K-pop and K-drama OSTs

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1. 1. Which group sang the hit OST 'Galaxy' for the drama Descendants of the Sun (2016)?

   • SISTAR
   • EXO
   • Davichi
   • SHINee

   Fun fact: Davichi contributed multiple OSTs for Descendants of the Sun, including the fan-favorite ballad. The drama's soundtrack was a massive commercial success.

2. 2. IU's OST 'Through the Night' became a classic. It was from which drama?

   • Moon Lovers
   • Dream High
   • Producer
   • Not from a drama -- it was a standalone album song

   Fun fact: Through the Night (Boo) by IU was not an OST but a standalone song from her 2017 album Palette. However, her actual OSTs for dramas like Hotel Del Luna have also been mega-hits.

3. 3. Which K-pop group performed the OST 'Beautiful' for the drama Goblin (2016-2017)?

   • SISTAR
   • Crush
   • VIXX
   • EXO

   Fun fact: Crush performed the iconic OST 'Beautiful' for Goblin (도깨비), which became one of the best-selling drama soundtracks ever. The song topped multiple Korean charts.

4. 4. Which 2022 mega-hit K-drama had one of the most-streamed soundtracks that year, featuring songs by various K-pop acts?

   • Extraordinary Attorney Woo
   • Our Blues
   • Little Women
   • Business Proposal

   Fun fact: Extraordinary Attorney Woo (이상한 변호사 우영우) had a massive soundtrack success. The theme song and OSTs accumulated tens of millions of streams, boosting both the drama and its music.

5. 5. V of BTS performed which OST for the 2016 drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth?

   • Even If I Die, It's You
   • Stigma
   • Inner Child
   • Blue & Grey

   Fun fact: V performed Even If I Die, It's You (죽어도 너야) as an OST for Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), his first acting role. The song was a hit and showcased his vocal abilities.

6. 6. Which 2019 mega-hit drama featured a K-pop heavy soundtrack and starred Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin?

   • Hotel Del Luna
   • Itaewon Class
   • Crash Landing on You
   • Start-Up

   Fun fact: Crash Landing on You (사랑의 불시착) became a massive international hit on Netflix in 2019-2020. Its OSTs, including IU's Sondia, accumulated massive streams globally.

7. 7. Which K-pop artist is known for their multiple OST contributions to dramas and is considered the 'OST Queen'?

   • BLACKPINK's Jisoo
   • MAMAMOO's Wheein
   • IU
   • Red Velvet's Wendy

   Fun fact: IU is widely known as the OST Queen for her numerous hit drama soundtracks over the years, including contributions to Producer, My Ahjussi (My Mister), Hotel Del Luna, and others.

8. 8. The beloved 2018-2019 K-drama Sky Castle had an iconic classical music piece that became synonymous with the show. What was it called?

   • Sky Castle Theme
   • Segno (세뇨)
   • Castle in the Sky
   • One Ordinary Day Theme

   Fun fact: Sky Castle's iconic piece was Segno (세뇨) by Lee Seo-yeon, a haunting piano piece that became one of the most recognizable drama themes in recent Korean history.

9. 9. Which K-drama based on a webtoon had one of the most-discussed OST albums of 2020, featuring romantic ballads?

   • True Beauty
   • What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
   • It's Okay to Not Be Okay
   • Itaewon Class

   Fun fact: It's Okay to Not Be Okay (사이코지만 괜찮아) had a critically acclaimed OST featuring songs from various artists. The drama won multiple awards and was a Netflix global hit.

10. 10. Which K-pop group performed the powerful OST 'Stay with Me' for the drama Goblin?

    • EXID and VIXX
    • EXO and Red Velvet
    • Chanyeol and Punch
    • BTS and IU

    Fun fact: Stay with Me was performed by EXO's Chanyeol and singer Punch for the drama Goblin. It became one of the best-selling K-drama OSTs ever, with millions of streams.

Spoilers: the right answer to each question of this General K-pop quiz, with its explanation and source when we have one.

1. 1. Which group sang the hit OST 'Galaxy' for the drama Descendants of the Sun (2016)?

   Answer: Davichi

   Fun fact: Davichi contributed multiple OSTs for Descendants of the Sun, including the fan-favorite ballad. The drama's soundtrack was a massive commercial success.

2. 2. IU's OST 'Through the Night' became a classic. It was from which drama?

   Answer: Not from a drama -- it was a standalone album song

   Fun fact: Through the Night (Boo) by IU was not an OST but a standalone song from her 2017 album Palette. However, her actual OSTs for dramas like Hotel Del Luna have also been mega-hits.

3. 3. Which K-pop group performed the OST 'Beautiful' for the drama Goblin (2016-2017)?

   Answer: Crush

   Fun fact: Crush performed the iconic OST 'Beautiful' for Goblin (도깨비), which became one of the best-selling drama soundtracks ever. The song topped multiple Korean charts.

4. 4. Which 2022 mega-hit K-drama had one of the most-streamed soundtracks that year, featuring songs by various K-pop acts?

   Answer: Extraordinary Attorney Woo

   Fun fact: Extraordinary Attorney Woo (이상한 변호사 우영우) had a massive soundtrack success. The theme song and OSTs accumulated tens of millions of streams, boosting both the drama and its music.

5. 5. V of BTS performed which OST for the 2016 drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth?

   Answer: Even If I Die, It's You

   Fun fact: V performed Even If I Die, It's You (죽어도 너야) as an OST for Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), his first acting role. The song was a hit and showcased his vocal abilities.

6. 6. Which 2019 mega-hit drama featured a K-pop heavy soundtrack and starred Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin?

   Answer: Crash Landing on You

   Fun fact: Crash Landing on You (사랑의 불시착) became a massive international hit on Netflix in 2019-2020. Its OSTs, including IU's Sondia, accumulated massive streams globally.

7. 7. Which K-pop artist is known for their multiple OST contributions to dramas and is considered the 'OST Queen'?

   Answer: IU

   Fun fact: IU is widely known as the OST Queen for her numerous hit drama soundtracks over the years, including contributions to Producer, My Ahjussi (My Mister), Hotel Del Luna, and others.

8. 8. The beloved 2018-2019 K-drama Sky Castle had an iconic classical music piece that became synonymous with the show. What was it called?

   Answer: Segno (세뇨)

   Fun fact: Sky Castle's iconic piece was Segno (세뇨) by Lee Seo-yeon, a haunting piano piece that became one of the most recognizable drama themes in recent Korean history.

9. 9. Which K-drama based on a webtoon had one of the most-discussed OST albums of 2020, featuring romantic ballads?

   Answer: It's Okay to Not Be Okay

   Fun fact: It's Okay to Not Be Okay (사이코지만 괜찮아) had a critically acclaimed OST featuring songs from various artists. The drama won multiple awards and was a Netflix global hit.

10. 10. Which K-pop group performed the powerful OST 'Stay with Me' for the drama Goblin?

    Answer: Chanyeol and Punch

    Fun fact: Stay with Me was performed by EXO's Chanyeol and singer Punch for the drama Goblin. It became one of the best-selling K-drama OSTs ever, with millions of streams.