Handmade K-POP quizzes you can enjoy in your spare time
When you follow the K-POP scene, you end up wanting to know even more, right?
From records about songs and music shows to member relationships and the history of K-POP itself…
In this article, we’ve put together a compact quiz you can enjoy in a short time—whether you’ve been watching for years or just recently became a K-POP fan.
We’ve tried to avoid overlapping quiz types, so it’s also fun to pick and choose the parts you want to solve.
Feel free to use it as a tool to enjoy communicating with your chingu and fellow fans!
Handmade K-POP quizzes you can enjoy in your spare time (1–10)
Which of the following gained popularity in the 2020s, spreading from K-pop idols?
- MBTI assessment
- Shiritori
- Personality test
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MBTI assessment
It’s a type of assessment that lets you gain deep insight into your personality and tendencies, and it apparently became hugely popular in South Korea due to factors like the COVID-19 pandemic. K-pop idols helped spark the trend, and it spread widely from fans to the general public. It’s interesting that you can even use it to check compatibility with your favorite idol, and that the results often ring true.
What is the term for the promotion period of a new song in the Korean music industry?
- Comeback
- I'll be back
- Return
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Comeback
When you follow the K-pop scene, you find yourself eagerly awaiting your favorite artist’s comeback every time, don’t you? One of K-pop’s charms is how it builds excitement for a comeback through things like teasers, concept photos, and highlight medleys.
Which member, who started her career in Girls’ Generation and is also highly active as a solo artist, shines with her innate vocal talent?
- Hyoyeon
- Sooyoung
- Taeyeon
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Taeyeon
Taeyeon made her solo debut in 2015 with the mini-album “I.” While showcasing the glamorous and cute charm she’s known for from Girls’ Generation, she’s delivered numerous timeless tracks that defy genre. Despite her petite frame, her overwhelming power and delicate expressiveness draw you in. She’s an essential singer for anyone getting into K-pop!
Which song surpassed BTS’s ‘Dynamite,’ which achieved a Perfect All-Kill (PAK) 610 times by ranking first on all charts?
- NewJeans『Ditto』
- IVE『LOVE DIVE』
- Younha 'Event Horizon'
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NewJeans『Ditto』
A Perfect All-Kill, which only a very limited number of songs achieve even over the span of a year. The massively successful hit “Ditto” set a new record in 2023, reaching 611 instances.
Which of the following albums holds the record for the highest first-week sales in K-pop? (As of September 2023)
- BTS『MAP OF THE SOUL:7』
- Stray Kids『★★★★★ (5-STAR)』
- SEVENTEEN『FML』
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Stray Kids『★★★★★ (5-STAR)』
Hardly had SEVENTEEN’s “FML” made headlines at the start of 2023 by setting a new record when Stray Kids’ album surpassed it. Both sold over 4.5 million copies—what an incredible indication of the scale of their fandoms!
What is SEVENTEEN’s fandom name (the collective term for their fans)?
- CARAT
- Melody
- DIA
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CARAT
The name was given to signify someone who makes SEVENTEEN—the diamond—shine. It’s really lovely, isn’t it? It’s based on the lyrics of the song “Shining Diamond,” and you can feel the members’ kindness in wanting their fans to shine, too!
Who was the first Japanese person to debut as a member of a Korean boy group?
- Yuta from NCT
- Mr. Tomoki Fujiwara of A’ST1
- Niki from ENHYPEN
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Mr. Tomoki Fujiwara of A’ST1
Mr. Tomoki Fujiwara is known as the first Japanese K-pop idol, having debuted in 2008 under DSP Media, the company that produced KARA and others. If you’ve followed K-pop-related programs, you’ve probably seen him. He’s now active as a TV personality, so you may often catch him on television.