K-pop
Name three boy groups NOT in SM, YG, or JYP (or BTS)
SEVENTEEN, The Boyz, ToppDogg, ASTRO, Infinite, B1A4, MONSTA X etc...
Who created Hangul?
King Sejong
What is Hanbok?
It is the name of Korean traditional clothing.
What is Hangul Day?
It is a day celebrating the creation of the Korean alphabet
Introduce yourself in Korean
안녕하세요, 저는___입니다. (varies)
Name 3 current members of Super Junior
Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun.
What is the 38th parallel?
It is the border between North and South Korea
What is the most unlucky number in South Korea?
4
It is a major harvest festival and a three-day holiday similar to Thanksgiving here
What is the plastic surgery capital in Korea?
Gangnam, Seoul
Name 3 girl groups with more than five members (five member groups don't count!)
TWICE, Girls Generation, GFRIEND, AOA, Momoland, Oh MY Girl etc...
What is the most well know dynasty in Korea?
The Joseon Dynasty
How do you hand something to someone else in Korea? Demonstrate
Use both hands or use one hand with your other hand supporting your arm.
What is White Day?
Similar to Valentines Day but held one month later (March 14th)
Name 1 thing apart of "couple culture" in Seoul
Couple rings, matching clothes/items, 100 day anniversary etc...
Name 2 groups Hyuna was apart of
4minute, Wonder Girls, Triple H, Trouble Maker, 4 Tomorrow
What are the names of the Three Kingdoms?
Silla (신라), Baekje (백제), Goguryeo (고구려)
What does SKY mean?
It is an acronym of the top three universities in Korea: Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University
When is Korea's Independence Day?
August 15th 1945
Name 3 cities in Korea (not including Seoul and Busan)
Daegu, Changwon, Masan, Jeju etc...
What is IU's real name?
Lee Ji Eun (이지은)
Who is Park Geun Hye (박근혜)?
What is banmal (반말) and jongdaemal (존댓말)?
Banmal (반말) is an informal way of speaking with others in Korean.
Jondaemal (존댓말) is a formal way of speaking.
What do people do on Christmas in Korea?
Families do not usually meet up like in America, however friends and couples go out and be together.
What is the foreigner district in Seoul?
Itaewon (이태원)