Vietnam
This fermented fish sauce, essential in Vietnamese cuisine, originates from the island of Phú Quốc.
What is nước mắm?
BTS debuted on June 13, 2013, with this hard-hitting single that criticized the Korean education system.
What is “No More Dream”?
This flat, dome-shaped muscle separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and plays a key role in breathing.
What is the diaphragm?
This Seattle-based company, founded in 1971, grew from a single Pike Place shop into a global coffee giant.
What is Starbucks?
This comforting rice porridge, often eaten when someone is sick, is made by boiling rice slowly in water or broth.
What is juk?
Vietnam’s longest river, flowing through the Mekong Delta, is this river also known as the “Nine Dragons.”
What is the Mekong River?
This BTS member was the last to join the lineup after being recruited in Daegu while walking home from school.
Who is Jungkook?
Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot, donated $75 million toward the construction of this Atlanta hospital’s state-of-the-art tower.
What is Piedmont Hospital?
This Italian term, meaning “pressed out,” refers to a concentrated coffee shot brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground beans.
What is espresso?
Originating from Jeonju, this version of Korea’s famous mixed rice dish is considered the “authentic” one and is often served in a hot stone bowl.
What is Jeonju bibimbap (dolsot bibimbap)?
This UNESCO World Heritage site in Quảng Ninh Province is famed for its emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands.
What is Hạ Long Bay?
Before joining BigHit, this member was an underground rapper in Daegu who went by the stage name “Gloss.”
Who is Suga (Min Yoongi)?
This common drug reduces fever and pain but lacks anti-inflammatory properties—making it distinct from NSAIDs.
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
Starbucks’ first international location opened in this Asian city in 1996, marking the brand’s global expansion.
What is Tokyo, Japan?
This ceremonial Korean dish, once reserved for ancestral rites, consists of paper-thin slices of boiled beef arranged in layers by color.
What is pyeonyuk?
This sweet dessert drink, often served in layers with beans, jellies, and coconut milk over ice, is a favorite on hot days.
What is chè ba màu (three-color dessert)?
This member was originally set to debut in a different group under BigHit but was added to BTS just weeks before their debut to complete the lineup.
Who is V (Kim Taehyung)?
This organ’s failure can cause jaundice, ascites, and a musty “fetor hepaticus” odor on the breath.
What is the liver?
In Vietnamese coffee culture, this unique beverage combines egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk, and coffee for a creamy, dessert-like drink.
What is cà phê trứng (egg coffee)?
This royal court dish, literally meaning “nine-sectioned plate,” is a colorful platter of meats and vegetables wrapped in thin pancakes.
What is gujeolpan (platter of nine delicacies)?
Vietnam is the world’s second-largest exporter of this bean, vital to its Central Highlands economy.
What is coffee (robusta beans)?
Before debut, this member was active online posting dance videos under the name “Seagull” (GaeBangtan fans still remember).
J-Hope (Jung Hoseok)?
Formerly known as Georgia Regents University, this public research institution reverted to its current name in 2015 to honor its home city.
What is Augusta University?
The golden-brown crema atop a well-pulled espresso forms due to emulsified oils and this type of gas released during extraction.
What is carbon dioxide (CO₂)?
Before refrigeration, Koreans stored kimchi in these large earthenware vessels, partially buried underground to regulate temperature through all seasons.
What are onggi jars?