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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