The holiday season brings families together, and what better way to bridge generational gaps than through the universal language of music?
K-pop, with its vibrant blend of catchy melodies, stunning visuals, and cultural significance, has become a global phenomenon that sparks joy and connection across age groups.
Whether your grandmother is curious about why you’re streaming BTS videos or your younger cousin wants to share their BLACKPINK knowledge, these 48 carefully curated questions, and of course their answers, will transform your holiday gatherings into interactive K-pop discovery sessions.
So gather your loved ones, prepare for some friendly competition, and get ready to explore the fascinating world of K-pop together.
1. Which K-pop group released the song “Dynamite”?
a) BTS
b) BLACKPINK
c) EXO
d) TWICE
Answer: BTS
2. What is the name of BLACKPINK’s official fandom?
a) ARMY
b) ONCE
c) BLINK
d) MOA
Answer: BLINK
3. Who is the leader of EXO?
a) Baekhyun
b) Suho
c) Chanyeol
d) Sehun
Answer: Suho
4. What is the name of the platform where K-pop artists like BTS and SEVENTEEN interact with fans through posts and videos?
a) V LIVE
b) Weverse
c) Bubble
d) TikTok
Answer: Weverse
5. What is TWICE’s debut song
a) Cheer Up
b) Like OOH-AHH
c) TT
d) Fancy
Answer: Like OOH-AHH
6. Which company is known for managing artists like BTS and TXT?
a) SM Entertainment
b) YG Entertainment
c) HYBE Corporation
d) JYP Entertainment
Answer: HYBE Corporation
7. Which member of BLACKPINK is from New Zealand?
a) Lisa
b) Jisoo
c) Jennie
d) Rosé
Answer: Rosé
8. What is the title of IU’s chart-topping song, a collab with Suga from BTS, released in 2020?
a) Blueming
b) Celebrity
c) Eight
d) Palette
Answer: Eight
9. What year did SHINee debut?
a) 2009
b) 2008
c) 2010
d) 2007
Answer: 2008
10. Who was the first K-pop group to perform at Coachella?
a) BLACKPINK
b) BTS
c) Epik High
d) EXO
Answer: Epik High
11. Which K-pop group has members named Taeyong, Jaehyun, and Mark?
a) GOT7
b) SEVENTEEN
c) NCT
d) MONSTA X
Answer: NCT
12. Who is the youngest member of BTS?
a) Jimin
b) Jungkook
c) V
d) Suga
Answer: Jungkook
13. Which group released the song “Cheer Up”?
a) ITZY
b) TWICE
c) GFRIEND
d) MAMAMOO
Answer: TWICE
14. Who were the first K-pop artists to get a nomination at the Grammys?
a) CL
b) BTS
c) PSY
d) Sunmi
Answer: BTS
15. What is the fandom name of SEVENTEEN?
a) MOA
b) STAY
c) CARAT
d) ATINY
Answer: CARAT
16. Who is the leader of Stray Kids?
a) Hyunjin
b) Bang Chan
c) Felix
d) Han
Answer: Bang Chan
17. Which K-pop artist holds the record for the most-viewed YouTube video within 24 hours?
a) BTS
b) BLACKPINK
c) EXO
d) TWICE
Answer: BTS
18. Which idol is famously known as the “Golden Maknae” for his exceptional talents and skill?
a) Taemin (SHINee)
b) Jungkook (BTS)
c) Lisa (BLACKPINK)
d) Suho (EXO)
Answer: Jungkook (BTS)
