From huge boy groups to powerful girl groups, every act has its own line-up and colour. This quiz focuses on matching K-Pop groups to their members and positions.
What does the phrase all-kill usually celebrate when mentioned in K-Pop chart discussions?
A group announcing a complete break from making music
A fan event where every album is given away for free
A show where only one group is allowed to perform
A song ranking first place across multiple major real-time charts at once
In K-Pop vocabulary, what does the word maknae refer to?
The main producer of the group
The youngest member of the group
The fan who runs the largest account
The leader who manages schedules
What does the word selca commonly mean in K-Pop and Korean internet slang?
A self-taken photo or selfie
A special type of dance break
A concert sound check session
A live broadcast studio
In K-Pop, what does a trainee usually refer to?
A stylist learning how to sew stage outfits
A temporary host of a music show segment
An aspiring idol training under a company before debut
A fan who has just joined their first online community
What does the term second generation, or 2nd gen, broadly describe in K-Pop discussions?
Exclusive fan clubs limited to one city
Producers who only compose trot music
Groups that rose in the late 2000s and early 2010s with expanding international reach
Only the trainees who have never debuted
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
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
Only one version includes the actual title track
Extra versions are blank discs sold as decorations
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 type of vocal effect used in recording
A company rule about trainee height
Which of these is a common way K-Pop fans support their groups during a comeback?
Streaming songs and voting on charts or music shows
Sending only anonymous letters without names
Avoiding all mentions of the group online
Refusing to watch any official content
Which position in a K-Pop group is usually responsible for speaking first in interviews and guiding members?
The lightstick designer
The main dancer
The leader
The visual
Starter
You know a few line-ups, but many group-member combinations still surprise you.
Solid
You match most groups to their members correctly, with just a couple of mix-ups.
Expert!
You know group line-ups so well that you could help new fans learn every member and position.
