New to K-Pop and still learning the difference between groups, solos and units. This quiz offers gentle questions to help you recognise names, roles and basic terms.
What does the word bias usually mean in K-Pop communities?
A fan’s favourite member in a group
A type of vocal effect used in recording
A company rule about trainee height
A music show that only plays one song
Which of these best describes a fan chant at a K-Pop concert or music show stage?
Only clapping after the show is completely finished
Silently holding banners without any movement
Coordinated shouts of names or lines timed with parts of the song
Random noise with no pattern during the performance
Which of these is a common way K-Pop fans support their groups during a comeback?
Avoiding all mentions of the group online
Refusing to watch any official content
Streaming songs and voting on charts or music shows
Sending only anonymous letters without names
What is a lightstick in K-Pop fan culture?
An official glowing stick used by fans at concerts
A small microphone used only during dance practice
A studio-only tool for adjusting stage lighting
A limited edition snack box sold at airports
What does the term comeback usually mean in K-Pop fandoms?
A company changes its name and logo
A new release and promotion period for a group or artist
A group permanently retires from the industry
A fan stops listening to K-Pop entirely
What does the phrase all-kill usually celebrate when mentioned in K-Pop chart discussions?
A fan event where every album is given away for free
A song ranking first place across multiple major real-time charts at once
A show where only one group is allowed to perform
A group announcing a complete break from making music
What is one feature that often distinguishes K-Pop performance stages from many other pop stages?
Using no lighting or visual effects at all
Performing only while sitting at desks
Avoiding any movement on stage to keep costs low
Highly synchronised group choreography and visual formations
What does OST stand for when people discuss K-Pop and K-Drama music?
Original Soundtrack
Online Support Team
Overseas Sales Target
Official Stage Training
Which position in a K-Pop group is usually responsible for speaking first in interviews and guiding members?
The main dancer
The leader
The visual
The lightstick designer
Why do many K-Pop groups release multiple versions of the same physical album?
Different versions include varied packaging, photos and extras that fans collect
Each version contains a completely unrelated artist’s music
Extra versions are blank discs sold as decorations
Only one version includes the actual title track
Starter
You are taking your first steps into K-Pop, and this score is a solid starting point.
Solid
You already know key groups and terms better than many casual listeners.
Expert!
You may call this a beginner quiz, but your answers show you are already moving beyond entry level.
