Survival shows and trainee programs often decide final line-ups and public image. This quiz explores pre-debut journeys, audition stories and project groups.
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 group announcing a complete break from making music
A song ranking first place across multiple major real-time charts at once
A show where only one group is allowed to perform
In K-Pop vocabulary, what does the word maknae refer to?
The youngest member of the group
The leader who manages schedules
The fan who runs the largest account
The main producer of the group
Which of these is a common way K-Pop fans support their groups during a comeback?
Refusing to watch any official content
Avoiding all mentions of the group online
Streaming songs and voting on charts or music shows
Sending only anonymous letters without names
What is a lightstick in K-Pop fan culture?
A studio-only tool for adjusting stage lighting
A limited edition snack box sold at airports
A small microphone used only during dance practice
An official glowing stick used by fans at concerts
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
Only one version includes the actual title track
Extra versions are blank discs sold as decorations
Each version contains a completely unrelated artist’s music
What is a sub-unit in the context of a K-Pop group?
A completely unrelated band from another country
A group of fans chosen to run official accounts
A backup dance team with no connection to the group
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 guarantee that the group will never change line-ups again
They show a mix of sales, votes and performance recognition during a promotion period
They allow the group to take ownership of the music show channel
What does OST stand for when people discuss K-Pop and K-Drama music?
Online Support Team
Official Stage Training
Overseas Sales Target
Original Soundtrack
In K-Pop, what does a trainee usually refer to?
A fan who has just joined their first online community
An aspiring idol training under a company before debut
A temporary host of a music show segment
A stylist learning how to sew stage outfits
Which of these best describes a fan chant at a K-Pop concert or music show stage?
Random noise with no pattern during the performance
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
Starter
You have seen clips from survival shows, but their structures and outcomes still feel vague.
Solid
You recall many pre-debut show stories and final line-ups, missing only deep cuts.
Expert!
You treat survival shows like case studies, remembering trainees, rankings and resulting groups clearly.
