The Rise of K-Pop Quiz

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Which artist was among the first K-pop superstars?

Michael Jackson
The Beatles
Seo Taiji
Rain (correct)

Which group is known for pioneering the modern K-pop sound?

The Rolling Stones
BTS
Seo Taiji and Boys (correct)
Blackpink

When did Seo Taiji and Boys debut, marking a turning point in K-pop?

2000
2010
1980
1992 (correct)

What genres did Seo Taiji and Boys integrate into their music?

Rap and Rock (C) Signup and view all the answers

What other profession besides music did the K-Pop star 'Rain' have?

Actor (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did BTS debut as the flagship act for Big Hit Entertainment?

2012 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization did BTS partner with for the 'Love Myself' campaign?

UNICEF (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the lyrics in BTS's 'School Trilogy'?

Teenage life (C) Signup and view all the answers

With which British band did BTS collaborate in 2021?

Coldplay (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did BTS go on hiatus in 2022?

Because of mandatory military service for members (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of BTS's fanbase?

Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which topic did RM discuss at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?

Acceptance and Self-Love (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did BTS address the United Nations General Assembly?

2018 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are BTS fans known for?

Their Loyalty (B) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of presence does the BTS ARMY have?

Huge Online Presence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Besides a large online presence, what else are BTS fans known for?

Selling out tours (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the name of a BTS member?

Jungkook (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many members are there in BTS?

Seven (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did BTS debut?

2013 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common theme in BTS songs?

Following one's dreams (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which skill were the members of BTS picked for?

Rapping (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of music is BTS known for?

K-pop (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a BTS album?

Dark & Wild (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following qualities is NOT explicitly mentioned as a characteristic of BTS members?

Producing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What encouraged BTS members to express their personalities in their music?

Their label and producers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bang Si-hyuk?

Record executive who formed BTS under Big Hit Entertainment in 2012.

BTS School Trilogy

BTS's early releases (2013-2014) focused on themes relevant to teenagers.