Basic Knowledge
What is Korea's traditional side dish?
Kimchi (김치)
What are the Three Kingdoms of Korea?
(50 Extra points if you tell me which one conquered the rest and what it became)
^^ If you get one of them you get 25. Get both for 50 extra points.
Goguryeo (고구려), Baekje (백제), and Silla (신라)
(Extra points: Silla, became Silla Unified Dynasty)
Which Brave Girls's song all of a sudden got popular? This song was released in 2017.
Rollin'
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
This drama is about getting revenge. These people live in a very luxurious apartment, where there is a penthouse in the top of the apartment. The owner of the penthouse is Uhm Kijoon and E Jiah. Living in the apartment is Kim Soyeon, Yoon Jonghoon and Eugene (as well as their kids).
Penthouse season 1 and 2
Season 3 to come
This King is the most famous history figure. He is known for creating hangul (한글).
King Sejong (세종대왕)
What is Korea's traditional clothes called?
Hanbok (한복)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Who was the first king of Joseon?
King Taejo
Which group made the song "Sorry, Sorry".
(25 extra points if you tell me the year it was released)
Super Junior
(2009)
What is the name of Shin Haesun's most recent drama?
(150 extra points if you tell me which Joseon King the male lead portrayed)
Mr. Queen
(King Cheoljong 철종)
On April 16, 2014, students were on this ship when suddenly the ship started sinking. 304 people have been killed. The captain and three other crew members have been charged with murder and others for abandoning the ship. What is this tragedy called?
Sewol Ferry Disaster
Sinking of MV Sewol
(세월호)
What do Koreans eat on New Years?
Ddeokguk (떡국)
What is the line called that divides North and South Korea?
38th parallel (삼팔선)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Which song got Seventeen their first win on a music show?
Pretty U (예쁘다)
This drama is about a group of friends that are all doctors, works at the same hospital. Casts: Cho Jungseok, Jeon Mido, Yoo Yeonseok, Jung Kyungho, and Kim Daemyung.
Hospital Playlist
Season 2 to come
This person is a military general. He advanced the turtle ship (거북선). This ship is his greatest accomplishment. This ship is famous for defeating all of Japan's ship. Who is he?
Yi Sun Sin or Lee Soon Shin (이순신장군)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is Korea's national flower?
Mugunghwa (무궁화)
What is the March 1st Movement? What year?
The March 1st Movement is when Koreans went on a protest to demand for freedom from Japan.
1919
What year did IU debut?
(35 extra points if you name her hit song in 2010)
2008
(Good Day 좋은날)
Which drama was cancelled after 2 episodes due to using Chinese props and for not portraying Korea's history correctly?
Joseon Exorcist
She is Korea's first soprano. She committed suicide with her lover because they wanted to be happy. Who is she?
(50 extra points if you tell me the most famous song she sang)
Yun Shim Deok
(Hymn of Death 사의찬미)
Which color is on top for the korean flag? What about bottom?
Top: red
Bottom: blue
Why was there the Korean War? Has the Korean War ended?
(25 extra points for the year it started and ended)
(75 extra points if you tell me who helped North Korea and who helped South Korea)
North Korea invaded South Korea. The Korean War didn't end, it was supposed to be on pause. It is still on pause til now.
(1950 ~ 1953)
(North Korea: Soviet Unions and South Korea: Americans)
How many members does Girl's Generation (SNSD) have? (right now, don't count the ones that left)
Can you name the members?
8
Sooyoung, Seohyun, Sunny, Taeyeon, Yoona, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Tiffany
What is the drama "The Beauty Inside" about?
Han Sekye (Seo Hyunjin) is a popular actress. Once every month, for a week, she changes into a different person. Seo Dojae (Lee Mingi) works at an airline company. He has a disability, face blindness. He recognizes people by their jewlery, how they act, hair, etc. Han Sekye and Seo Dojae meet.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
This person was mostly known as a musician (music professor). He was King Sejong's teacher. He was recognized by King Sejong multiple times. Who is he?
Park Yeon