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There are numbers of people who have assisted, motivated and helped us
First we wish to express our sincere gratitude to our guide Sir. Jhon Mark
Mercene for his patient guidance, support and helping us through the research
process. We also extended our thanks to our panelist, for sharing their
suggestions to make this study improve. We like to thanks our friends for
helping and motivating us and my beloved parents for their support, strength,
help and everything else. Above all, to our Almighty God because through Him,
- The Researchers
DEDICATION
This study aims to find out the impact of watching Korean dramas
among the selected Senior High school students of the Marinduque Midwest
College and to determine the factors why most of the Filipino youth especially
students in terms of age and gender; what are the factors that influence the
Filipino teenagers specifically the Senior High School students to watch Korean
dramas and what are the impacts of Korean dramas among the Senior High
Behaviors. The method utilized in this study was mixed method both
senior high school students and selected using purposive sampling technique.
adapted by the researcher was utilized to gather necessary data for this study.
Data were presented using graphs and tables. Frequency, percentage, ranking
and weighted mean were used to analyze and interpret the data gathered.
Results showed that the main factors why most of the Senior High school
students are attracted to watch Korean dramas were because of the fact that it
each Korean dramas depicts. Results further showed that majority of the
respondents spent more than 5 hours in watching and sacrifice mostly their
sleep. Topping the list of what the students adapt/pick up in watching were the
researchers to tackle and focus on the content of Korean dramas through using
tackle and focus on the impact of watching Korean dramas on the academic
and in-depth studies on the impact of Korean dramas among the Filipino
youths; 5) The researchers have recommended that the Senior High school
students should practice time-management and use their time wisely when it
comes in watching.
INTRODUCTION
widely popular and known worldwide. It is usually in episodic type wherein the
Over the years, the Korean wave has swept throughout the Philippine
media industry. Every day we can see a lot of Korean dramas aired on
television. Even in social media, its rapid spread made it even more popular.
Most common Korean dramas that we often see are all about romantic dramas,
sometimes with a twist of action and comedy. Moreover, Korean dramas are no
different from other teledramas. But what gives Korean dramas more
television, many of the viewer’s got entertained on how the story of each Korean
from the 21st century, most of the media such as ABS-CBN and GMA aired
brought with it a new form of trends that made an impact and influenced to a
different mediums such as online site offering K-dramas, DVD’s, from television
and sometimes often ask a friends who has for a copy of such series and etc.
had been used by the people to watch K-dramas. Many slowly become addicted
and get crazy over watching it. It seemed to hypnotize them. Since then, when
Korean dramas made a hit, many of the Filipino viewer’s especially the
teenagers of today’s prefer to watch Korean dramas than any other teledramas.
Korean dramas. It caught the teen’s attention by its theme, story, the
characters and even the soundtrack in which by these could have a great
are being addicted to it and with the continuous practice; they began to absorb
the culture of korea. As a result, many among the filipino teenagers nowadays
tends to sacrifice their time for sleep, foods, communication, family bonding
According to Delos Reyes et.al (2017) based on the study they conducted,
physical, emotional and mental state. Some of the teens tend to sacrifice their
This study was conducted in order to find out the impacts of Korean
dramas among the Filipino teenagers specifically the Senior High School
1.1 Age
1.2 Gender
2. What are the factors that influence the Filipino teenagers specifically the
2.3 Main Reasons/ Factors why the Senior High school students are
2.4 Elements of Korean Dramas that are attractive to the students why
they watch.
