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Question 1: How many members are in the group BLACKPINK?
- Six
- Five
- Three
- Four
Answer: D. Four
Explanation: BLACKPINK is a globally renowned South Korean girl group consisting of exactly four talented members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, all managed by YG Entertainment.
Question 2: In what year did BLACKPINK officially debut?
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- 2016
Answer: D. 2016
Explanation: The group officially entered the music industry on August 8, 2016, with the successful release of their debut single album titled Square One, featuring Whistle and Boombayah.
Question 3: Which of these songs was featured on their debut album, Square One?
- Pink Venom
- Whistle
- Kill This Love
- How You Like That
Answer: B. Whistle
Explanation: The debut single album Square One featured two tracks: 'Whistle' and 'Boombayah', marking the group's official entry into the music scene.
Question 4: What is the official name of the BLACKPINK fanbase?
- Pinks
- Blinks
- Blackies
- Blackpinks
Answer: B. Blinks
Explanation: The group's dedicated and passionate global fanbase is officially known as Blinks, which is a clever portmanteau combining the first and last parts of the name Blackpink.
Question 5: What does the 'pink' in the group's name represent?
- Softness
- Energy
- Power
- Mystery
Answer: A. Softness
Explanation: The name Blackpink was chosen to represent two sides of the group: black symbolizes their powerful stage presence, while pink represents their softer, feminine, and charming side.
Question 6: Which song was the group's first music video to reach 1 billion views on YouTube?
- Whistle
- Ddu-du Ddu-du
- Boombayah
- As If It's Your Last
Answer: B. Ddu-du Ddu-du
Explanation: The hit song 'Ddu-du Ddu-du', released on the 2018 EP Square Up, was the first music video by the group to hit 1 billion views.
Question 7: In 2018, which U.S. record label did BLACKPINK sign with?
- Atlantic Records
- Interscope Records
- Republic Records
- Columbia Records
Answer: B. Interscope Records
Explanation: To expand their musical reach into the Western market, the group officially signed a partnership agreement with the major American record label Interscope Records in October 2018.
Question 8: What is the name of the group's concept that focuses on self-confidence?
- Dark Aesthetic
- Bubblegum Pop
- Girl Crush
- Retro Wave
Answer: C. Girl Crush
Explanation: The group is widely celebrated for their signature girl crush concept, which emphasizes themes of self-confidence, independence, and female empowerment through their music and bold fashion choices.
Question 9: Which 2020 release made them the first million-selling K-pop girl group?
- Square Two
- Kill This Love
- The Album
- Square Up
Answer: C. The Album
Explanation: Their 2020 LP titled 'The Album' sold approximately 1.2 million copies in less than a month, setting a major milestone for K-pop.
Question 10: Which member of BLACKPINK is known for her role as a global ambassador for the fashion house Dior?
- Jennie
- Jisoo
- Rosé
- Lisa
Answer: B. Jisoo
Explanation: Jisoo has been a long-standing global ambassador for Dior, representing both their fashion and beauty lines.