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Old “Lifers” in Korea

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  • Who sang the song, ‘Candy?’
    H.O.T.
  • What is the make and model of this car?
    Hyundai Scoupe
  • Who is this woman?
    Maangchi
  • Which department store collapsed in Seoul in 1995?
    Sampoong
  • Rarely used name for “motel” that was commonly used before the 2000’s
    여관 yeogwan
  • The uniquely Korean ability to gauge emotion
    Nunchi 눈치
  • Which Korean-American singer shares the same name as this actor?
    이현우 Lee Hyun-Woo
  • What is an expat called who never plans to leave Korea?
    A lifer
  • This dog breed is designated as the 53rd 'Natural Treasure' of South Korea.
    Jindo
  • Singer with long straight black hair who is known for his powerful voice.
    김경호 Kim Kyungho
  • What company used to sell products under the label of Lucky Goldstar?
    LG
  • Which record store had a huge branch that became the representative meet-up place for young people in Gangnam?
    Tower Records
  • Who sang “On the Bus?”
    Zaza
  • What was the first fried chicken franchise in Korea?
    Lim’s Chicken (1977)
  • What were the previous accepted romanized spellings of Daegu and Busan?
    Taegu and Pusan
  • What is this girl’s job name?
    레지 (regi) or Dabang Girl
  • Which popular K-drama featured this red scarf?
    Goblin 도깨비
  • What are 뽀빠이 바지 (Popeye Pants)?
    Overalls
  • This bar in Itaewon, fondly remembered among expats, is permanently closed down.
    Seoul Pub
  • What is the make and model of this car?
    Hyundai Tiburon
  • Which Korean American singer shirked his military service and is now banned from entering Korea?
    Steve Yoo, 유승준
  • When the pager (삐삐) was popular in the mid-late 90’s, what did sending the numbers 8282 mean?
    Hurry up!
  • Who is this character, nicknamed Yeopki Tokki?
    Mashimaro
  • What is the nickname of the elderly women who mainly ‘work’ out of Jongmyo Park?
    Bacchus Ladies
  • Which hamburger franchise, having had just a few locations across Korea, is rumoured to have closed down over a conflict regarding ketchup?
    Wendy’s
  • What movie’s name is the same as this fish?
    Shiri (Swiri) 쉬리
  • What is this dish that’s unique to Daegu (and vicinity)?
    비빔만두 Bibim Mandu
  • Which World Cup year featured t-shirts with the slogan “be the reds?”
    2002 Korea/Japan
  • Nickname for foreign expats living in Korea
    Waegookin or Waegs
  • Free goods from a restaurant server or shop vendor.
    Service
  • What is this sweet, tart cocktail served in a kettle?
    Lemon soju
  • This 1990’s venue was half convenience store, half soju room.
    편외방 pyeonibang
  • Which Italian sports brand was sold to a Korean company in 2007?
    Fila
  • For what were these people peacefully rallying?
    Impeachment of Park Geun Hae
  • Where was the setting of the movie, ‘Friend’ 칭구?
    Busan
  • When this potato chip flavour was first introduced, it flew off the shelves and became a hotly sought after snack.
    Honey Butter
  • This was commonly used in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. What is it?
    A Korean-English Electronic Dictionary
  • Before Dongdaemun Design Plaza was built, what was located in this spot?
    A baseball stadium (and then a flea market)
  • What is this place?
    A pojangmacha 포장마차
  • What were the popular series of jokes in Korea in the 1990s about a guy who was always chased by a ghost?
    Mandeuki 만득이
  • The YouTube sensational videos featuring people stuffing their gullets.
    Mukbang
  • What is the make and model of this car?
    Daewoo Tico
  • What is this island?
    Dokdo 독도
  • In what year was Namdaemun 남대문 the victim of arson?
    2008
  • Which cosmetics brand, that first opened shop in 2002 at Ehwa women’s university , featured a red flower on the logo?
    Missha
  • Who was this fashion designer who was known predominantly for his evening and wedding gown collections?
    Andre Kim
  • Who is this singer? Hint: she has layers
    Yangpa 양파
  • Who is this prominent openly gay celebrity in Korea?
    Hong Seok-Cheon 홍석천
  • What are they selling?
    Yakult (yogurt)
  • What is the job title of these women?
    Narrator Models