K-Pop
This 7-member boy group is known as the “Bangtan Boys.”
BTS
This fermented side dish made from cabbage and chili is Korea’s most famous food.
Kimchi
This 2009 drama about a poor girl at an elite school made Lee Min-ho a star.
Boys Over Flowers
Who created Hangul, the Korean alphabet, in 1443?
King Sejeong
This city is the capital of South Korea and the largest city in the country.
Seoul
What is Blackpink's fandom name?
Blinks
This Korean staple grain is eaten with almost every meal.
Rice
This 2021 survival game drama became Netflix’s biggest global hit.
Squid Game
This prehistoric period in Korea (c. 7000–1000 BCE) is known for pottery and the start of agriculture.
Neolithic Period
This river flows through Seoul and is the longest in South Korea.
The Han River
“Love Shot” and “Ko Ko Bop” were hit songs by this boy group.
EXO
This soybean paste is used in soups and stews
Doenjang
This Park Seo-joon and Kim Da-mi drama is about revenge and running a restaurant.
Itaewon Class
Korea’s traditional clothing, often worn during holidays, is called this.
Hanbok
This island province also known as the "Hawaii of Korea"
Jeju-do
Who is known as "4th Gen Princess," "4th Gen IT Girl," and the "Nation's Granddaughter"?
Jang Wonyoung
These skewered fish cakes are served in hot broth, popular in winter.
odeng/eomuk
The drama is adapted from this type of online Korean comic.
Webtoon
When was the Seoul Summer Olympics held?
1988
This traditional market in Seoul is one of the largest and most famous, known for street food.
Gwangjang Market
What does MMA stand for?
Melon Music Awards
This army-style stew was invented after the Korean War with Spam, sausages, and instant noodles.
Army Stew / budae jjigae
This 2019 drama follows a South Korean heiress who accidentally paraglides into North Korea and meets an army officer who protects her.
Crash Landing on You
When did the Korean War happen?
Between 1950–1953
This sea borders Korea to the west.
Yellow Sea