K-pop Demon Hunters
What is the shape of the Saja Boys lightstick?
What is a pentagon?
This major Korean holiday, celebrated in mid-autumn, is also known as the Harvest Moon Festival and involves visiting ancestral graves and sharing food.
What is Chuseok?
This Korean phrase is commonly used to encourage or cheer someone on, conveying a sense of support and motivation. It is often shouted at sports events, during challenging tasks, or when someone is facing a difficult situation. What is this phrase?
What is "화이팅" (hwaiting)?
This South Korean girl group, formed by the entertainment company JYP Entertainment, has become a global sensation since their debut. With chart-topping hits like "Yes or Yes" and "Feel Special," this group has solidified their place as one of the leading acts in the K-pop industry. Which group is this?
Who is TWICE?
In Korean superstitions, writing someone’s name in this color is believed to bring bad luck or even death.
What is red?
In the climactic song “What It Sounds Like”, Rumi rejects her mission—revealing the creators intended the sealing of the Honmoon to be morally ambiguous. What specifically does Rumi destroy in that scene?
What is the Honmoon (magical barrier)?
This fermented seafood condiment is a critical secret ingredient in kimchi, lending umami depth.
What is saeujeot (salted shrimp)?
This Korean phrase, used to express concern for someone’s well-being, translates to "Are you okay?" in English.
What is "괜찮아(요)?" (gwaenchana(yo))?
This term, used in the show Better Late Than Single’s promotion, describes adults who have never been in a romantic relationship.
What are “eternal singles” (or “motae-solos”)?
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This organization is known for being the best culture club at Tufts University. What is this organization called?
What is KSA (Korean Student Association)?
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What did Mira wear to the Met Gala?
What is a sleeping bag?
This popular Korean dish features thick slices of pork belly that are grilled at the table and often served with a variety of dipping sauces, lettuce leaves, and side dishes. It is commonly enjoyed in Korean BBQ restaurants and will be served this Saturday from 1-4 @40 Stanley Ave. What is this dish called?
What is samgyeopsal?
This period (1392–1897) is known as Korea’s last dynasty, famous for Confucian bureaucracy, yangban aristocracy, and strict social hierarchy.
What is the Joseon Dynasty?
When Girls’ Generation performed “Into the New World” at Mnet in 2008, fans of rival groups filled the venue and deliberately did this, creating one of the most infamous moments in K-pop history.
What is the “black ocean” (turning off lightsticks in protest)?
This popular global sport was discontinued at the Olympics following the 1904 games until being restored for the 2016 Games in Rio at a newly built course. What is this sport?
What is Golf?
Before Rumi meets Jinu, this track from Business Proposal plays—a nod to the actor Ahn Hyo-seop—used even before he was cast in the role.
What is “Love Maybe” by MeloMance?
In traditional Korean brewing, this nuruk-based alcohol was so prized that during the Goryeo dynasty, it was used as tribute. Its modern version is a cloudy, slightly sweet drink made from rice fermentation.
What is makgeoli?
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A "Hongdae guy" is a term originating from TikTok that refers to a type of young South Korean man who approaches foreign women, particularly white women, in the Hongdae area of Seoul with bold, flirty advances. His bold, flirty catchphrase became a viral meme.
What is “Excuse me, are you open minded?”?
When she first drools over the Saja Boys, what is one of the things Zoey's eyes turns into? (Bonus if you get all three)
What is corn, abs, and hearts?
In My Love From the Star, Do Min-joon had to leave Earth every how many years to avoid suspicion of not aging?
What is every 400 years?
What is the phrase printed on Rumi's note to Jinu for their second meeting?
What is Save the Date?
This little-known North Korean noodle dish is made from mung bean starch, giving it a translucent, jelly-like texture. It’s served cold with vinegar, soy sauce, and mustard—similar to naengmyeon but chewier and far rarer to find in the South.
What is nokdu-muk (녹두묵) or mukbap?
This rare tool, shaped like a small iron comb, was used in Confucian rituals to comb the hair of scholars before they took civil service exams, symbolizing clarity of mind.
What is a seonbeom (선범)?
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In 2012, one of the most infamous controversies in K-pop history erupted when members of this girl group were accused of bullying Hwayoung, leading to public boycotts, lost endorsements, and a collapse of their popularity.
Who is T-ARA?
This obscure type of Korean mask, originating from the Hahoe region, has 11 distinct character designs including the yangban (nobleman), gaksi (young woman), and jujung (drunkard). Today, it’s recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
What is the Hahoe tal (하회탈)?