3. What are the impacts of Korean Dramas among the Senior High school
This study intends to focus on the impact of Korean dramas among the
Senior High School students of the Marinduque, Midwest College and to find
out how Korean dramas affect the student’s lifestyle and behaviors and as wel
The viewers, this study will benefits the viewers because they will be able to
make use of information in this research study in looking for Korean movies or
of k-dramas), through this study, the fans may gain understanding of their
fandom, and how their consumption of Korean dramas affects their lifestyle
and behavior. Through this study, it will further encourage them to practice
The Future Researchers who will make follow up research regarding the
materials.
dramas among the Senior High school students of the Marinduque Midwest
College. The respondents of the study were the Senior High school students
among the Filipino teenagers specifically to the Senior High school students of
dramas affect the Senior High school student’s lifestyle and behavior. The
study also seeks to find out if Korean dramas affect the academic performance
students, some of the respondents may not able to answer seriously and with
honesty and some may discontinue answering, some of the questionnaires may
early 1960’s. At that time most dramas were made to educate the public and
Korean dramas, the military government began imposing tighter controls over
the “poor taste” content and required the networks to allocate more
broadcasting time to news and educational programmers. Later on, in the year
1980’s, the variety of Korean dramas increased, the Korean tv networks began
offering trending dramas, focusing on the lives and love stories of the younger
Over the years Korean dramas have evolved immensely. But we can all
agree that it has been for the better. The reach and impact they have today is
popularity of Korean Culture throughout the world made a great impact on the
lives of the teenagers in today’s generation with its teledramas, films, pop
music etc. In her paper it founded that, youths are the one who are most
influenced by the Korean wave and one of those are the Filipino youths. Those
youths are exposed to the different kinds and genres of music and Korean
dramas. In going to school, you can easily observed that Korean sensations are
almost everywhere. You can notice that students are listening and singing
songs in Korean language, talked about their favorite Korean dramas then
admire the actors and actresses in the movie and sometimes impersonate their
looks.
palace”had its stunning success. Some of the countires in Asia that was hitted
are Japan, China, Hongkong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Philippines. Through this
day, encompassing everything from dramas and movies to food and clothes.
The plot can go from cliché but subtle to deep and unpredictable which is
probably the main reasons to why we super love it. The way the elements and
the story are presented in a different ways, adding the fact that Korean
actors/actresses are certainly adorable for our lives. It simply is hard to resist
blows our mind and makes us extremely kilig. Casasola also claimed that they
impact of Korean dramas is the culture and how well-written the stories are,
also the etiquettes and mannerisms shown. Another impact would be that they
Koreans have been the top visitors to the Philippines. Lee said, “Since my
Temblor (2016), concluded that K-Drama is known for its fresh storylines
countries and even among westerners. Its stories appeal to the masses,
especially the youth and middle-aged. The cast usually includes an "eye
candy," giving viewers more reasons to enjoy the show by employing good-
looking actors whose looks alone are enough to sustain attention. The "kilig"
ABS-CBN are leading the way in importing Korean dramas in the country which
have become hit in the 2000’s. Abacan says “Filipinos love koreannovelas
because they can relate to the stories .Most of the time; the Korean dramas are
give viewers a different style of storytelling from usual Filipino soap operas, or
"teleseryes." Since Korean dramas are aired only two hours a week, compared
to the Filipino daily 30-minute episodes, viewers can expect a faster pace.
Studies conducted about Korean dramas
that Eighty percent of students in their school have watched Korean dramas.
And the two main reasons why these students would like to watch Korean
dramas are the content and the cast. Sixty-two percent of students averagely
spend one hour watching Korean dramas in one day. Therefore, it can prove
that Korean dramas have become a fad among most students in their school.
