Girl groups have defined trends in fashion, performance and sound across decades. This quiz highlights groups from early classics to current chart leaders.
In K-Pop vocabulary, what does the word maknae refer to?
The leader who manages schedules
The main producer of the group
The youngest member of the group
The fan who runs the largest account
What does the word bias usually mean in K-Pop communities?
A fan’s favourite member in a group
A music show that only plays one song
A company rule about trainee height
A type of vocal effect used in recording
What does the term second generation, or 2nd gen, broadly describe in K-Pop discussions?
Exclusive fan clubs limited to one city
Groups that rose in the late 2000s and early 2010s with expanding international reach
Producers who only compose trot music
Only the trainees who have never debuted
Which position in a K-Pop group is usually responsible for speaking first in interviews and guiding members?
The lightstick designer
The visual
The main dancer
The leader
In K-Pop, what does a trainee usually refer to?
A temporary host of a music show segment
A stylist learning how to sew stage outfits
A fan who has just joined their first online community
An aspiring idol training under a company before debut
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 does the term comeback usually mean in K-Pop fandoms?
A group permanently retires from the industry
A fan stops listening to K-Pop entirely
A company changes its name and logo
A new release and promotion period for a group or artist
What does the phrase all-kill usually celebrate when mentioned in K-Pop chart discussions?
A show where only one group is allowed to perform
A group announcing a complete break from making music
A song ranking first place across multiple major real-time charts at once
A fan event where every album is given away for free
What is a sub-unit in the context of a K-Pop group?
A completely unrelated band from another country
A backup dance team with no connection to the group
A group of fans chosen to run official accounts
A smaller team formed from members of the main group for special releases
Why are music show wins often a big milestone for K-Pop groups?
They mark the final performance before a group disbands
They show a mix of sales, votes and performance recognition during a promotion period
They guarantee that the group will never change line-ups again
They allow the group to take ownership of the music show channel
Starter
You know some girl group names, but still mix up songs and achievements.
Solid
You recognise many girl group hits and milestones, missing only a few specifics.
Expert!
You celebrate girl group history with depth, recalling tracks, stages and awards confidently.
