K-pop Group Colors and Lightsticks

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1. 1. What is the official color associated with BTS?

   • Gold
   • Purple
   • Blue
   • Red

   Fun fact: BTS's official color is purple (specifically a shade called BTS Purple). V famously said 'I purple you' to fans in 2016, making the phrase a symbol of love between BTS and ARMYs.

2. 2. What is BTS fans' lightstick called?

   • BLINK Bong
   • Pearl Sapphire Bong
   • ARMY Bomb
   • Carat Bong

   Fun fact: The BTS lightstick is called the ARMY Bomb. It connects via Bluetooth to sync with lights at concerts and was first released in 2015.

3. 3. What colors are associated with BLACKPINK?

   • Purple and White
   • Red and Black
   • Pink and Black
   • Yellow and Black

   Fun fact: BLACKPINK's official colors are pink and black, which reflect the group's name itself. Their lightstick, the BLINK Bong, also glows in these colors.

4. 4. What is SEVENTEEN's lightstick called?

   • Carat Bong
   • Star Bong
   • Caratbong
   • SVT Bong

   Fun fact: SEVENTEEN's lightstick is called the Carat Bong. It emits a golden yellow glow and is named after SEVENTEEN's fandom, CARATs.

5. 5. What is TWICE's lightstick called?

   • Candy Bong
   • ONCE Bong
   • Twin Bong
   • Twice Lamp

   Fun fact: TWICE's lightstick is called the Candy Bong (Candybong). It is shaped like a lollipop and glows in pink, reflecting TWICE's bright and energetic image.

6. 6. What is the official lightstick color of EXO?

   • Silver
   • Red
   • Gold and Transparent
   • Blue

   Fun fact: EXO's lightstick (EXO Lightstick Ver. 3) is called the EXO Lightstick and features a transparent/crystal globe that glows in golden hues, reflecting their 'light' concept.

7. 7. What is SHINee's official fandom color?

   • Pearl Aqua
   • Shining Gold
   • Pearl Sapphire Blue
   • Pearl Pastel Green

   Fun fact: SHINee's official fandom color is Pearl Aqua (also described as Pearl Aqua Blue). Their fandom name is Shawol, which combines SHINee and World.

8. 8. What color is associated with MONSTA X's fandom Monbebe?

   • Starlight Blue
   • Venetian Red
   • Rose Quartz
   • Chili Pepper Red

   Fun fact: MONSTA X's official fandom color is Venetian Red. Their fandom name Monbebe means 'my baby' in a mix of French and informal language.

9. 9. What is the name of BIGBANG's lightstick?

   • Crown Stick
   • Bang Bong
   • Krunk Bong
   • Big Bomb

   Fun fact: BIGBANG's lightstick is called the Bang Bong. Their official fandom color is yellow, and their fandom is called VIP.

10. 10. What are NCT's official fandom colors?

    • Neon Green and White
    • Red and White
    • Neon Green and Black
    • Yellow and Green

    Fun fact: NCT's official colors are Neon Green and White. Their fandom is called NCTzen, and their lightstick is known as the Lightstick Ver. 2 (or Candy Bong Z for NCT 127 fans).

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

1. 1. What is the official color associated with BTS?

   Answer: Purple

   Fun fact: BTS's official color is purple (specifically a shade called BTS Purple). V famously said 'I purple you' to fans in 2016, making the phrase a symbol of love between BTS and ARMYs.

2. 2. What is BTS fans' lightstick called?

   Answer: ARMY Bomb

   Fun fact: The BTS lightstick is called the ARMY Bomb. It connects via Bluetooth to sync with lights at concerts and was first released in 2015.

3. 3. What colors are associated with BLACKPINK?

   Answer: Pink and Black

   Fun fact: BLACKPINK's official colors are pink and black, which reflect the group's name itself. Their lightstick, the BLINK Bong, also glows in these colors.

4. 4. What is SEVENTEEN's lightstick called?

   Answer: Carat Bong

   Fun fact: SEVENTEEN's lightstick is called the Carat Bong. It emits a golden yellow glow and is named after SEVENTEEN's fandom, CARATs.

5. 5. What is TWICE's lightstick called?

   Answer: Candy Bong

   Fun fact: TWICE's lightstick is called the Candy Bong (Candybong). It is shaped like a lollipop and glows in pink, reflecting TWICE's bright and energetic image.

6. 6. What is the official lightstick color of EXO?

   Answer: Gold and Transparent

   Fun fact: EXO's lightstick (EXO Lightstick Ver. 3) is called the EXO Lightstick and features a transparent/crystal globe that glows in golden hues, reflecting their 'light' concept.

7. 7. What is SHINee's official fandom color?

   Answer: Pearl Aqua

   Fun fact: SHINee's official fandom color is Pearl Aqua (also described as Pearl Aqua Blue). Their fandom name is Shawol, which combines SHINee and World.

8. 8. What color is associated with MONSTA X's fandom Monbebe?

   Answer: Venetian Red

   Fun fact: MONSTA X's official fandom color is Venetian Red. Their fandom name Monbebe means 'my baby' in a mix of French and informal language.

9. 9. What is the name of BIGBANG's lightstick?

   Answer: Bang Bong

   Fun fact: BIGBANG's lightstick is called the Bang Bong. Their official fandom color is yellow, and their fandom is called VIP.

10. 10. What are NCT's official fandom colors?

    Answer: Neon Green and White

    Fun fact: NCT's official colors are Neon Green and White. Their fandom is called NCTzen, and their lightstick is known as the Lightstick Ver. 2 (or Candy Bong Z for NCT 127 fans).