How Much Do You Know About Korea? (Take This 20-Point Quiz!)
Are you a casual K-drama fan, or a full-on K-culture lover? 🎶📺 Whether you’ve only heard of BTS or you’re learning Korean daily, let’s find out how much you really know about Korea!
This quiz is just for fun—answer each question with “Yes” or “No.” Give yourself 1 point for every “Yes.” Ready? Let’s go!
✅ 20 Questions to Test Your Korea Knowledge
1. Have you watched more than 5 Korean dramas?
2. Can you name 3 Korean actors or actresses?
3. Have you ever tried Korean food like tteokbokki or samgyeopsal?
4. Can you read Hangul (the Korean alphabet)?
5. Have you learned basic expressions like “안녕하세요” or “감사합니다”?
6. Do you know Korea’s capital city?
7. Have you listened to BTS, BLACKPINK, or another K-pop group?
8. Can you name 3 Korean traditional foods?
9. Have you used Korean skincare or beauty products?
10. Do you know what “Hanbok” is?
11. Have you watched a Korean movie (not a drama)?
12. Have you followed any Korean influencers or YouTubers?
13. Have you used KakaoTalk?
14. Do you know what a jjimjilbang is?
15. Have you followed Korean news or history?
16. Do you know holidays like Chuseok or Seollal?
17. Have you tried Korean street food (even abroad)?
18. Have you taken Korean classes online?
19. Do you know at least 5 Korean words?
20. Have you made Korean friends (online or offline)?
🎯 What’s Your Korea Level?
0–5 points: Korea Newbie 👶
You're just starting your journey. Try watching a K‑drama or learning Hangul!
6–10 points: K‑Explorer 🧭
You know some basics—try learning more phrases or take a short online course.
11–15 points: Korea Enthusiast 💙
Great progress! Try cooking Korean dishes or chatting with native speakers.
16–20 points: Almost Korean 😎
You're doing amazing! Consider planning a trip to Korea soon.
💬 Learn Korean MZ‑Gen Expressions!
Sound like a true Korean teen or twentysomething? These are hot right now (2025):
1. 개쩐다 – Gae-jjeon-da – “That’s insane / So cool!”
2. 킹받네 – King-bat-ne – “So annoying but funny”
3. 알잘딱깔센 – Al-jal-ttak-kkal-sen – “Do it smart, clean, and with sense”
4. 그건 좀 애매하긴 해 – Geu-geon jom ae-mae-ha-gin hae – “That’s kinda iffy”
5. 선 넘네 – Seon neom-ne – “That crossed the line” (playful warning)
💡 If you know these, you're basically speaking the language of Korean youth! Welcome to the club. 📱😄
🌍 Not in Korea Yet? No Problem!
Here’s how you can still enjoy Korean culture abroad:
📺 Watch K‑dramas on Netflix or Viki
🎧 Listen to K‑pop on Spotify or YouTube
🍲 Try Korean restaurants or cook it at home
🎓 Study Korean online via apps, books, or take a class
📱 Follow Korean creators on social media
✈️ Coming to Korea? Try These!
Here are experiences you can only have in Korea:
✔ Rent a hanbok and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
✔ Join a kimchi‑making or K‑pop dance class
✔ Explore Myeongdong's street markets
✔ Relax in a jjimjilbang public bath
✔ Take day trips to Nami, Busan, or Jeju
📚 Want to practice Korean with me?
Book your personalized lesson on italki to master travel phrases and MZ slang!
💬 Final Thoughts
How many points did you get?
No matter your score, I just want to say: you’re already doing something amazing by learning Korean and exploring this beautiful culture. 💌
I hope that while reading various posts on my blog, you’ll learn Korean and grow to love Korea. As a Korean, I sincerely wish for that.
Please come back anytime to discover new expressions and cultural insights! 😊
