Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“K-Pop” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Introduction to K-Pop

1. What do you know about K-Pop?
2. When did you first hear about K-Pop?
3. What makes K-Pop different from other music genres?
4. Why do you think K-Pop is popular around the world?
5. Can you name any K-Pop bands or artists?

II. K-Pop Music and Dance

6. What is your favorite K-Pop song?
7. Do you know any famous K-Pop dance moves?
8. How important is choreography in K-Pop performances?
9. Have you tried to learn a K-Pop dance?
10. What do you like about K-Pop music videos?

III. K-Pop Bands and Idols

11. Who is your favorite K-Pop group, and why?
12. What do you admire about K-Pop idols?
13. Have you ever been to a K-Pop concert?
14. How do K-Pop bands influence fashion and style?
15. What is the process of training to become a K-Pop idol?

IV. K-Pop Culture

16. What do you think about the fan culture in K-Pop?
17. How do you show support for your favorite K-Pop artists?
18. What are some K-Pop fan activities you know of?
19. Have you ever participated in a K-Pop fan event?
20. How does K-Pop bring people from different countries together?

V. K-Pop and Language Learning

21. Has K-Pop inspired you to learn Korean?
22. Do you look up the lyrics and translations of K-Pop songs?
23. How does K-Pop help in understanding Korean culture?
24. What Korean phrases have you learned from K-Pop?
25. Do you think K-Pop is a good way to get interested in language learning?

VI. K-Pop in Media and Entertainment

26. How is K-Pop represented in your country’s media?
27. What K-Pop shows or dramas have you watched?
28. How has K-Pop affected trends in media and entertainment?
29. Who is a rising K-Pop star or band that you know of?
30. What K-Pop related content do you follow on social media?

VII. The Industry Behind K-Pop

31. What do you think of the training system for K-Pop idols?
32. How does the K-Pop industry promote their artists?
33. What are the challenges faced by K-Pop idols?
34. How does the K-Pop industry influence global music markets?
35. What is your opinion on the competitiveness in the K-Pop industry?

VIII. Global Impact of K-Pop

36. How has K-Pop influenced global pop culture?
37. What global issues has K-Pop addressed through its music?
38. How do K-Pop artists collaborate with international musicians?
39. What role does K-Pop play in South Korea’s economy?
40. How do you think K-Pop will evolve in the future?

IX. Personal Experiences with K-Pop

41. How does K-Pop music make you feel?
42. What is a memorable K-Pop moment for you?
43. Has K-Pop affected your personal style or lifestyle?
44. How do you discover new K-Pop songs or artists?
45. What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned about K-Pop?

X. K-Pop Controversies and Issues

46. Are you aware of any controversies in the K-Pop world?
47. How do K-Pop idols deal with the pressure of fame?
48. What do you think about the issue of privacy for K-Pop stars?
49. How do K-Pop fans respond to issues within the industry?
50. What can be done to improve the well-being of K-Pop idols?

XI. Supporting K-Pop Artists

51. How can fans support their favorite K-Pop artists?
52. What is the importance of music shows for K-Pop groups?
53. How do K-Pop idols communicate with their fans?
54. What’s the role of social media in a K-Pop artist’s success?
55. How can international fans overcome the language barrier?

XII. Beyond Music: The Influence of K-Pop

56. How has K-Pop influenced fashion and beauty standards?
57. In what ways has K-Pop promoted Korean culture globally?
58. What K-Pop inspired trends have you noticed in your country?
59. How do K-Pop artists inspire their fans beyond music?
60. What do you think is the future of K-Pop on the world stage?