Kang Ho-Dong became famous through this traditional style of Korean wrestling,
What is ssireum
100
This word is Korean in origin and describes a goblin or troll-like creature often carrying a magical club that loves dancing, singing, and casting spells
What is a doggaebi
100
The highest mountain in Korea at 1,950 meters is also a volcano that last erupted in 1007 CE.
What is Hallasan
100
This is the name of the fans of the band Big Bang.
What are VIPs
100
The popular Korean film about the zombie apocalypse has a prequel in animation form with a similar transportation themed title.
What is Seoul Station/Yeok
200
On the show Running Man, this person is known for the phrase “THIS IS SPARTA” from the film 300.
Who is Kim Jong-Kook
200
A word meaning untrustworthy, deceptive, unreliable, dangerous, or even hazardous and can describe someone who would betray you without remorse.
What is treacherous
200
Korea’s southernmost point is inhabited by only 90 people and is known for its unique rock formations.
What is Marado
200
A term for the spreading of Korean culture, it has been mentioned by both Ban Ki-Moon and Barack Obama.
What is Korean wave or Hallyu
200
Park Chan-Wook’s most famous movie Oldboy is part of an installment with this sinister title.
What is the Vengeance Trilogy
300
In a popular drama, in which the star is a Bundangin, the character is this mythical creature.
What is a gumiho
300
An arch rival that cannot be overcome, despite all efforts. An unconquerable challenge or downfall.
What is nemesis
300
The proposed Pan Korean Grand Waterway would connect the Han river to this river that flows through Daegu and Busan.
What is the Nakdong(gang) River
300
This rapper is from Michigan and is known by the alias, ‘Slim Shady.'
Who is Eminem
300
This American actor won an Oscar award for best actor after 24 years of acting for his role in The Revenant.
Who is Leonardo di Caprio
400
When American TV show host Conan O’Brien came to Korea, he had a brief cameo on this drama.
What is One More Happy Ending
400
Horrifying, gruesome, ghastly, this word describes the gritty, ugly part of death and possibly meaning the dance of death.
What is macabre
400
The world’s largest peninsula in the world is located in Asia and is home to 7 countries.
What is the Arabian Peninsula
400
This blind pianist is from Michigan and sings, “Isn’t She Lovely."
Who is Stevie Wonder
400
This action movie filmed in Australia and the United States follows the eponymous character and his female companions across the desert in search for water and freedom.
What is Mad Max: Fury Road
500
On the show SpongeBob SquarePants, the rival hamburger restaurant to the Krusty Krab is run by Plankton.
What is the Chum Bucket
500
This word can mean anything from hopelessly romantic, chivalrous, impractical, impulsive, or unpredictable, and comes from the Miguel de Cervantes’ most famous novel’s title character.
What is quixotic
500
The third highest point in the world, behind Everest in Nepal/China, and K2 in Pakistan, Kangchenjunga in the Himalayas, is located in this former British colony.
What is India
500
This world famous Korean pop star was influenced heavily by Freddie Mercury of the English band Queen.
Who is Psy
500
In Suicide Squad, this grappling expert is the first member to die after he attempts to escape from the mission.