Question 1

Debuting in 1992, who is commonly regarded as the first K-pop idol group?

Accepted Answer

Seo Taiji and Boys

Question 2

Although not considered "idols" in the modern sense, this group was the first to achieve success in the U.S. market.

Accepted Answer

The Kim Sisters

Question 3

In 2009, it became the first K-pop song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

Accepted Answer

"Nobody" - Wonder Girls

Question 4

Who was the first K-pop act to hold a concert in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Shinhwa

Question 5

Who was the first Chinese idol?

Accepted Answer

Super Junior Han Geng

Question 6

Who was the first Korean act to perform at Coachella?

Accepted Answer

Epik High

Question 7

Which K-pop idol was the first to perform at Times Square on New Year's Eve?

Accepted Answer

Psy

Question 8

Which K-pop group's music video was the first to surpass 100 million views on YouTube?

Accepted Answer

Girls' Generation - It was "Gee"!

Question 9

Which K-pop idol is known for their role in popularizing the "finger heart" gesture?

Accepted Answer

INFINITE Woohyun

Question 10

What group holds the record for the largest concert audience for a Korean act in Japan?

Accepted Answer

TVXQ

Question 11

Which K-pop group made a historic performance at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics opening ceremony?

Accepted Answer

EXO

Question 12

Which K-pop group was the first to have a hologram concert?

Accepted Answer

2NE1

Question 13

Who is the first openly queer K-pop idol?

Accepted Answer

Holland

Question 14

Which K-pop group's music video was the first by a Korean artist to surpass 300 million views on YouTube?

Accepted Answer

BTS  - It was "DOPE"!

Question 15

Who was the first K-pop artist to perform at the Tokyo Dome without having previously released a Japanese-language album?

Accepted Answer

BoA

Question 16

Who set the record for the fastest music show win after debut?

Accepted Answer

WINNER - https://kpopping.com/database/group/days-until-1st-win

Question 17

Which group was the first to launch an official lightstick?

Accepted Answer

BIGBANG

Question 18

Which company pioneered the concept of collectible photocards in their albums?

Accepted Answer

SM Entertainment

Question 19

Who has received the most awards at the MAMA Awards (formerly the MNET Asian Music Awards)?

Accepted Answer

BTS

Question 20

As of April 18. 2024, what is the song with the most music show wins?

Accepted Answer

"Dynamite" - BTS - https://kpopping.com/musicshows/song-wins

History of Kpop Quiz (20 Questions About the Music Genre)

2) Although not considered "idols" in the modern sense, this group was the first to achieve success in the U.S. market.

3) In 2009, it became the first K-pop song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

4) Who was the first K-pop act to hold a concert in the United States?

5) Who was the first Chinese idol?

6) Who was the first Korean act to perform at Coachella?

7) Which K-pop idol was the first to perform at Times Square on New Year's Eve?

8) Which K-pop group's music video was the first to surpass 100 million views on YouTube?

9) Which K-pop idol is known for their role in popularizing the "finger heart" gesture?

10) What group holds the record for the largest concert audience for a Korean act in Japan?

11) Which K-pop group made a historic performance at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics opening ceremony?

12) Which K-pop group was the first to have a hologram concert?

13) Who is the first openly queer K-pop idol?

14) Which K-pop group's music video was the first by a Korean artist to surpass 300 million views on YouTube?

15) Who was the first K-pop artist to perform at the Tokyo Dome without having previously released a Japanese-language album?

16) Who set the record for the fastest music show win after debut?

17) Which group was the first to launch an official lightstick?

18) Which company pioneered the concept of collectible photocards in their albums?

19) Who has received the most awards at the MAMA Awards (formerly the MNET Asian Music Awards)?

20) As of April 18. 2024, what is the song with the most music show wins?