Kpop and Kdrama
Name the “Big 3” K-pop entertainment agencies
SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment
Name three types of Korean traditional food
Ramen, Kimbap, Jjajangmyeon, Samgyeopsal, Kimchi, Tteokbokki, Samgyetang, Bibimbap
Name the governing type in modern Korea
presidential constitutional republic
Name 3 famous companies from South Korea
Samsung, LG, Hyundai(more: KIA, Naver, Kakao
What is the Korean alphabet called?
Hangeul
Name the male and female lead characters in Boys Over Flowers
Koo Jun-Pyo & Geum Jan-D
What is the country’s official national sport?
Taekwondo
What is the name of the ancient state that led to modern-day Korea? а. Gojoseon b. Silla
Gojoseon
Aside from North Korea, how many countries share a land border with South Korea?
0
Tell the opposite of 빠르다
느리다
Approximately how many K-pop groups are there in South Korea? 100 200 300 500
300
When do Koreans traditionally add another year to their age?
Lunar New Year
What is the meaning of Seoul?
Capital City
What is the population of South Korea?
approximately 50 mln (exactly 51 mln)
Tell 5 action verbs in Korean
하다, 사다, 만들다, 먹다, 가다
Name any 5 Korean entertainment shows
Running Man, Infinite Challenge, Weekly Idol, Amazing Saturday, SWF, SMF, etc.
What are three major holidays in Korea?
Chuseok(Korean Thanksgiving Day), Seollal(Lunar New Year), Hangeul(Native Alphabet) Day
Who, according to Korean mythology, was the first founder of the Korean republic/nation?
Dangun
What type of drivers in South Korea drives black taxis?
Luxurious and skilled drivers
Guess the meaning of these Konglish words: 셀카; 스킨십; 비닐백; 리모컨
selfie, physical contact, plastic bag, remote control
Name the K-pop group that officially debuted with their debut album "I am NOT" and the title track "District 9". Name its members, debut year, and company (entertainment).
Stray Kids:Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N.; 2018, JYP Entertainment
Name two Korean traditional games
Jegichagi/Ddagji/Yutnori
Name the closest city to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) with North Korea
Hwachon
What is the national flower of South Korea?
Mugunghwa, or the rose of Sharon
Explain the grammar 처럼
Used to draw similarity between two things. It can be translated as “like” and is attached to nouns. For example, 아빠가 돼지처럼 먹고 있어요 = Dad is eating like a pig