Some answered Korean dramas do not attract them. In their survey, most
Commerce have watched Korean dramas. There are two main effects of Korean
dramas on the students. One is the students’ academic performances and the
things they adapt in watching Korean dramas such as products. On the other
hand, after watching Korean dramas, most teenagers become Korean maniacs
and actively participate in many activities, but they aren’t willing to spend their
money buying products related to Korean dramas. From their survey they
concluded that Korean dramas are exactly popular with the students in their
school, but watching Korean dramas doesn’t bring them negative effects, no
According to Naidu (2015) based on the findings of his study, From the
collected data the researcher is able to establish that audience between the age
groups of 21-30 formed the highest number of K-drama viewers. The female
had watched K-dramas, thereby proving K-dramas reach and popularity among
its audience. Many of the viewer’s was able to pick up to various habits
depicted on the shows in which by these changes their daily lives and
relationship between the age and gender for K-drama viewership. There is no
According to Delos Reyes et.al (2017), based on the study they conducted
physical, emotional and mental state. The effects acquired by them, affect their
view of reality. Most of them are influenced by K-drama in fashion aspect; they
see that the shows that they watch have fashionable clothes, make-up and
watch. Some of the teens tend to sacrifice their food and time just to watch K-
Dramas they like. In some cases, lack of sleep due to desire to watch is one of
the factors. Their love of watching has affected their bodies. In mental side,
because of Korean dramas, instead of using Filipino slang they now start to use
Korean expressions and terms such as “aegyo” or acting cute randomly. Some
of them think that they are emotionally maturing because of K-Drama they
watch. Since teenagers have been watching K-dramas for long time, most of
them are currently following a certain show of their choice. Some of the
respondents consider watching K-Dramas a part of their routine. It is very
normal for them to watch K-Drama’s. Not because all of them were addicted
but because watching K-dramas gratifies their need for entertainment. As the
teenagers find their sense of escape in K-dramas, they have been dependent on
it.
Philippines, it stated there that attraction of the Filipino fans on the foreign
media content was due to the presence of familiar cultural offerings (language,
visuals, cultural capital and story). These cultural offerings, in turn, gratified
the needs of the Filipino fans, especially in terms of their needs for
The input of the study focuses on the Senior High school students
which contains the age and gender. Through the use of questionnaires
encompassing close and open ended questions and verbal likert’s scale, the
contained the major impact of Korean dramas among the Senior High school
students in terms of lifestyle and behaviors. The output further contains the
factors that influenced the Senior High school students to watch Korean
dramas.
Definition of Terms
Impact. This refers to the effects of Korean dramas among the Filipino
Kilig factor. This is what the viewer’s experience when watching Korean
dramas.
culture.
Lifestyle and Behavior. This refers to the impact on viewer’s way of living and
Senior High School Students. This refers to the respondents of the study.
different countries/place.
Chapter III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter details out the research methodology for the present study.
Research Design
dramas among the Senior High school students of the Marinduque Midwest
College, this research study utilized aspects of both qualitative and quantitative
with meaning , and in particular how people make sense of the world and how
events. Through using mixed method, the researchers will able to gather
relevant and accurate information and findings regarding the impact of Korean
College.
Furthermore, under this mixed method is a descriptive ex-post facto
the impact of Korean dramas among the students of MMC. Joynson (2014)
stated that, one of the main benefits of descriptive method is that fact that it
uses both quantitative and qualitative data in order to find the solution to
whatever is being studied. This turn can help to describe and give an answer to
certain life experiences. Ex-post facto is applicable in this study because it will
helps the researchers to identify the major factors of why most of the Filipino
youths today specifically the Senior High school students are attracted to
ex-post facto research is the process beginning with a phenomenon and going
backward in time to identify casual factors. It measures the cause and effect
used basic qualitative studies because it will help the researchers able to get
the opinions and views of the students regarding Korean dramas in their life.
Variables and Measures
The table below showed the variable and measures used in the study
Variables Measures
1. Socio-demographic profile of the 1.1 Age
students 1.2 Gender
samples of the study. According to Laerd Dissertation (2012), the main goal of
that are of interest, which will best enable you to answer your research
questions. Since the study focuses on the impacts of Korean dramas among the
purposive sampling technique it will able to help the researchers find out the
major impact of Korean dramas and the factors that influence the Senior High
school students to watch specifically the students who are fund of watching
Korean dramas.
