What is a "comeback" in K-pop?

When a group releases new music after the rookie debut cycle has ended.

Pansori has been heard in K-pop as well as in contemporary Korean music groups like Leenalchi. What is it?

A storytelling vocal art that includes singing, narration, and drumming.

As protest music genres, what was the difference between norae undong and minjung kayo?

Minjung Kayo was more commercially-minded than norae undong.

BoA and Rain were part of which wave of K-pop?

Second wave (early to mid-2000s)

What is the "ppong factor"?

A term that describes that distinctive "Korean flavor" in Korean songs.

Hallyu is the wave-like spread of Korean content to other countries.

Which activity would NOT be considered fan service in K-pop?

The practice of idols falsely increasing their number of followers online.

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1
What is the term for obsessive "stalker" fans?
ppasuni (빠순이)
deok-jil (덕질)
hyung (형)
sasaeng (사생)
2
K-pop stars like Taemin, Amber, G-Dragon and others often challenge gender norms.
False
True
3
How did South Korea save its traditional culture?
Instill educational programs
Governmental preservation systems like the Intangible Cultural Asset system
All of the Above
Grassroots folk revival
4
What is a good example of soft power?
warships
popular music
missiles or other weapons
military aircraft
5
What does a ssen unni refer to?
Adorable little sister figure
Youngest member in the group
Strong sister figure
Leader of a group
6
What was the first Korean entertainment company to launch an idol group that is still one of the Big Four today?
Big Hit Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
SM Entertainment
YG Entertainment
7
What is a "comeback" in K-pop?
When a solo star has been inactive for more than five years and has a hit.
When a group has a scandal but then manages to come back into popularity.
When a group wants a member to come back after their military service
When a group releases new music after the rookie debut cycle has ended.
8
The early Korean punk and indie music scene was based in the Hongdae (Hongik University) neighborhood.
True
False
9
Pansori has been heard in K-pop as well as in contemporary Korean music groups like Leenalchi. What is it?
Korean vocal music that was sund only in the royal court.
Korean folksong from the island of Jeju.
A storytelling vocal art that includes singing, narration, and drumming.
Korean folksong from North Korean regions.
10
As protest music genres, what was the difference between norae undong and minjung kayo?
Norae undong included more bodily movement.
Minjung kayo was much more political than norae undong.
Norae undong was more playful than minjung kayo which was more serious.
Minjung Kayo was more commercially-minded than norae undong.
11
BoA and Rain were part of which wave of K-pop?
Second wave (early to mid-2000s)
First wave (1990s)
Third wave (mid to late 2000s)
Fourth wave (late 2000s to present, post-social media)
12
What is the "ppong factor"?
The star quality or charm in an idol member.
A bouncy feeling in the music.
A term that describes that distinctive "Korean flavor" in Korean songs.
A traditional Korean folk music influence.
13
What is hallyu?
Hallyu is a popular Korean video game.
Hallyu refers to the influx of American content to Korea.
Hallyu is a the first K-pop idol group to be popular outside of Korea.
Hallyu is the wave-like spread of Korean content to other countries.
14
Which of the following globalization theories best explain the unpredictable popularity of K-pop?
Core Periphery Model (Wallerstein)
None of the above
Hybridity (Bhabha and others)
Disjunctive flows (Appadurai)
15
During the Korean War and afterwards, how were Koreans exposed to American music?
Through AFKN
Through KBS
Through AKB48
Through ABC
16
Who was the most popular "breakout" Korean act to make it in the US who were trained in the American Eighth Army shows?
The Boa Sisters
The Korean Kittens
The Pearl Sisters
The Kim Sisters
17
Who is the leader of Stray Kids?
Lee Know
Seungmin
Felix
Bang Chan
18
Which activity would NOT be considered fan service in K-pop?
Idols showing affection of "skinship" for another member, to please fans
Interacting in a cute or pleasing way with fans.
The practice of idols falsely increasing their number of followers online.
Idols hugging fans or shaking hands in VIP areas
19
BTS eventually settled on a socially-conscious group concept based on which seminal act?
G.O.D.
Seo Taiji and the Boys
DJ DOC
H.O.T.
20
Which of the following is the correct term for spontaneous K-pop dancing in groups?
RDP or Random Dance Play
Dance Covers
TikTok Dance Challenge
Flash Dance

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