Language
History
Tradition
Kpop
Food
100

This is the writing system of the Korean language.

What is Hangul?

100

The writing system Korea uses today was invented by this king.

What/Who is King Sejong?

100

This is a collective term for traditional Korean clothing.

What is hanbok?

100

These are the "big 3" companies of kpop.

What is YG, SM, and JYP?

100

Made of thin slices of beef or pork and cooked on a grill, this dish's name literally means "fire meat."

What is bulgogi?

200

This kingdom defeated the other two kingdoms during the Three Kingdoms period.

What is Silla?

200

This song became a worldwide hit due to it's catchy tunes and "horse dance."

What is Gangnam Style by Psy?

200

This dish consists of rice, vegetables, an egg, and sometimes gochujang paste, and is served in a scorching hot bowl. Mix it immediately, or risk your rice becoming burned!

What is Dolsot Bibimbap (Hotpot mixed rice)?

300

The name "Korea" is said to come from this kingdom name.

What is Goryeo?

300

This girl group joined the Jonas Brothers on tour and performed their first hit single in English.

Who are "Wonder Girls?"

300

This soup usually consists of nappa cabbage, vegetables, and meat in a beef broth, although recipes can vary widely. It is known to cure hangovers.

What is haejangguk (hangover soup)?

400

This the the kind of ship that the Koreans used to defeat the Japanese during the Joseon dynasty.

What is geobukseon (turtle ship)?

400

This group's song got banned from airing on South Korean television networks for mentioning Instagram.

What is Kard's Oh Nana?

400

This fish is "what's tasty in Busan," according to BTS member Jungkook. It is often be sold at fish markets, and can be eaten raw (and often still wiggling) or grilled on a skewer.

What is Gaebul?

500

This person was the first elected president of South Korea.

Who is Syngman Rhee/Lee seungman?

500

This girl group debuted in 1997, and are often considered to be the first girl group to debut in the "first generation" of how we know kpop today.

Who are S.E.S?
500

This soup was created after the Korean War when there was a shortage of food. It is usually made with ham, sausage, baked beans, kimchi, and/or gochujang. 

What is budae jjigae (army stew)?