Hallyu & Pinoy
Viral Moments
Viral Moments
Which Pinoy "Pambansang Scammer" became viral for his coffee invites and billboard proposals?
Christian Gaza / Xian Gaza
This Korean street food consists of chewy rice cakes in a spicy red sauce
Tteokbokki
In the hit drama Crash Landing on You, what country do the main characters accidentally meet in after a paragliding accident?
North Korea
The "Pambansang Hugot" This 90s band, named after a month, gave us the ultimate heartbreak anthem with the lyrics: "Sana’y hindi na lang tayo nag-abot..."
Rivermaya (The song is "241")
This female soloist is known as the "Nation's Little Sister" and is famous for her three-octave high note in the song "Good Day." What is her stage name?
IU
What 2012 dance move became a global craze, leading a K-Pop star to perform with Madonna?
Gangnam Style (The Horse Dance)
What is the "Golden Standard" for Pinoy celebration food, often served whole with a stick through it?
Lechon
What is the name of the traditional Korean dress often worn during weddings or special holidays like Chuseok?
Hanbok
In the song "Magasin" by the Eraserheads, what specific color was the shirt the girl was wearing in the magazine photo?
Yellow ("Naka-yellow na shirt at may taglay na liyag...")
In 2024, this girl group under ADOR made history by performing at Lollapalooza and is known for their "Y2K" aesthetic and the hit song "Hype Boy."
NewJeans
Who is the first Filipino to ever be nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress (for Triangle of Sadness)?
Dolly de Leon
In Korea, it’s common to eat this specific soup on your birthday to honor your mother.
Seaweed Soup (Miyauk-guk)
Which 2019 film became the first non-English language movie to win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Parasite
Before he became a solo superstar, this "King of Hearts" was the lead singer of the band Sugarfree and wrote the anthem "Burnout."
Ebe Dancel
Famous for their bright "bubblegum" P-pop sound, this group broke the internet with "Pantropiko." Can you name at least four of its eight members?
BINI (Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, Sheena)
Which Korean variety show features members running around with name tags on their backs that they have to rip off?
Running Man
Which Pinoy condiment is made from fermented fish or shrimp and is a staple for green mangoes?
Bagoong
In Squid Game, what is the name of the giant robot doll that plays "Red Light, Green Light"?
Young-hee
This song by Sharon Cuneta is often used as a joke for people who "take home" food from a party (Balot)
"Bituing Walang Ningning"
This 5-member boy group trained under a Korean-Filipino company and became the first Southeast Asian act to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award.
SB19
What is the official name of the lightstick used by fans of the P-Pop group BINI?
Bloombilya
What is the name of the Korean distilled spirit that is the best-selling liquor in the world?
Soju
What is the Korean term for "older brother," used specifically by a female speaker?
Oppa
He is known as the "Master Rapper
Francis Magalona (FrancisM)
He is the "Main Vocal" of SB19 who went viral for his "All by Myself" cover.
Stell