Research respondents
of the present study. They were the chosen respondents because ever since
Korean dramas was introduced in the Philippines, senior high school students
Research Locale
The study was conducted at the Marinduque Midwest College, since the
chosen respondents are the students of the school. MMC is located within
Dili,Gasan, Marinduque.
FIGURE II. Map of Marinduque, Midwest College
Figure II shows the map of the Dili, Gasan, Marinduque wherein the
Marinduque, Midwest College is located and the locale of the present study.
Research Instruments
The questionnaires are consisted of items that determined the impact of Korean
dramas among Senior High School student of the Marinduque Midwest College.
and efficient way of obtaining large amounts of information from a large sample
the study. Through close and open ended questions, the researchers were able
can choose multiple answers that match their preferred answers. In addition
the researcher further includes verbal likert scale in the questionnaires for
accurate information and to determine the level of how Korean dramas affects
the students.
Data Collection
In collection of the data, the researchers personally administered the
researcher uses the time allotted for vacant to avoid distractions of class
The primary data was personally obtained from the respondents. The
secondary data was obtained from the online resources, articles, published and
unpublished thesis. The draft of the questionnaires was drawn out based on
procedure.
Making of request
Identification of the
Preparation of letter,requestiing for
Identification of sample size from the
approval and
total population as questionnaires to
respondents respondents of the be administered
permission to
conduct a study from
study
the principal
Computation and
Interpretation of Results and
the gathered Discussion
data
Ethical Considerations
The present study was subject to certain ethical issues. The students as
be part and participate in the research. At the same time , the respondents has
their own free will to withdraw in the study. The aim of the consent letter was
The following ethical guidelines were put into places by the researchers
1. The researchers assured that the dignity and wellbeing of the students
2. The students were fully informed regarding the objectives of the study.
confidential and used only for the academic purposes of the particular
research.
After collecting the data needed, the researchers tabulated and analyzed
1. The collected data from the respondents was determined by using the
Percentage
P=percentage
Weighted Mean
A. WM= 5f+4f+3f+2f+1f
N
B. WM= Total weighted mean
1.6-2.5 Disagree 2
Disagree
3.6-4.5 Agree 4
gathered based on the answers of the respondents from the instrument used in
the study and the research questions cited in the first chapter. Data were
dramas among the lives of Senior high school students of Marinduque Midwest
College particularly on the lifestyle and behaviors. Also to determine the factors
that influenced the students to watch. Data were obtained from self-
grade 11 and 12 students. The collected data was based on the sampling
result was tallied and presented using different tables and graphs, applying
mean.
DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
Although it was not part of the purpose of the study, this set of data was
17-18
34%
15-16
66%
15-16 17-18
A total of 127 participants answered the survey and the following results were
derived from it:
Marked percentage (66%) of the respondents are under 15-16 years old.
34% of the respondents are under the age of 17-18 years old.
20%
80%
Female Male
A total of 127 participants answered the survey and the following results were
Sub question no.2: Factors that influenced the students to watch K-dramas.
Based on the result gathered, it was found out that among the given
popular Korean dramas the Senior High school students have watched , Legend
of the Blue Sea got the highest frequency of ninety-nine (99) or ranked 1,
Goblin got rank 2 with the frequency of ninety (90), followed by Boys Over
and Weightlifting Fairy got the rank 4.5 with the frequency of seventy (70); The
Heirs got rank 6 with the frequency of sixty-nine (69); Strong Woman: Do Bong
Soon got rank 7 with the frequency of sixty-seven (67); Descendants of the Sun
got rank 8 with the frequency of sixty-four (64); Hwarang got rank 9 with the
frequency of sixty-two (62); Scarlet Heart got rank 10 with a frequency of fifty-
two (52); Let’s Fight Ghost got rank 11 with a frequency of 47; Heartstrings got
rank 12 with a frequency of 42; Pinocchio got rank 13 with the frequency of
thirty-eight (38) followed by W that got rank 14 with a frequency of 34; Who
Are You: School 2015 got rank 15 with a frequency of twenty-nine (29). Tied in
place are the K-dramas Sensory Couple and The Liar and His Lover both got
rank 16.5 with a frequency of twenty-seven(27);The blood got rank 18 with the
twenty (20) and rank 19. On the last rank which is specified in others by three
of the respondents are the K-dramas Tomorrow With You, Cunning Single
prefer
not to
answer 1hr
9% 13%
more 2hrs
than 11%
5hrs
3hrs
33%
17%
5hrs 4hrs
7%
10%
A total of 106 participants answered the survey and the following results were
Majority of the Senior High school students averagely spend more than
one day.
