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K-pop Trainee System and Survival Shows Quiz

Test your knowledge of the K-pop trainee system, Produce 101, I-LAND, R U Next? — the survival shows and trainee paths that built K-pop's biggest stars.

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Which K-pop survival show formed the project group IZ*ONE in 2018?

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  1. Q1. Which K-pop survival show formed the project group IZ*ONE in 2018?

    • Produce 101 Season 1
    • Produce 48
    • I-LAND
    • Girls Planet 999
    Produce 48 (2018), a collaboration between Mnet and AKB48, formed the 12-member group IZ*ONE. The group debuted in October 2018 and disbanded after their contract ended in April 2021.

  2. Q2. ENHYPEN was formed through which 2020 survival show?

    • Boys24
    • I-LAND
    • MIXNINE
    • Produce X 101
    ENHYPEN debuted in November 2020 after being formed through the Mnet survival show I-LAND. The show was a joint production between Mnet, HYBE (Big Hit) and CJ ENM.

  3. Q3. BLACKPINK's Jisoo trained for how many years before debut?

    • 2 years
    • 3 years
    • 5 years
    • 7 years
    Jisoo trained at YG Entertainment for approximately 5 years before BLACKPINK's debut in August 2016. The trainee period included vocal, dance, language and visual training.

  4. Q4. Which group debuted from the survival show Boys Planet in 2023?

    • ZEROBASEONE
    • BOYNEXTDOOR
    • RIIZE
    • TWS
    ZEROBASEONE debuted on July 10, 2023, formed through Mnet's Boys Planet survival show. The 9-member project group is contracted to promote together for 2.5 years before disbanding.

  5. Q5. What is the most common age range for K-pop trainee recruitment?

    • 8-12 years old
    • 13-17 years old
    • 18-22 years old
    • 20-25 years old
    K-pop agencies typically scout trainees aged 13-17, though some are younger. SM, JYP, HYBE and YG hold global auditions year-round, often selecting fewer than 1% of applicants.

  6. Q6. Wanna One debuted from which season of Produce 101?

    • Season 1
    • Season 2
    • Produce 48
    • Produce X 101
    Wanna One was formed from Produce 101 Season 2 (2017) and debuted on August 7, 2017. The 11-member project group disbanded in January 2019 after a 1.5-year run as planned.

  7. Q7. Which agency is famous for the strictest trainee rules including a no-dating clause?

    • SM Entertainment
    • YG Entertainment
    • JYP Entertainment
    • HYBE
    JYP Entertainment, founded by Park Jin-young, is known for the strictest trainee guidelines: no dating for 3 years post-debut, no phones during training periods and strict diets.

  8. Q8. Which 2021 survival show produced the multi-national girl group Kep1er?

    • Girls Planet 999
    • Queendom
    • Idol Radio
    • Sixteen
    Girls Planet 999 (Mnet, 2021) formed the 9-member group Kep1er with members from South Korea, Japan and China. The group debuted in January 2022 for a 2.5-year contract.

  9. Q9. Which BTS member trained for the shortest time before debut?

    • RM (4 years)
    • Suga (3 years)
    • Jin (less than 2 years)
    • Jungkook (3 years)
    Jin trained for less than 2 years before BTS's debut in June 2013. He was scouted on the street by a Big Hit agent while attending Konkuk University, joining the company in 2011.

  10. Q10. What does the K-pop term visual usually refer to?

    • The best dancer
    • The best singer
    • The member considered most conventionally attractive
    • The leader
    The visual is the member considered the most conventionally attractive by Korean beauty standards, often used for promotion. Famous visuals include Jin (BTS), Cha Eun-woo (ASTRO) and Jisoo (BLACKPINK).

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