Many listeners first meet K-Pop voices through drama soundtracks and theme songs. This quiz compares idol group releases with popular K-Drama original soundtracks.
What does the term second generation, or 2nd gen, broadly describe in K-Pop discussions?
Only the trainees who have never debuted
Groups that rose in the late 2000s and early 2010s with expanding international reach
Exclusive fan clubs limited to one city
Producers who only compose trot 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 smaller team formed from members of the main group for special releases
A backup dance team with no connection to the group
What does the phrase all-kill usually celebrate when mentioned in K-Pop chart discussions?
A song ranking first place across multiple major real-time charts at once
A fan event where every album is given away for free
A group announcing a complete break from making music
A show where only one group is allowed to perform
What does the word bias usually mean in K-Pop communities?
A company rule about trainee height
A type of vocal effect used in recording
A music show that only plays one song
A fan’s favourite member in a group
Which position in a K-Pop group is usually responsible for speaking first in interviews and guiding members?
The visual
The leader
The lightstick designer
The main dancer
What is a lightstick in K-Pop fan culture?
A studio-only tool for adjusting stage lighting
An official glowing stick used by fans at concerts
A limited edition snack box sold at airports
A small microphone used only during dance practice
Which of these best describes a fan chant at a K-Pop concert or music show stage?
Silently holding banners without any movement
Coordinated shouts of names or lines timed with parts of the song
Only clapping after the show is completely finished
Random noise with no pattern during the performance
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 OST stand for when people discuss K-Pop and K-Drama music?
Original Soundtrack
Overseas Sales Target
Official Stage Training
Online Support Team
What does the term comeback usually mean in K-Pop fandoms?
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
A company changes its name and logo
Starter
You know that K-Pop and K-Drama music overlap, but still confuse which songs go where.
Solid
You separate many group title tracks from OST titles, with just a few crossovers mixed.
Expert!
You remember which songs live on albums and which live in dramas, making each question feel simple.