2.3 Main Reasons/ Factors why the Senior High school students are attracted
Table 3. Ranking of the Factors/ Main reasons that influenced the students to watch
1. For favorite 57 1
actors/actresses.
2. To learn about another 56 2
culture.
3. Peer influences 55 3.5
4. To feel inspired 55 3.5
5. For romantic plots 54 5
6. To de-stress 53 6
7. To kill time 46 7
8.To escape the realities of 35 8
everyday life
INTERPRETATION
The variables that are being analyzed here are the common factors/main
reasons that influenced the students to watch Korean dramas. The following
factors includes the Peer influences, for favorite actors and actresses, to learn
about another culture, to feel inspired, for romantic plots, to kill time, to de-
stress, to escape the realities of everyday life, the researchers further added, all
of the above, none of the above, prefer not to answer and others as responses.
A total of 106 answered the survey and the following results were derived from
it:
For favorite actors/actresses got the highest frequency of 57 and got the
To learn about another culture got rank 2 with the frequency of 56.
Both Peer influences and to feel inspired got rank 3.5 with the
frequencies of 55.
To escape the realities of everyday life got the lowest frequency of 35 and
got rank 8.
On the result gathered above, 3 of the respondents answered none of the
above, 4 prefer not to answer and no one answered all of the above and
others.
2.4 Elements of Korean Dramas that are attractive to the students why they
Table 4. Ranking of the Elements of K-drama that are attractive to the students
why they watch
1.Cast(good-looking 76 1
actors/actresses)
2.Content/Story of K-K- 71 2
dramas
3.Korean 51 3
Clothes/Fashion
5.OST(Original 46 5
Soundtracks)
6.Korean Products 37 6
INTERPRETATION
The variables that are being analyzed here are the elements of K-drama
that attractive to the students why they watch. The following elements includes
the OST, Cast, Content, Korean Clothes/Fashion, Culture and Foods, Korean
Products, the researchers further added, all of the above, none of the above,
got the rank 1 among the following elements that are attractive to the
above, 1 answered prefers not to answer and no one answered all of the
45% 43%
40%
35%
30%
25% 22%
20%
16%
15%
10% 8%
6%
5% 3%
1%
0%
Comedy Romance Horror Action Historical Sports Others
INTERPRETATION
The variables that are being analyzed here are the different Genre of Korean
dramas and the most favorite genre of the students. The following genre
A total of 106 answered the survey and the following results were derived from
it:
Sub question no. 3: The impacts of Korean dramas among the Senior High
The variables that are being analyzed here are the common things that the
students adapt/pick up from watching Korean dramas that they used in their
daily lives as well. The following includes Fashion and Style, Language, Food,
Posing, Facial expression, the researchers further added all of the above, none
it:
rank 1 among the things the students adapt from watching Korean
Fashion and Style(trying out new style of trends) got rank 2 with the
Posing got rank 4 with the frequency of 29 as adapted and used in the
got the lowest frequency of 29and got rank 5 as adapted and used in the
others.
INTERPRETATION
The variables that are being analyzed here are the things that the students
often sacrifices to watch Korean dramas. The following includes Food, sleep,
A total of 106 answered the survey and the following results were derived from
it:
Sleep got the highest frequency of 69 and got rank 1 as what they often
Foods(does not eat on proper time)got rank 2 with the frequency of 33.
