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HanPil: Studies on Korea and the Philippines, 2021
This paper examines representations of inter-Korean relations in the Korean drama “Crash Landing ... more This paper examines representations of inter-Korean relations in the Korean
drama “Crash Landing on You” (CLOY), the meanings that are created through these representations, and what these reveal about notions of power relations between the North, which is being represented, and the South, which is doing the representing. Using Stuart Hall’s concept of representation, this paper looks into the meaning-making accorded by the South in depicting itself and the North. This paper explores the ideological frame that emerges due to the choices made by the creators of the drama series in representing the North and the South. This study finds that although efforts were made to present a well-rounded image of the North, hegemonic conceptions and verisimilitude abound in the form of Southern
superiority in economy, politics, and leadership. By emphasizing the economic prosperity of the South, the attractiveness of South Korean culture among North Korean youth, and by giving a glimpse of the inner workings of trade in the North, CLOY points to South Korea’s soft power that is slowly conquering the North’s youth culture, as well as the bottom rungs of North Korean society. Beyond entertainment, CLOY shows that the South’s soft power is subtly and silently conquering the North. Ultimately, CLOY’s North Korean representations reinforce the idea and meaning of Southern superiority and power.
Asian Journal of Communication, 2022
Korea's homogeneous society is changing. Through the influx of migrant wives, it is moving to... more Korea's homogeneous society is changing. Through the influx of migrant wives, it is moving toward a multicultural society. Brides from Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines comprise a significant number of migrant wives. This reality is reflected in Korean film and television. Their presence in media creates representations of Southeast Asian wives, which influence society's perceptions of what foreign presence entails and what multicultural society means. Using Judith Butler's theory of performative Gaze this research sought to find out how the representation of Southeast Asian wives is repeatedly "performed" and looked at through "the gaze" of 6 Korean film and television dramas.The research found out that Southeast Asian wives are stereotypically portrayed under Korean media gaze. Filipino wives are often depicted in three ways: educated but poor women marrying for money, sexual object of curiosity, and caring Catholic mothe...
HanPil: Studies on Korea and the Philippines, 2021
This paper examines representations of inter-Korean relations in the Korean drama “Crash Landing ... more This paper examines representations of inter-Korean relations in the Korean
drama “Crash Landing on You” (CLOY), the meanings that are created through these representations, and what these reveal about notions of power relations between the North, which is being represented, and the South, which is doing the representing. Using Stuart Hall’s concept of representation, this paper looks into the meaning-making accorded by the South in depicting itself and the North. This paper explores the ideological frame that emerges due to the choices made by the creators of the drama series in representing the North and the South. This study finds that although efforts were made to present a well-rounded image of the North, hegemonic conceptions and verisimilitude abound in the form of Southern
superiority in economy, politics, and leadership. By emphasizing the economic prosperity of the South, the attractiveness of South Korean culture among North Korean youth, and by giving a glimpse of the inner workings of trade in the North, CLOY points to South Korea’s soft power that is slowly conquering the North’s youth culture, as well as the bottom rungs of North Korean society. Beyond entertainment, CLOY shows that the South’s soft power is subtly and silently conquering the North. Ultimately, CLOY’s North Korean representations reinforce the idea and meaning of Southern superiority and power.
Asian Journal of Communication, 2022
Korea's homogeneous society is changing. Through the influx of migrant wives, it is moving to... more Korea's homogeneous society is changing. Through the influx of migrant wives, it is moving toward a multicultural society. Brides from Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines comprise a significant number of migrant wives. This reality is reflected in Korean film and television. Their presence in media creates representations of Southeast Asian wives, which influence society's perceptions of what foreign presence entails and what multicultural society means. Using Judith Butler's theory of performative Gaze this research sought to find out how the representation of Southeast Asian wives is repeatedly "performed" and looked at through "the gaze" of 6 Korean film and television dramas.The research found out that Southeast Asian wives are stereotypically portrayed under Korean media gaze. Filipino wives are often depicted in three ways: educated but poor women marrying for money, sexual object of curiosity, and caring Catholic mothe...