MAMAMOO: The Curtain Call Era

A preview of every question in this MAMAMOO quiz. Try it first. Answers and explanations are at the bottom of the page (spoilers). MAMAMOO · Hard · 10 questions. 10 multiple-choice questions.

1. 1. When was MAMAMOO's 'Curtain Call' album released?

   • 2021
   • October 2022
   • 2023
   • 2020

   Fun fact: MAMAMOO released 'Curtain Call' on October 14, 2022, celebrating nearly a decade of their musical journey.

2. 2. What was the lead single from 'Curtain Call'?

   • Mic Drop
   • Better
   • Illella
   • Wanna Be Myself

   Fun fact: 'Illella' is the lead single -- a celebration of MAMAMOO's identity and the joy of who they've become over their career.

3. 3. What does 'Curtain Call' conceptually represent for MAMAMOO?

   • Their farewell before disbandment
   • A celebration and reflection on their journey -- taking a bow at the end of a chapter
   • A literal theater-themed album
   • Their return from hiatus

   Fun fact: 'Curtain Call' metaphorically represents MAMAMOO taking a theatrical bow -- celebrating everything they've built while looking forward.

4. 4. Which MAMAMOO member is the main vocalist known for her powerful soprano?

   • Wheein
   • Moonbyul
   • Hwasa
   • Solar

   Fun fact: Solar (Kim Yong-sun) is MAMAMOO's main vocalist with a powerful soprano range, and she's also known for her solo variety work.

5. 5. Which MAMAMOO member is the group's only rapper?

   • Hwasa
   • Wheein
   • Moonbyul
   • Solar

   Fun fact: Moonbyul is MAMAMOO's rapper -- one of K-pop's most well-respected female rappers -- and also handles much of the group's charismatic stage presence.

6. 6. What is MAMAMOO's musical signature that sets them apart?

   • Heavy EDM and dance pop
   • Strong live vocals, retro jazz-R&B influences, and charismatic stage presence
   • Soft ballad-focused concept
   • Experimental noise music

   Fun fact: MAMAMOO is renowned for their outstanding live vocal performances, retro-jazz roots, and the genuine chemistry and humor between members.

7. 7. Which era song is MAMAMOO most internationally known for?

   • Um Oh Ah Yeah
   • Yes I Am
   • Hip
   • Egotistic

   Fun fact: 'Hip' (2019) was MAMAMOO's international breakthrough moment, gaining huge traction on social media and introducing them to a wider global audience.

8. 8. What is notable about MAMAMOO's approach to comebacks?

   • They release two albums per week
   • They release all four solo albums sequentially before a group comeback -- the 'Season' format
   • They only release full group albums
   • They alternate between subunit and full group releases every month

   Fun fact: MAMAMOO has popularized the 'Season' solo cycle, where each member releases a solo mini album before they come back together as a group.

9. 9. What major award did MAMAMOO win at the 2019 MAMAs?

   • Artist of the Year
   • Best Female Group
   • Song of the Year
   • Best Performance

   Fun fact: MAMAMOO won Artist of the Year (Daesang) at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards -- a remarkable achievement for an independent artist at a mid-tier label.

10. 10. Which Curtain Call track is a fan tribute ballad?

    • Better
    • Wanna Be Myself
    • Curtain Call
    • Three

    Fun fact: 'Three' from the Curtain Call album is an emotional track where MAMAMOO reflects on their journey -- a heartfelt message to their fans.

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

1. 1. When was MAMAMOO's 'Curtain Call' album released?

   Answer: October 2022

   Fun fact: MAMAMOO released 'Curtain Call' on October 14, 2022, celebrating nearly a decade of their musical journey.

2. 2. What was the lead single from 'Curtain Call'?

   Answer: Illella

   Fun fact: 'Illella' is the lead single -- a celebration of MAMAMOO's identity and the joy of who they've become over their career.

3. 3. What does 'Curtain Call' conceptually represent for MAMAMOO?

   Answer: A celebration and reflection on their journey -- taking a bow at the end of a chapter

   Fun fact: 'Curtain Call' metaphorically represents MAMAMOO taking a theatrical bow -- celebrating everything they've built while looking forward.

4. 4. Which MAMAMOO member is the main vocalist known for her powerful soprano?

   Answer: Solar

   Fun fact: Solar (Kim Yong-sun) is MAMAMOO's main vocalist with a powerful soprano range, and she's also known for her solo variety work.

5. 5. Which MAMAMOO member is the group's only rapper?

   Answer: Moonbyul

   Fun fact: Moonbyul is MAMAMOO's rapper -- one of K-pop's most well-respected female rappers -- and also handles much of the group's charismatic stage presence.

6. 6. What is MAMAMOO's musical signature that sets them apart?

   Answer: Strong live vocals, retro jazz-R&B influences, and charismatic stage presence

   Fun fact: MAMAMOO is renowned for their outstanding live vocal performances, retro-jazz roots, and the genuine chemistry and humor between members.

7. 7. Which era song is MAMAMOO most internationally known for?

   Answer: Hip

   Fun fact: 'Hip' (2019) was MAMAMOO's international breakthrough moment, gaining huge traction on social media and introducing them to a wider global audience.

8. 8. What is notable about MAMAMOO's approach to comebacks?

   Answer: They release all four solo albums sequentially before a group comeback -- the 'Season' format

   Fun fact: MAMAMOO has popularized the 'Season' solo cycle, where each member releases a solo mini album before they come back together as a group.

9. 9. What major award did MAMAMOO win at the 2019 MAMAs?

   Answer: Artist of the Year

   Fun fact: MAMAMOO won Artist of the Year (Daesang) at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards -- a remarkable achievement for an independent artist at a mid-tier label.

10. 10. Which Curtain Call track is a fan tribute ballad?

    Answer: Three

    Fun fact: 'Three' from the Curtain Call album is an emotional track where MAMAMOO reflects on their journey -- a heartfelt message to their fans.