Red Velvet: Psycho Quiz

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

1. 1. In what year did Red Velvet debut?

   • 2012
   • 2013
   • 2014
   • 2015

   Fun fact: Red Velvet debuted on August 1, 2014 under SM Entertainment with the single Happiness. They were initially a 4-member group before Yeri joined in 2015.

2. 2. Red Velvet's concept is defined by two sides: the 'Red' side and the 'Velvet' side. What do these represent?

   • Their two debut generations
   • Bright/energetic pop (Red) vs. dark/sensual R&B (Velvet)
   • Hot concepts vs. cool concepts
   • Korean songs (Red) vs. English songs (Velvet)

   Fun fact: Red represents a bright, bold, and energetic pop style while Velvet represents a sophisticated, sensual, and R&B-influenced sound. This duality makes them unique in K-pop.

3. 3. Which member joined Red Velvet as a 5th member in 2015?

   • Irene
   • Joy
   • Wendy
   • Yeri

   Fun fact: Yeri (Kim Ye-rim) joined Red Velvet on March 17, 2015, expanding the group from 4 to 5 members. She joined during the group's promotions for Ice Cream Cake.

4. 4. Wendy suffered a serious accident in 2019 at a music show rehearsal. Which show was it?

   • Inkigayo
   • Music Bank
   • SBS Gayo Daejeon
   • MAMA

   Fun fact: Wendy fell from a stage during the SBS Gayo Daejeon rehearsal on December 25, 2019, suffering fractures and injuries. She was on hiatus for over a year during her recovery.

5. 5. Which Red Velvet song became one of their biggest hits and features an intense, addictive melody about a complex relationship?

   • Bad Boy
   • Red Flavor
   • Psycho
   • Power Up

   Fun fact: Psycho (2019) is often considered Red Velvet's greatest hit, praised for its sophisticated production and perfectly capturing the Velvet side of their concept. It won Song of the Year at multiple awards.

6. 6. Irene is the leader and oldest member of Red Velvet. What is her real name?

   • Bae Joo-hyun
   • Park Soo-young
   • Son Seung-wan
   • Kim Yerim

   Fun fact: Irene's real name is Bae Joo-hyun. She was born on March 29, 1991, making her the oldest member of Red Velvet.

7. 7. Red Velvet performed in North Korea in 2018 as part of which cultural exchange event?

   • Korean Cultural Festival
   • Spring is Coming concert
   • Joint Olympic Cultural Program
   • Korea-North Korea Summit Concert

   Fun fact: Red Velvet performed at the Spring is Coming concert in Pyongyang, North Korea, in April 2018. It was one of the most historic K-pop performances ever, and Kim Jong-un reportedly attended.

8. 8. Joy starred in which popular Korean drama in 2021?

   • Nevertheless
   • My Roommate Is a Gumiho
   • Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
   • Doom at Your Service

   Fun fact: Joy starred in the drama My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) alongside Lee Hyun-woo on tvN. She received positive reviews for her acting in the role.

9. 9. Red Velvet's group name reflects their two-sided concept. What does each part refer to?

   • Two eras of their music
   • Two genres: pop and R&B
   • Two different fan bases
   • Day and night concepts

   Fun fact: Red symbolizes pop: bright, colorful, and bold. Velvet symbolizes R&B: smooth, elegant, and sophisticated. This dual identity is the foundation of their entire artistic concept.

10. 10. Which Red Velvet member is known as the main vocalist with one of the most powerful voices in K-pop?

    • Irene
    • Seulgi
    • Wendy
    • Joy

    Fun fact: Wendy (Son Seung-wan) is widely considered one of the strongest vocalists in K-pop, known for her powerful belt and R&B-influenced delivery. She has released multiple successful solo projects.

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

1. 1. In what year did Red Velvet debut?

   Answer: 2014

   Fun fact: Red Velvet debuted on August 1, 2014 under SM Entertainment with the single Happiness. They were initially a 4-member group before Yeri joined in 2015.

2. 2. Red Velvet's concept is defined by two sides: the 'Red' side and the 'Velvet' side. What do these represent?

   Answer: Bright/energetic pop (Red) vs. dark/sensual R&B (Velvet)

   Fun fact: Red represents a bright, bold, and energetic pop style while Velvet represents a sophisticated, sensual, and R&B-influenced sound. This duality makes them unique in K-pop.

3. 3. Which member joined Red Velvet as a 5th member in 2015?

   Answer: Yeri

   Fun fact: Yeri (Kim Ye-rim) joined Red Velvet on March 17, 2015, expanding the group from 4 to 5 members. She joined during the group's promotions for Ice Cream Cake.

4. 4. Wendy suffered a serious accident in 2019 at a music show rehearsal. Which show was it?

   Answer: SBS Gayo Daejeon

   Fun fact: Wendy fell from a stage during the SBS Gayo Daejeon rehearsal on December 25, 2019, suffering fractures and injuries. She was on hiatus for over a year during her recovery.

5. 7. Red Velvet performed in North Korea in 2018 as part of which cultural exchange event?

   Answer: Spring is Coming concert

   Fun fact: Red Velvet performed at the Spring is Coming concert in Pyongyang, North Korea, in April 2018. It was one of the most historic K-pop performances ever, and Kim Jong-un reportedly attended.

6. 8. Joy starred in which popular Korean drama in 2021?

   Answer: My Roommate Is a Gumiho

   Fun fact: Joy starred in the drama My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) alongside Lee Hyun-woo on tvN. She received positive reviews for her acting in the role.

7. 9. Red Velvet's group name reflects their two-sided concept. What does each part refer to?

   Answer: Two genres: pop and R&B

   Fun fact: Red symbolizes pop: bright, colorful, and bold. Velvet symbolizes R&B: smooth, elegant, and sophisticated. This dual identity is the foundation of their entire artistic concept.

8. 10. Which Red Velvet member is known as the main vocalist with one of the most powerful voices in K-pop?

   Answer: Wendy

   Fun fact: Wendy (Son Seung-wan) is widely considered one of the strongest vocalists in K-pop, known for her powerful belt and R&B-influenced delivery. She has released multiple successful solo projects.