Sing-A-Long K-Pop Trivia Quiz

Answer: Korean Wave

Online social networking and South Korean TV shows have moved K-pop and other forms of Korean entertainment across the world. K-Pop 'Idol' culture has amassed an enormous number of fans worldwide. It is a very cultural product that incorporates many styles of music, dance, fashion, and personalities. It is a fascinating mix that is very polished. S.K. Entertains and KGT don't exist. Gayo is the term used previously for Korean pop music.

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Answer: 7

BTS has chalked up many 'firsts' for a Korean group - they were the first Asian group to sell out concerts in Wembley Stadium and the Rose Bowl (2019) and their 2018 album 'Love Yourself: Answer' was the first Korean album to go platinum. Group member RM is the leader, he and two others are listed as 'rappers' and the other four members are 'vocalists.' The stature of the band is such that they have appeared before the United Nations and at the White House to discuss issues.

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Answer: Dua Lipa

'Kiss and Make Up' was released as a track on Dua Lipa's album 'Dua Lipa' and as a single for Blackpink, which was their second entry into the Billboard Hot 100. They became the first Korean girl group to have multiple entries there, and the first to get a top 40 entry on the UK chart. Blackpink's members are Jisoo, Jennie, Rosa, and Lisa and they were formed in 2016.

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Answer: No.Mercy

'No.Mercy' was a 2014 Korean reality show created by Starship Entertainment and aired on "Mnet" which is a South Korean pay television music channel. The show pitted several 'trainees' against each other. The goal of the show was to find the top seven performers and place them in a group. Once the top seven were chosen, the group was named Monsta X. The first seven members of Monsta X were Shownu, Wonho, Minhyu Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, and I.M. The group has remained successful starring in animated movie, dramas, reality shows, albums, and world tours. The genre is a K-Pop with influences of rock, hip hop, rap, and R&B.

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Answer: Abracadabra

All of the listed songs are Brown Eyed Girls' hits, but 'Abracadabra' is the one that sparked controversy with its provocative video. The video includes hints of sadomasochistic sex and a kiss between two of the band members. The group was formed in 2006, and several of the members have undertaken solo projects; the band went on a prolonged hiatus starting in 2016.

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Answer: T'ara

Formed in 2009, the debut release from T'ara's was the single, 'Lie' and later the album, 'Absolute First Album' which contained several hit singles, including 'TTL (Time to Love)'. The band claims its name is based on the word 'tiara', stemming from the idea that they will become the 'queens of the music industry'.

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Answer: H.O.T.

SM entertainment founder, Lee Soo-man, had polled high school students about their ideal pop group, and he used the results to form H.O.T. They are considered to be the first K-Pop idol group and became so successful, that they inspired many new bands. Their first album won the Best New Artist at the Golden Disc Awards. In the years following they became a huge success, not just in Korea, but also in China and Japan. In 2001 the group announced they were disbanding due to disputes with SM Entertainment over their pay. Fans staged protests against the company and blocked streets around the company headquarters.

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Answer: Fly to the Sky

Formed in 1998, 'Fly to the Sky' started as a K-Pop band and released a 'bubblegum' song which wasn't as successful as had hoped. The Duo changed style and their second album reached Number two on the charts. They had a hiatus of five years after which their album 'Continuum' hit number one on the Gaon Digital Charts.

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Answer: G-Dragon

G-Dragon is the stage name for Kwon Ji-yong. He is an award-winning rapper, songwriter, producer, and fashion designer. He was born in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea, and began singing in a group at six years old. He is university educated with a Master's degree in content and retail distribution and has served his two-year required military stint in South Korea. His entrepreneurial style and talents have made him a worldwide icon.

Moonbyul, Suga, and Mino are also South Korean rappers.

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Answer: Thailand

BamBam was born in Thailand in 1997 and was encouraged by his mother, who took him to concerts by a K-Pop band called Rain, where he became interested in Korean culture. His nickname was inspired by the character in the Flintstones. In 2014, he became a member of the group Got7. He has since, followed a solo career, composed and produced music for Thai movies, launched his own clothing line and become a spokesman for UNICEF.

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