of yourself or another consenting adult. The terms do not allow a public figure's photo without permission, and this page is commentary, not a tool for making an idol's video.