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Test your General K-pop knowledge with this medium 6-question quiz by kpophistory. 97 fans have taken it (67% average of 97 completed plays). Think you can beat that?

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Which group is considered the pioneer of 1st generation K-pop?

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Which group is considered the start of 2nd generation K-pop?

3

EXO and BTS are considered which generation?

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A preview of every question in this General K-pop quiz. Try it first. Answers and explanations are at the bottom of the page (spoilers). General K-pop · Medium · 6 questions. 6 multiple-choice questions.

  1. 1. Which group is considered the pioneer of 1st generation K-pop?

    • Shinhwa
    • g.o.d
    • H.O.T.
    • Seo Taiji and Boys

  2. 2. Which group is considered the start of 2nd generation K-pop?

    • Super Junior
    • BIGBANG
    • TVXQ
    • Wonder Girls

  3. 3. EXO and BTS are considered which generation?

    • 2nd generation
    • 4th generation
    • 2.5 generation
    • 3rd generation

  4. 4. NewJeans and IVE are considered which generation?

    • 3.5 generation
    • 5th generation
    • 4th generation
    • 3rd generation

  5. 5. Which 2nd gen group had the hit 'Sorry Sorry'?

    • SHINee
    • TVXQ
    • BIGBANG
    • Super Junior

  6. 6. Which group is often credited with bringing K-pop to international mainstream?

    • EXO
    • BLACKPINK
    • BTS
    • BIGBANG

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Answers & explanations

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  1. 1. Which group is considered the pioneer of 1st generation K-pop?

    Answer: Seo Taiji and Boys

  2. 2. Which group is considered the start of 2nd generation K-pop?

    Answer: TVXQ

  3. 3. EXO and BTS are considered which generation?

    Answer: 3rd generation

  4. 4. NewJeans and IVE are considered which generation?

    Answer: 4th generation

  5. 5. Which 2nd gen group had the hit 'Sorry Sorry'?

    Answer: Super Junior

  6. 6. Which group is often credited with bringing K-pop to international mainstream?

    Answer: BTS