BTS Rides 'Korean Wave' Into First-Ever Grammy Nomination

BTS has achieved significant milestones, including their first Grammy nomination and a Billboard Hot 100 number one debut with a non-English song. The group's success is part of a larger trend of KPOP's global rise, supported by other influential groups and South Korea's cultural industries. This growth is linked to the country's socio-economic development over recent decades.

What significant milestone did BTS achieve in the music industry this year?

• First K-pop group to receive a Grammy nomination

• First K-pop group to win a Grammy

• First K-pop group to have a Netflix documentary

• First K-pop group to perform at the Super Bowl

Which BTS single became the first non-English song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?

• Butter

• Permission to Dance

• Life Goes On

• Dynamite

Which magazine named BTS as the 2020 Entertainer of the Year?

• Vogue

• Time

• Billboard

• Rolling Stone

What term is used to describe the global spread of Korean culture, including K-pop?

• Korean Invasion

• Korean Renaissance

• Hallyu or Korean Wave

• K-pop Explosion

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor in South Korea's cultural success?

• Social media platforms like Line

• Korean dramas

• Traditional Korean cuisine

• K-pop