Question 1

Which K-pop idol recently filed a lawsuit against "haters" for online comments, leading to criticism for the move?

Accepted Answer

Choi Siwon (Super Junior)

Question 2

Chinese entertainment giant China Ruyi Holdings recently unveiled an ambitious strategy focused on integrating what technology into its operations?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Question 3

Which K-pop group's member, Winwin (Dong Sicheng), announced the end of his contract with SM Entertainment after 10 years?

Accepted Answer

NCT

Question 4

Taiwanese singer-songwriter Leehom Wang suffered an injury requiring 39 stitches after tripping over what during a concert in China?

Accepted Answer

A stage cable or harness

Question 5

K-pop singer Woni, from the girl group Rescene, faced controversy for allegedly using a phrase similar to what type of online slang?

Accepted Answer

Far-right internet slang

Question 6

Which K-drama actor, known for roles in 'The Witch 2' and 'Resident Playbook,' was nominated for Best New Actress at the 2025 APAN Star Awards?

Accepted Answer

Shin Si-a

Question 7

Which popular K-pop idol, Jay Park, faced fan backlash for allegedly overshadowing his rookie group LNGSHOT by appearing too frequently with them?

Accepted Answer

LNGSHOT

Question 8

Michelle Yeoh recently returned to Chinese-language cinema with which genre of film?

Accepted Answer

Inspiring comedy

Question 9

Which K-drama actor, known for 'Lovely Runner,' is proving his star power with new projects like 'Perfect Crown' in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Byeon Woo-seok

Question 10

What controversy did Super Junior's Siwon face last year related to his social media activity?

Accepted Answer

Claims of racist and Islamophobic posts

Question 11

Actress Yang Zi expressed excitement for her first win in which prestigious award category?

Accepted Answer

Best Actress

Question 12

Which K-pop group member, formerly of NCT, was charged with a criminal case related to a sexual crime and subsequently left the group in August 2024?

Accepted Answer

Taeil (NCT)

Question 13

In a draft evasion scandal, Taiwanese actors Chen Bolin and Hsiu Jie-kai admitted to paying for fake medical documents to avoid compulsory military service. What was the alleged reason for exemption?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure

Question 14

Chinese actor Deng Lun made his first magazine appearance in years after a previous scandal. What was the nature of that scandal?

Accepted Answer

Tax evasion

Question 15

The drama 'The East Palace,' starring Roh Yoon-seo, is described as what genre and is set to premiere on Netflix in July 2026?

Accepted Answer

Fantasy horror

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