Food
Culture
History
Hopkins
KASA Board Members
100

A Korean distilled liquor made from fermented grains at around 14% alcohol. Comes in several flavors such as lychee and yakult.

What is soju? (red bean paste)

100

A 7 person Korean boy band group met with critical success for their dance moves and K-pop songs. 

Who is BTS? (condensed milk)

100

The most recent year South Korea hosted their last winter Olympics.

When is 2018? (rice cakes)

100

This is the mascot of Johns Hopkins University.

What is the blue jay? (topping of your choice)

100

The president of KASA who is majoring in BME and involved in research.

Who is Sun Moon? (chocolate syrup)

200

A common Korean dish with spicy red pepper paste, fish cakes, rice cakes, and can be topped with cheese

What is tteokbokki? (condensed milk)

200

A major Korean holiday that celebrates the mid-autumn harvest. 

What is Chuseok? (fruits)

200

The name of the last Korean dynasty that ruled just over 500 years.

What is the Joseon Dynasty? (chocolate syrup)

200

This is the year JHU was founded.

When is 1876? (soybean flour)

200

The treasurer of KASA majoring in Public Health/Mol Cell.

Who is Christine Kim? (condensed milk)

300

A seaweed soup dish people commonly eat for their birthdays

What is miyeok-guk? (soybean flour)

300

This Korean movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

What is Parasite? (chocolate syrup)

300

The creator of the Korean language (Hangul) and fourth ruler of the last Korean dynasty.

Who is King Sejong? (oreos)

300

The Asian American percentage of JHU.

What is 30%? (oreos)

300

This is the Korean name of KASA's president.

Who is Kyungtae Moon? (chocolate syrup)

400

A type of Korean deep-fried sweet dessert made with honey, sesame oil, wheat. Commonly eaten on festive occasions and Korean holidays.

What is yakgwa? (rice cakes)

400

This Korean-American actor is known for his roles in movies like Minari and the Walking Dead. 

Who is Steven Yeun? (oreos)

400

The date of National Liberation Day in Korea celebrating freedom from Japanese Imperialism. (year is not needed)

When is August 15th (fruits)

400

The number of students enrolled to Johns Hopkins for the class of 2026.

What is 1310 students? (condensed milk)

400

This is the home town of the president of KASA. (hint: it's in the South)

Where is Newnan, Georgia? (rice cakes)

500

A category of salted preserved seafood that is commonly used in kimchi and other Korean dishes. Can also be eaten as banchan or as a side dish with rice. 

What is jeotgal? (oreos)

500

A common tradition of elder people in Korean households to give money to younger people in the family.

What is yongdon (용돈)? (soybean powder)

500

A group of Korean business owners during the 1992 Los Angeles riots that armed themselves and took to the roofs of local businesses to defend themselves.

Who are the Rooftop Koreans? (rice cakes)

500

The first president of JHU / one of JHU's halls are named after him.

Who is Daniel Coit Gilman? (fruits)

500

The university department/sector KASA is associated with and sponsors our events.

What is SGA (Student Government Association)? (fruits)

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