Family bonding got the lowest frequency of 11 and got rank 5 as what
the above and no one answered others and prefer not to answer.
Figure 6.1 Do you think you would continue to be a fan of Korean wave in
the future?
INTERPRETATION
24% of the respondents answered More new idols will enter the Korean
entertainment industry.
5% answered Others.
Side effects of watching Korean dramas
As a whole, the table revealed that the respondents are “Neither agree
nor Disagree” on the side effects of watching Korean dramas among their lives.
Taken singly it shows that the respondents are “Agree” when it comes to
can’t stop myself from watching another episode (x=3.7) cry during
heartbreaking and sad scenery (x=3.7) and suddenly takes interest in learning
Korean language (x=3.6). On the other hand, the respondents are “Neither
Agree Nor disagree” when it comes to my playlist become filled with Ost (x=3.0),
find myself uttering Korean expressions or words (x=3.5) and experienced the
“last episode syndrome” (x=3.4). The respondents are “Disagree” when it comes
among the lives of the Senior High school students and further find out why
they like to watch Korean dramas the researchers asked for the personal
Korean dramas and what do they feel when watching through open-ended
questions on the last part of the questionnaires. The researchers presents some
Student A answered, “I like watching Korean dramas, because it’s content are
every meaningful, especially the romance because it has a twist and because of
Student B anwered, “Because I like its stories and content, it never failed to
make me happy. It’s my pass time whenever I’m bored. Well I can feel different
emotions based on the role and how the artist portrays it. I can feel happy, loved
Student C answered, “I like to watch Korean dramas because I like the content
of the story which made me feel more excited and getting more interested about
it.”
Student D replied, “I like Korean dramas because their stories are so amazing
to watch and I feel more comfortable in watching K-dramas rather than some of
my day awesome. It made me feel that I’m the lead actress in every K-drama
and every lead actor made me feel the butterflies in my stomach and sometimes
One student answered, “I like watching Korean dramas because it kills time
and the actors/actresses are attractive and good at acting. I feel like I can
Another student also replied, “I like watching Korean dramas because it’s fun.
My stress just fade away watching it. It makes me feel inspired especially when
the leading characters have an admirable personality. “Another student also
answered, “I love their culture and on how they can bring “kilig” in a simple
way. I feel less stress and I feel that I was also in Korea.”
makes me happy. It’s one of my favorite hobby. I’m fond of watching Kdrama’s
during my free time. It makes me feel inspired and I can say, I can learn many
watching Korean dramas because it can relieve stress. Less boredom when I’m
in home and it is so fun watching Korean dramas because I can’t stop my feeling
that the Senior High school students like watching Korean dramas because of
its content or the stories, also the actors/actresses. Based on the students,
Korean dramas relieves their stress and make them inspired and less their
boredom. Some stated that, they feel happy, inlove and so kilig. They also learn
so many things from watching it. Others are fund of watching because they
the whole study is given. It also provides a summary of the main findings of the
Summary of Findings
This study focuses on the impact of Korean dramas among the Senior
well as the academic performance. This study also ought to find out the Causes
or main factors why the Senior High school students are attracted to watch
Korean dramas.
The input were the Senior High school students itself, questionnaires served as
process to gather needed data and the output was the impacts of Korean
dramas among the Lifestyle and behaviors and the Causes/main reasons why
causes/factors why the Senior high are attracted to watch, through the use of
ex-post facto study under quantitative research and basic qualitative studies
under the qualitative research. Respondents of this study were 106 senior high
researchers was utilized to gather necessary data for this study. The collected
data was based on the sampling method of Purposive sampling. Data were
After analyzing and interpreting the data, the summarized findings are
On Age: Majority of the respondents are under the age of 15-16 years old
and the minority of the respondents are under the age of 17-18 which means
that majority of the viewers of Korean dramas belong to the age of 15-16.
the respondents are male which means that female has the greater viewing of
stated that the female audience seemed to take up to more number of K-drama
Korean dramas.
