3 Questions
Which generation of K-pop stars includes BIGBANG?
Second generation
Which of the following is NOT a genre that K-pop draws influence from?
Jazz
What makes K-pop's mainstream success in the U.S. unique?
The role of social media
Study Notes
- K-pop is a music genre originating from South Korea that draws influence from various genres like pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and dance.
- K-pop bands or performers cater to every taste, from massive girl groups like Girls Generation to emo-stylized groups like F.T. ISLAND.
- The first generation of K-pop stars includes H.O.T, Sechs Kies, S.E.S, and Fin.K.L, who debuted in the '90s and '00s.
- The second generation includes G.o.d, TVXQ, Super Junior, BIGBANG, and F.T. ISLAND, who debuted in the '00s and '10s.
- The third generation of K-pop groups dominating the charts today includes BTS, EXO, Seventeen, and BLACKPINK.
- K-pop's mainstream success in the U.S. is unique due to social media, which has made it easier to share and promote niche cultures globally.
- K-pop idols are not only perfectly styled and talented but also socially conscious and capable of generating enormous engagement on social media.
- K-pop is the British Invasion for Gen Z, but it's Korean and dialed up past 11.
- K-pop is a thoroughly Korean genre, inspired by traditional Korean music and sung in Korean with occasional English lyrics.
- Despite the vast variety of influences, K-pop is a reliable recipe for success, combining genre-bending music, attractive performers, flawless appearances, and intricate choreography.
Are you a die-hard K-pop fan? How much do you know about the pioneers of the genre and the current chart-toppers? Test your knowledge with our K-pop history quiz! From the first generation of H.O.T and Fin.K.L to the third generation of BTS and BLACKPINK, this quiz will take you through the evolution of K-pop. Get ready to show off your expertise and see how much you really know about the genre that's taken the world by storm.
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