K Drama
1. This 2019 drama follows a South Korean businesswoman who accidentally paraglides into North Korea and falls in love with Captain Ri.
Korean: 이 2019년 드라마는 북한에 불시착한 한국 사업가와 북한 장교의 사랑 이야기를 그린다.
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This king of the Joseon Dynasty is credited with creating Hangul, the Korean alphabet, in 1443 to make reading and writing easier for common people.
Korean:
이 조선의 왕은 1443년에 백성들이 쉽게 읽고 쓸 수 있도록 한글을 창제했다. 그는 누구인가?
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Who is Sejong the Great?
This South Korean figure skater became the 2010 Olympic women's singles champion, winning Korea's first Olympic gold medal in figure skating.
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Who is Yuna Kim?
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This 2019 film became the first non-English language movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
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What is Parasite?
Korean: 기생충
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This 2012 song became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views and introduced "horse-riding" dance moves to the world.
Korean:
이 2012년 노래는 유튜브 최초 10억 조회수를 기록하며 말춤을 전 세계에 유행시켰다.
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What is Gangnam Style?
Korean: 강남스타일
3. Who was Deok-sun's first crush before she began developing feelings for other members of her friend group?
Korean: 덕선이 다른 친구들에게 마음이 가기 전에 처음 좋아했던 사람은 누구인가?
This Korean admiral became famous for defeating Japanese fleets during the Imjin War and for his use of the "Turtle Ship."
Korean:
임진왜란 당시 일본 함대를 격파하고 거북선으로 유명해진 조선의 장군은 누구인가?
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Who is Yi Sun-sin?
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In 2002, South Korea made history by becoming the first Asian nation to reach this stage of the FIFA World Cup.
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What is the semi-finals (4강)?
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In this zombie blockbuster, a father and daughter fight to survive on a train traveling from Seoul to Busan.
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What is Train to Busan?
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This artist is known as the "King of K-pop" and performed the hit songs "Candy" and "Happiness."
Korean:
"캔디"와 "행복" 등의 히트곡으로 유명한 "K-pop의 황제"는 누구인가?
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Who is H.O.T.?
Korean: H.O.T.
7. Before becoming a North Korean officer, Ri Jeong-hyeok was studying to become this type of musician in Switzerland.
Korean: 리정혁은 북한 장교가 되기 전 스위스에서 어떤 음악가를 꿈꿨는가?
What was the name of the armored warship used by Admiral Yi Sun-sin that is often considered one of the world's first ironclad ships?
Korean:
이순신 장군이 사용한 장갑 전함으로, 세계 최초의 철갑선 중 하나로 여겨지는 배의 이름은 무엇인가?
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What is the Turtle Ship (거북선)?
This South Korean footballer became the first Asian player to captain an English Premier League club and later lifted the Europa League trophy with Tottenham.
Korean:
이 대한민국 축구 선수는 아시아 선수 최초로 잉글랜드 프리미어리그 팀의 주장이 되었고, 토트넘의 유로파리그 우승을 이끌었다. 그는 누구인가?
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Who is Son Heung-min?
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This actor played Ki-taek, the father of the Kim family, in Parasite.
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Who is Song Kang-ho?
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This trio revolutionized Korean music in 1992 by introducing rap, hip-hop, and Western-style dance music to mainstream audiences.
Korean:1992년 랩과 힙합을 대중음악에 도입하며 한국 음악계를 바꾼 3인조 그룹은?
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Who is Seo Taiji and Boys?
9. In Reply 1988, which game-loving genius eventually becomes a professional baduk player?
Korean: 응답하라 1988에서 프로 바둑기사가 되는 천재는 누구인가?
This kingdom was the largest of Korea's Three Kingdoms and eventually unified most of the Korean Peninsula in 668 CE.
Korean:
삼국시대의 나라 중 가장 넓은 영토를 가졌으며, 668년에 한반도의 대부분을 통일한 나라는 무엇인가?
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What is Silla?
This South Korean speed skater became one of the most decorated Winter Olympians in history, winning six Olympic gold medals.
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Who is Ahn Hyun-soo?
In Train to Busan, what city is considered the safest destination from the zombie outbreak?
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What is Busan (부산)?
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What is Busan (부산)?
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Before becoming a global superstar with BTS, this artist was known as the leader of the group.
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Who is RM?
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In Winter Sonata, the male lead is believed to have died years earlier before returning with memory loss. What is his original name before he is known as Lee Min-hyung?
Korean:
겨울연가에서 기억상실 후 이민형으로 살아가기 전, 남자 주인공의 원래 이름은 무엇인가?
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Who is Kang Joon-sang (강준상)?
In 1919, Koreans across the peninsula participated in this nationwide movement demanding independence from Japanese colonial rule.
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What is the March 1st Movement (3·1 운동)?
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At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the South Korean baseball team completed the tournament undefeated and won this medal.
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What is the gold medal (금메달)?
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In this 2003 thriller, a man is mysteriously imprisoned for 15 years and then released without explanation.
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What is Oldboy?
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This legendary trot song, released by Cho Yong-pil, tells the story of longing and reunion and became one of the most iconic songs associated with the city of Busan.
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What is Come Back to Busan Port?