Heads up: opening this section reveals every question, every option, and the correct answer for this round. If you came here to play, scroll up and hit Play first.
Question 1: What is the term for Korean dramas based on historical figures or settings?
- Sageuk
- Web-drama
- Makjang
- Idol-drama
Answer: A. Sageuk
Explanation: The term sageuk refers to Korean television or film dramas based on historical figures, events, or settings, which typically translates to historical drama in English-speaking contexts.
Question 2: How many episodes of a K-drama are typically shot before the broadcast begins?
- Four
- Twenty
- One
- Ten
Answer: A. Four
Explanation: Only the first four episodes of K-dramas are shot before the broadcast begins; the rest are filmed continuously as the series airs to allow for potential adjustments.
Question 3: What is the process of actors re-recording dialogue to improve audio quality?
- ADR
- Scripting
- Blocking
- Editing
Answer: A. ADR
Explanation: ADR, or Additional Dialogue Replacement, is the standard production process where actors re-record their dialogue in a studio to replace or improve the audio quality of the original take.
Question 4: Where are many of MBC's historical dramas filmed?
- Suwon Studio
- Mungyeongsaekae
- Yongin Daejanggeum Park
- Seoul Central
Answer: C. Yongin Daejanggeum Park
Explanation: MBC's historical dramas are shot at Yongin Daejanggeum Park in Gyeonggi Province, which is a dedicated shooting location featuring elaborate sets designed specifically for historical productions.
Question 5: What is the term for planning actor positions and camera setups before filming?
- Casting
- Blocking
- Drafting
- Scouting
Answer: B. Blocking
Explanation: Blocking is the production term used when actors and the director plan the scene, including actor positions and camera set-up, before the actual filming of the scene begins.
Question 6: Which studio is commonly used by KBS for their historical drama productions?
- Incheon Studio
- Yongin Daejanggeum Park
- Mungyeongsaekae Studio
- Busan Film Center
Answer: C. Mungyeongsaekae Studio
Explanation: KBS dramas utilize the Mungyeongsaekae Studio in North Gyeongsang Province, along with their studio in Suwon, to facilitate the production of their various historical television series.
Question 7: What happens to K-drama scripts during the airing of a series?
- They are finalized
- They may change
- They are locked
- They are archived
Answer: B. They may change
Explanation: Korean drama scripts are often not finished in advance and may change just hours before filming based on viewer feedback and ratings received during the broadcast period.
Question 8: Who produces most K-dramas since the 2000s?
- Independent companies
- Foreign studios
- Individual actors
- Government agencies
Answer: A. Independent companies
Explanation: Since the 2000s, Korean dramas have mostly been outsourced to independent production companies rather than being produced in-house by the television channels that eventually broadcast them.
Question 9: What percentage of production expenses is usually covered by the broadcasting channel?
- 25 percent
- 10 percent
- 90 percent
- 50 percent
Answer: D. 50 percent
Explanation: The broadcasting channel usually covers around 50 percent of K-drama production expenses, with the remaining costs covered by the production company and various sponsors involved in the project.
Question 10: In extreme cases, when might filming and editing of an episode occur?
- During post-production
- The day of airing
- One month later
- A week prior
Answer: B. The day of airing
Explanation: In extreme cases, due to the tight production schedules of K-dramas, the filming and editing of an episode may occur on the very same day it is being aired.