April Fools’ Day, celebrated on the first day of April, has become a stage for K-pop idols to showcase their playful sides through tricks, pranks, and elaborate hoaxes. Fans eagerly anticipate this day, as idols often engage in light-hearted mischief aimed at their loved ones, friends, and families, creating moments filled with laughter and surprise.
As the day draws nearer, let’s explore some unforgettable pranks executed by popular K-pop stars. These acts of fun could inspire you to pull some harmless pranks on your friends or family while keeping in mind the importance of respect and boundaries.
Top K-pop Idol Pranks to Celebrate April Fools’ Day
1. IU’s Driver’s License Prank
On March 31, 2020, IU published a humorous video titled Fast and Furious, which featured an iconic prank involving her father. The video depicted her claiming to have just obtained her driver’s license while navigating a drive with her dad. Throughout the video, she expressed annoyance at the traffic, teasing viewers with the idea that her driving might be the source of frustration for others.
The twist came when it was unveiled that her father was the one actually driving, all part of her clever ploy to fool her fans.
2. GOT7’s Wine Bottle Mishap
In the eighth episode of their prank series, aired on May 18, 2016, GOT7 orchestrated a plan to get their member, Yugyeom, to break a wine bottle. The unexpected turn of events occurred when Jackson mishandled the bottle and accidentally shattered it, only to cheekily blame Yugyeom. Demonstrating camaraderie, Jackson offered to cover the cost of the calamity, adding a humorous twist to the situation.
3. Red Velvet X TWICE’s Phone Prank
The collaborative phone prank video between Red Velvet and TWICE was shared on December 13, 2020. It humorously revisited an incident from the 2018 Idol Star Athletic Championships, where Seulgi lost her phone. The prank started with Jungyeon discovering the phone on the ground, leading to a delightful series of mishaps.
4. INFINITE’s Banana Vinegar Trick
Sungyeol’s banana prank has become legendary within the entertainment scene. He mischievously added vinegar to bananas he shared with his INFINITE group members. However, the joke backfired humorously when he was unsuspectingly left to deal with the consequences of his prank, tasting his own creation.
5. BTS’s Ultimatum Prank
In the earlier days of BTS, a prank involving a faux ultimatum presented to leader RM (Kim Namjoon) made waves. He was humorously presented with a choice to pursue a solo career or stay with his bandmates. When he chose to remain with BTS, the other members erupted in cheers, marking this moment as both comedic and heartfelt in the history of K-pop pranks.
As April Fools’ Day approaches, consider revisiting other memorable pranks, such as Super Junior’s card deck shenanigans or EXO’s massage chair prank, for a dose of entertainment and laughter.