Final Draft of My Introduction

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study
 
Korean dramas are full of entertainment, with dramatic plots, adorable and handsome male actors, both main and supporting, and have always a pretty leading lady!

Korean drama refers to TV series, it was produced in the Korean language for Korean audiences and it is also available with English subtitles for other viewers. Many of these dramas become popular throughout Asia, especially in the Philippines and have contributed to the general uniqueness of the Korean wave. Most Korean drama series has also become popular throughout East Asian countries such as Japan, China, and Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand.
 
Korean dramas are typically involve conflicts such as marital relationships, relationships between in-laws, and sometimes, a complicated love triangle, there is also a lot of comedy that would make you laugh. All Korean dramas are now released and available in DVD copies worldwide.

Korean DVDS are now released with English subtitles for the viewers around the world. Korean TV dramas have recently become popular in the United States, among Asian Americans and older viewers, many of them see these dramas as an alternative in their violent and racy content of soap operas.

Korean stars' faces today have become familiar throughout Asia. Some popular Korean dramas such as Dae Jang Geum (“The Jewel in the Palace”) have also showcased the traditional Korean ways of life.

The overwhelming success of South Korean dramas served as a major tourism attraction in South Korea. Many fans from the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan Indonesia and China became touristy and a lot of people group themselves to see the drama studios and the filming location of big productions.

Korean drama has become very popular all over the world because of its soap operas. Korean writers have been exercising their creative muscles on writing and a lot of people noticed it. The guys behind the production are also doing their homework. The result is that a best production that really seen by many people and add Korean flavor to it, which surprisingly attached to the viewers around the world. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_drama)

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what’s making Korean dramas really attractive to the mass. But one thing’s for sure even, Korean producers are sticking to the age-old recipe of good writing coupled with great production and casting. Try to watch Korean dramas, and you will really find it very interesting and enjoyable.

Abacan says Filipinos love Koreanovelas because they can relate to the stories.

"Filipinos love drama and stories that we can relate to. Most of the time, the Korean dramas are quite escapist and moving. Aside from the touching plotlines, the production is really a visual experience of places that most of us are not accustomed to seeing," he said. (http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/117_51344.html)

Instead of dealing only to the Korean culture, this research paper focuses on both Filipino and Korean dramas.


B. Statement of the Problem

This study aims to answer this question:

1. How Korean dramas have influenced Philippine culture to some extent?


C. Significance of the Study

Viewers. Viewers around the world would benefit from this study because they would be able to make use of the information in this research paper in looking of the movies or dramas they are interested to.

Fans. This paper would help the fans of Korean dramas to know more about their interest and likes. They could be motivated to demonstrate their involvement in this area of interests through certain behaviors.

Future Researchers. This study can help the future researchers to do the same studies. It also helps to make the study easier.


D. Scope and Delimitation

This study focuses on how Korean dramas influence the worldwide viewers. Korean dramas have been considered since it has been widely accepted by all ages.

This study will emphasize on how Korean drama influence the Filipino viewers. This study will not only focus on Korean drama but it also emphasizes how Korean drama become popular in the Philippines.


E. Materials and Method
 
This research paper uses a descriptive method since the researchers aim to discuss the adaptation of Korean dramas to Filipino dramas.

Information relevant to this study was gathered from different reference materials such as blogs, magazines and articles from online sources. In addition, a die-hard fan of Korean dramas who really into it was interviewed to strengthen the conclusion of this study.


F. Definition of Terms

Korean drama. K-drama for short, refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries format, produced in South Korea. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_drama)

Ch'oyong. Is a traditional drum dance of Korea.

Sandae. Is the masked dance. (http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/522018/sandae)

Philippine drama. Is a television form of melodramatic serialized fiction. It is rooted from two words: "tele", which is short for "television," and "serye", a Tagalog term for "series" and "drama" for drama. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_drama)

Entertainment. Is an action, event or activity that aims to entertain, amuse and interest an audience. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entertainment 

Zarzuela. is a Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that alternates between spoken and sung scenes, the latter incorporating operatic and popular song, as well as dance. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zarzuela)