In terms of popularity, K-pop is one of the genres that is expanding quickly. With acts like BTS, Exo, Mamamoo, and Blackpink dominating the charts, it is understandable why they are so popular worldwide. See how much you understand K-pop by taking this quiz!
Blackpink performed a historic performance in 2019. At this festival, they were the first all-female K-pop group to perform. What is the name of the festival?
Coachella
Lollapalooza
Bonnaroo
Tomorrowland
Coachella
Blackpink, the first all-female K-pop group to perform at Coachella, was the headlining act for the 20th-anniversary edition in 2019, electrifying the desert with an astounding performance of their greatest hits.
He was ranked third among South Korea’s most popular stars of the year in a 2019 Gallup Korea poll. Who is he called?
Jemen
Jungkook
RM
Double V
Jungkook
Since Jungkook is frequently spotted wearing items in high demand, he has earned the moniker “Sold Out King.” Jungkook allegedly started a “Modern Hanbok” fashion trend in the Korean music industry.
He coined the expression “I purple you” at the BTS fan meeting in November 2016. Since then, BTS and its followers have come to be associated with purple. Who is he called?
Alex Chu
J-Hope
V
Ajoo
V
V is the stage name of South Korean singer, composer, and actor Kim Tae-Hyung. I purple you is a phrase he coined that UNICEF used in their anti-bullying campaign.
This Blackpink member holds two Guinness World Records. R, her self-titled debut album, was also recently released. Who is she called?
Bae Seul-ki
Ailee
Jennie
Rose
Rose
Rose is a singer and dancer who was born in South Korea. She joined YG Entertainment after a 2012 audition, where she trained for four years. In August 2016, she made her singing debut with the girl group Blackpink.
Her parents sent her to Waikowhai Intermediate School in Auckland, New Zealand, when she was a teenager. Who is she called?
Choi Soo-eun
Jennie
Ahn Ji-young
Chae Yeon
Jennie
When Jennie Kim was only eight years old, her family took a trip to Australia and New Zealand. She decided to stay in New Zealand a year later and relocated to Auckland so she could enroll at Waikowhai Intermediate School. Kim talked about her experiences adjusting to life in New Zealand and learning a new language in the documentary English, Must Change to Survive.
Critics have praised his falsetto and emotional range as a singer. He is renowned in South Korea for being an animal rights activist. Who is he called?
Jin
Wang Yibo
Ren
Roh Ji-hoon
Jin
Since June 2013, South Korean singer and composer Kim Seok-jin, also known as Jin, has been a part of the boy band. Along with his singing skills, Kim is well-known for his charitable endeavors. He has worked with BTS on three solo songs: “Awake,” “Epiphany,” and “Moon.”
His vocals are known to be soft and beautiful. He is also renowned for being a superb dancer, both within the group and throughout K-pop. Who is he called?
Kiggen
Lee Sang-min
Na Jae-min
Jimin
Jimin
Jimin is known for having a beautiful voice. Jimin stated that he considers himself a perfectionist and that even the most minor mistakes onstage cause him to feel awful and agitated in the BTS documentary Burn the Stage.
The oldest Blackpink member is Jisoo. She is currently one of the most well-known Korean singers. What well-known cosmetic and fashion company appointed her as a brand ambassador in 2019?
Lancome
L’Oreal
Dior
Maybelline
Dior
In 2019, Jisoo was chosen to represent Dior’s cosmetic line “Dior Beauty” locally. Jisoo was selected to serve as Dior’s muse the following summer and modeled for the brand’s Fall/Winter 2020 collection. Jisoo discussed her partnership with Dior in the September issue of Dazed Korea.
For their 2018 hit song, Blackpink became the first female Korean group to receive a certification from the RIAA. What’s it called?
“Kill this Savage”
“Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”
“Whistle”
“AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST”
“Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”
Blackpink, whose hit song “Ddu-Du-Ddu-Du” has the most views of any Korean band on YouTube, was the first all-female Korean group to receive certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
He defied his parents’ wishes and chose to pursue a career in music despite having an IQ of 148 and numerous academic accomplishments. He is currently BTS’s leader. What’s his name?