The researchers asked the respondents for their most watched given
popular Korean dramas and among the result gathered, the researchers
selected the five most watched Korean dramas among the senior high school
On the given popular Korean dramas, airing on the top five that mostly
watched by the senior high students are as followed; Legend of the Blue
Sea as the top 1; Goblin as top 2; Boys over flowers as top 3; Love in the
Majority of the senior high school students averagely spend more than 5
hours on watching Korean dramas in one day while the minority of the
2.3 Main Reasons/ Factors why the Senior High school students are
Based on the result gathered, the two main reasons or factors why the
senior high school students are attracted to watch Korean dramas was
because of favorite actors/actresses and to learn about another culture.
The least factor was to escape from the realities of everyday life.
2.4 Elements of Korean Dramas that are attractive to the students why
they watch.
Based on the result gathered, the two main elements of Korean dramas
why the senior high school students are attracted to watch Korean
Content/story. The element of Korean drama that had the least choice of
which claims that Korean drama stories appeal to the masses, especially the
youth and middle-aged. The cast usually includes an "eye candy," giving
The researchers asked the respondents for their favorite genre of Korean
dramas and based on the result gathered, the top 3 favorite genre of the
respondents are as followed; Romance got the top 1; Comedy got top 2
and Horror got top 3. The followings only reveal that romance was the
the senior high school students in watching Korean dramas was the
Based on the result gathered, the two main often sacrifices by the senior
high school students just to watch Korean dramas was sleep and food(ex.
The result is similar to the study conducted by Delos Reyes et.al dated
2017, based on the study they conducted Korean dramas have been touching
the teenagers’ personality through physical, emotional and mental state. Most
of them are influenced by K-drama in fashion aspect; they see that the shows
that they watch have fashionable clothes, make-up and hair. They become
teens tend to sacrifice their food and time just to watch K-dramas they like. In
some cases, lack of sleep due to desire to watch is one of the factors.
Korean Wave in the future
In this part, the researchers asked the students regarding if they will
continue to be a fan of the Korean wave in the future and based on the
students said that “Once a fan, always a fan” followed by the answer
that “More new idols will enter the Korean entertainment industry.”
that the respondents are “Neither Agree Nor Disagree” on the side effects
3.3. “I can’t stop myself from watching another episodes and cry during
heartbreaking and sad scenery” are the two major side effects of
Personal Views/Opinion
selected students, it only shows that the Senior High school students like
watching Korean dramas because of its content or the stories, also the
that, they feel happy, inlove and so kilig. They also learn so many things
from watching it. Others are fund of watching because they simply love
the culture.
Conclusions
the interest of most Filipino people especially the Filipino youths of the present
generation. In the study, the researchers have concluded that the main factors
why most of the senior high students of Marinduque, Midwest College are
attracted to watch Korean dramas were because of the fact that it features
hours for the sake of watching episodes and they were able to also sacrifice
their time of sleep, food, communication and some school stuff just to continue
the marathon.
impact on the senior high school students of MMC. It also shows that it brings
a great impact on the lifestyle and behaviors of the students. From the study,
the researchers have concluded that Korean dramas have been touching the
lives of the students in terms of lifestyle and behavior and exactly popular with
the Senior High school students of Marinduque, Midwest College. Despite of its
content and popularity that brings “kilig” and relieves stress on the senior high,
the researchers further concluded that watching Korean dramas doesn’t bring
Recommendations
current study did not include this matter. Through studying the content, the
future researchers may further contribute information regarding why many are
students.
4. The Future researchers may conduct further and in-depth studies on the
5. The researchers have recommended that the Senior High school students
should practice time-management and use their time wisely when it comes in
watching.
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