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ENHYPEN was formed through 'I-LAND', a survival show produced by Big Hit Entertainment and CJ ENM, debuting in November 2020.
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Test your General K-pop knowledge with this easy 10-question quiz by kpopquizz. Its questions cite 2012. 19 players have tried it so far.
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EXO debuted in 2012 with 12 members split into EXO-K and EXO-M.
BTS were originally a hip-hop group before transitioning to a broader concept.
TWICE debuted through a survival show called 'Sixteen' on Mnet.
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1. EXO debuted in 2012 with 12 members split into EXO-K and EXO-M.
- True
- False
Fun fact: EXO debuted on April 8, 2012, with 12 members performing simultaneously in Korean and Chinese.
2. BTS were originally a hip-hop group before transitioning to a broader concept.
- True
- False
Fun fact: BTS originally debuted as a hip-hop group in 2013, inspired by American hip-hop, before evolving into more diverse musical concepts.
3. TWICE debuted through a survival show called 'Sixteen' on Mnet.
- True
- False
Fun fact: TWICE was formed through JYP Entertainment's 'Sixteen' show in 2015, with nine members chosen from the contestants.
4. Red Velvet debuted with all 5 members at the same time.
- True
- False
Fun fact: Red Velvet debuted in August 2014 with 4 members; Yeri joined in March 2015 as the fifth member.
5. GOT7 has a member from each of: Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the USA.
- True
- False
Fun fact: GOT7 is one of the most internationally diverse groups, with members from Korea (4), Hong Kong (1), Thailand (1), and the US (1, Mark).
6. MAMAMOO debuted under SM Entertainment.
- True
- False
Fun fact: MAMAMOO debuted in June 2014 under RBW (formerly WA Entertainment), not SM Entertainment.
7. SHINee's Jonghyun was the group's main vocalist.
- True
- False
Fun fact: Jonghyun was recognized as one of K-pop's finest vocalists and served as SHINee's main vocalist throughout his career.
8. iKON debuted before WINNER even though both are YG groups formed around the same time.
- True
- False
Fun fact: WINNER debuted first in August 2014 after winning 'WIN: Who is Next', while iKON debuted in September 2015 after 'Mix & Match'.
9. VIXX was known for their dark, conceptual storytelling in music videos.
- True
- False
Fun fact: VIXX pioneered 'concept-dols' in K-pop with elaborate dark narratives in their Greek mythology and horror-themed eras.
10. MONSTA X has never had a member leave the group.
- True
- False
Fun fact: Wonho left MONSTA X in October 2019, later returning as a solo artist under Starship Entertainment.
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1. EXO debuted in 2012 with 12 members split into EXO-K and EXO-M.
Answer: True
Fun fact: EXO debuted on April 8, 2012, with 12 members performing simultaneously in Korean and Chinese.
2. BTS were originally a hip-hop group before transitioning to a broader concept.
Answer: True
Fun fact: BTS originally debuted as a hip-hop group in 2013, inspired by American hip-hop, before evolving into more diverse musical concepts.
3. TWICE debuted through a survival show called 'Sixteen' on Mnet.
Answer: True
Fun fact: TWICE was formed through JYP Entertainment's 'Sixteen' show in 2015, with nine members chosen from the contestants.
4. Red Velvet debuted with all 5 members at the same time.
Answer: False
Fun fact: Red Velvet debuted in August 2014 with 4 members; Yeri joined in March 2015 as the fifth member.
5. GOT7 has a member from each of: Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the USA.
Answer: True
Fun fact: GOT7 is one of the most internationally diverse groups, with members from Korea (4), Hong Kong (1), Thailand (1), and the US (1, Mark).
6. MAMAMOO debuted under SM Entertainment.
Answer: False
Fun fact: MAMAMOO debuted in June 2014 under RBW (formerly WA Entertainment), not SM Entertainment.
7. SHINee's Jonghyun was the group's main vocalist.
Answer: True
Fun fact: Jonghyun was recognized as one of K-pop's finest vocalists and served as SHINee's main vocalist throughout his career.
8. iKON debuted before WINNER even though both are YG groups formed around the same time.
Answer: False
Fun fact: WINNER debuted first in August 2014 after winning 'WIN: Who is Next', while iKON debuted in September 2015 after 'Mix & Match'.
9. VIXX was known for their dark, conceptual storytelling in music videos.
Answer: True
Fun fact: VIXX pioneered 'concept-dols' in K-pop with elaborate dark narratives in their Greek mythology and horror-themed eras.