RM
Kai
Jang Han-byul
Hui
RM
The leader of BTS is Kim Nam-Joon, also known as RM (Rap Monster). His second mixtape set a Korean solo artist’s record for the highest-charting album on the Billboard 200 chart. He has also worked with Lil Nas X, Warren G, Gaeko, Wale, and Younha.
Jisoo has a long history of acting involvement. According to the announcement, she will star in a TV series that will premiere in 2020. What is its name?
Snowdrop
Monthly House
My Name
Fly High
Snowdrop
On August 18, 2020, YG Entertainment announced Jisoo’s first lead role as the main actress in the upcoming JTBC drama Snowdrop. The well-known actor Jung Hae-in will be with her.
He was an underground rapper known as Gloss before he joined BTS. He released the song “518-062” in 2010 as a part of the hip hop group D-Town, which paid tribute to the Gwangju Uprising. Who is he called?
BamBam
Suga
Choi Si-won
Moon Tae-il
Suga
Suga is the stage name of Min Yoon-gi, a South Korean rapper, composer, and record producer. In 2016, he released August D, his debut solo mixtape. Suga is also listed as the producer and composer of 100 additional songs.
He had some notoriety for his dancing skills before joining BTS. He became interested in singing as a result and decided to try out to become an idol trainee. Who is he called?
Park Si-hwan
Na Jae-min
J-Hope
Rowoon
J-Hope
J-Hope, the stage name of Jung Ho-Seok, made his BTS debut in 2013. In 2018, he released his first solo project, Hope World, a mixtape. Positive reviews for the mixtape helped him become the highest-charting solo Korean artist on the Billboard 200.
Exo’s primary rapper and vocalist is Chanyeol. He has made appearances in several television dramas and feature films aside from his group’s activities. Do you know which well-known American movie gave him the idea to play the drums?
Joyful Noise
Whiplash
Almost Famous
School of Rock
School of Rock
After watching School of Rock, Chanyeol became interested in music and began playing the drums. As soon as Chanyeol heard Yoo Young’s song “Unconditional Kismet,” she decided she wanted to be a singer.
Pop, hip-hop, and R&B are all present in Exo’s music, which is released and performed in Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese. How many individuals make up the group?
12
5
9
10
9
Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun are the nine members of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo, which is based in Seoul.
Concerns about mental health, suicide, nihilism, the K-pop star culture, and female empowerment are the main influences on BTS’s discography. Which international organization did they work with to create a self-love campaign?
Amnesty International
UNICEF
Save the Children
UNESCO
UNICEF
BTS and the Korean and Japanese UNICEF Committees collaborated to launch the Love Myself anti-violence campaign in South Korea. To support #ENDviolence, a global UNICEF campaign to shield children and young people from violence, the group introduced the idea for a campaign.
BTS’s first studio album is titled Dark and Wild. It has fourteen songs and was released in 2014. The album’s lead single is?
“Danger”
“24/7=Heaven”
“Let Me Know”
“Rain”
“Danger”
The first single and second track from their debut album Dark and Wild, “Danger,” was made available in 2014. A remixed version with Vietnamese singer Thanh Bui was released a short while later.
Exo lost a lot of band members in 2014 for unknown reasons. Many fans were upset as a result. How many band members originated at first?
10
9
13
12
12
Twelve people made up the band’s initial lineup, split into the groups Exo-K and Exo-M. Due to legal issues, Kris, Luhan, and Tao left the group on their accounts in 2014 and 2015.
Moonbyul is 28 years old right now. She belongs to a particular “line” in Korea because of the year she was born, along with Hani from EXID and Jin from BTS. What line is that?
The ’00 line
The ’92 line
The ’90 line
The ’95 line
The ’92 line
The ’92 line includes Jin of BTS, Hani of EXID, Ken of VIXX, and Moonbyul because she was born in 1992. They interact frequently and chat in a group. K-pop performers are genuinely good-hearted.
Solar has a bachelor’s degree in tourism in addition to her music degree. What did she want to do before she joined Mamamoo?
Chef
Catering manager
Flight attendant
Hotel manager
Flight attendant
Unbelievably, Solar initially desired to work as a flight attendant. Since she enjoys exploring new places, she was nevertheless signed by a talent agency after performing for amusement at a karaoke show. There is no denying her singing talent.
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