19. Which K-pop group debuted with the song “Dalla Dalla”?
a) EVERGLOW
b) ITZY
c) aespa
d) LOONA
Answer: ITZY
20. What is the title of Red Velvet’s debut song?
a) Ice Cream Cake
b) Happiness
c) Red Flavor
d) Dumb Dumb
Answer: Happiness
21. What year did BTS debut?
a) 2014
b) 2013
c) 2012
d) 2011
Answer: 2013
22. Which survival show led to the formation of ENHYPEN?
a) Produce 101
b) Sixteen
c) I-LAND
d) No.Mercy
Answer: I-LAND
23. Which K-pop group was Jackson Wang a part of before pursuing his solo career?
a) EXO
b) GOT7
c) SEVENTEEN
d) NCT
Answer: GOT7
24. What song is considered BTS’s breakthrough hit in the US?
a) Boy With Luv
b) DNA
c) Mic Drop
d) Fake Love
Answer: DNA
25. Which group did Taemin debut in before his solo career?
a) SuperM
b) SHINee
c) EXO
d) NCT
Answer: SHINee
26. What is the name of TWICE’s reality show that helped form the group?
a) Sixteen
b) Produce 101
c) Idol Room
d) Knowing Bros
Answer: Sixteen
27. Who is the leader of ITZY?
a) Lia
b) Yeji
c) Ryujin
d) Chaeryeong
Answer: Yeji
28. Which K-pop artist founded the fashion brand “Team Wang”?
a) Kai
b) Jackson Wang
c) Baekhyun
d) Taeyong
Answer: Jackson Wang
29. Who is the visual of BTS?
a) V
b) Jungkook
c) J-Hope
d) Jin
Answer: Jin
30. Which group has members named Jeonghan, Hoshi, and Joshua?
a) SEVENTEEN
b) Stray Kids
c) ATEEZ
d) ENHYPEN
Answer: SEVENTEEN
31. What is the title of Lisa’s solo debut song?
a) Money
b) SOLO
c) LALISA
d) Pretty Savage
Answer: LALISA
32. Who was the first K-pop group to perform at the American Music Awards (AMAs)?
a) BTS
b) BLACKPINK
c) EXO
d) Red Velvet
Answer: BTS
33. Which female K-pop soloist is famous for her song “Gashina”?
a) IU
b) Chungha
c) Taeyeon
d) Sunmi
Answer: Sunmi
34. Who is the leader of NCT 127?
a) Taeyong
b) Mark
c) Doyoung
d) Johnny
Answer: Taeyong
35. Which group released the hit song “Love Scenario”?
a) WINNER
b) iKON
c) TREASURE
d) PENTAGON
Answer: iKON
36. Which group’s members include Jeno, Jaemin, and Haechan?
a) EXO
b) TXT
c) NCT DREAM
d) Stray Kids
Answer: NCT DREAM
37. Who is the youngest member of ATEEZ?
a) Wooyoung
b) San
c) Jongho
d) Seonghwa
Answer: Jongho
38. What is the name of the K-drama Taehyung (V of BTS) acted in?
a) Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth
b) Itaewon Class
c) Hotel Del Luna
d) Descendants of the Sun
Answer: Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth
39. Which rookie group released the hit song “Next Level”?
a) ITZY
b) aespa
c) EVERGLOW
d) LOONA
Answer: aespa
40. What is the fandom name of TXT?
a) BLINK
b) ATINY
c) STAY
d) MOA
Answer: MOA
41. What song by PSY went viral internationally in 2012?
a) Gentleman
b) Gangnam Style
c) Daddy
d) New Face
Answer: Gangnam Style
42. What year did Girls’ Generation (SNSD) debut?
a) 2007
b) 2009
c) 2006
d) 2008
Answer: 2007
43. Who is the leader of MONSTA X?
a) Kihyun
b) Shownu
c) I.M
d) Jooheon
Answer: Shownu
44. What was the name of JYP Entertainment’s first girl group?
a) Wonder Girls
b) miss A
c) ITZY
d) TWICE
Answer: Wonder Girls
45. What is the title of EXO’s debut song?
a) Growl
b) Wolf
c) Mama
d) Love Shot
Answer: Mama
46. What year did TWICE debut?
a) 2014
b) 2016
c) 2013
d) 2015
Answer: 2015
47. Which member of Girls’ Generation is known for her acting roles in dramas like Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and Private Lives?
a) Seohyun
b) Yoona
c) Tiffany
d) Sooyoung
Answer: Seohyun
48. Which idol group debuted under BigHit Entertainment after BTS?
a) ENHYPEN
b) SEVENTEEN
c) GFRIEND
d) TXT
Answer: TXT
As you explore these questions with your friends and family, remember that K-pop is more than just music – it’s a bridge that connects generations, cultures, and hearts.
These conversations might start with simple facts about your favorite idols but often lead to deeper discussions about cultural appreciation, artistic expression, and shared experiences.
Whether you’re a seasoned K-pop enthusiast or just beginning to explore this dynamic genre, these questions offer a fun way to learn together and create lasting holiday memories.
After all, isn’t that what the season is all about?
