THE EFFECTS OF WATCHING KOREAN DRAMAS TO THE
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 11 GHT 2A PHINMA
UNIVERSITY OF PANGASINAN
MEMBERS
Joshua Jermaine S. Yu
Michael Louis P. Gutay
Mark Kevin V. Flores
Mark Denzel V. Decena
Jezer Ramon J. Noriega
Jenine Laarni S. Alcantara
Jolina T. Bustillo
Ke Anne Heidi Delangosa
Jochelle P. Mission
Lyka Jane B. Lopez
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CHAPTER 1
A.Background of the study
Korean dramas (K-dramas) are no different from our regular
TV series. They all contain enough drama, comedy and romance,
just like TV series here, but what sets K-dramas apart is their
approach on these dramas. Unlike native TV series K-dramas have
a maximum run of 16 episodes per series. As compared to native TV
series that run for 300 episodes plus and still don’t conclude. This
approach in K-dramas keeps it fresh with the audience.
In this generation, most of the Filipinos are addicted on
watching Korean drama. Korean drama or K-drama refers to
televised dramas in the Korean language, made in South Korea,
mostly in a miniseries format, with distinctive features that set them
apart from television series and soap operas made elsewhere.
South Korea started to broadcast television series in the
1960s. Today's mini deurama format of 12–24 episodes started in
the 1990s, transforming traditional historical series to this format
and creating the notion of "fusion sageuks". Korean dramas are
usually shot within a very tight schedule, often a few hours before
actual broadcast. Screenplays are flexible and may change anytime
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during production, depending on viewers' feedback, putting actors
in a difficult position. Production companies often face financial
issues.
B.Statement of the problem
This study aims to answer the following questions
What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of the
following?
1.1 Age
1.2 Gender
1.3 Frequency of watching Korean Drama per day
2. How the students spent their time in watching Korean Drama
3. What are the effects of watching Korean Drama to the student’s
academic performance?
4. What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of watching Korean
Dramas in the academic performance of Grade 11 GHT 2A PHINMA
University of Pangasinan?
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C.Scope and Delimitation
Determining the effects of watching Korean Dramas in the
academic performance of the Grade 11 GHT 2A students was the
focus of this research. The study is limited only to the Grade 11 GHT
2A of PHINMA University of Pangasinan. The information needed will
be gathered using a questionnaire. All information and conclusions
drawn from this study were obtained only to this group of students.
D.Significance of the Study
This study aims to identify how it will benefit the following:
Students. The study will benefit the students for it can improve their
awareness on the other country’s culture and way of living through
watching Korean drama, which eventually may help them on their
academic performance.
Teachers. The study will serve as a reference to be able to cope up
with the student’s personal growth concerning their attraction in
Korean drama.
School. The study will determine if Korean have great influence on
the students. Thus, it can help them come up with ideas that will
improve and uplift the educational status of the students. It can also
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serve as basis for conducting more interesting programs and
activities in the future that will gain the interest of the students to
achieve their academic goals.
Future researcher. This will serve as reference and guide for
researchers when creating their own studies related to the subject
matter.
E.Definition of Terms
For better clarification and understanding of the terms used on this
study, the following are defined conceptually and operationally.
K-Drama (abbreviation of Korean Drama). This refers to
televised dramas in the Korean language, made in South Korea,
mostly in a miniseries format, with distinctive features that set them
apart from television series and soap operas made elsewhere.
Sageuk. This refers to any Korean television or film drama that is
either based on historical figures, incorporates historical events, or
uses a historical backdrop
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