“The Influence of K-pop to teenagers in Naguilian National High School”

A Research Study presented to Naguilian National High School

Researchers:

Lennon John Gomez

Albert Liclican

Kaye Alexis Corpuz

Anjill Mae Murray Piloy

Shiera Mhae Rillorta

Rafunzell Sumaoang

Research Teacher:

Margarette P. Diaz

SY: 2018-2019
 APPROVAL SHEET

This research study entitled “The Influence of K-pop to teenagers in Naguilian National

High School” prepared by Lennon John Gomez, Albert Liclican, Kaye Alexis Corpuz, Anjill

Mae Murray Piloy, Shiera Mhae Rillorta and Rafunzell Sumaoang in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the subject Practical Research 1, has been examined and is recommended for

acceptance and approval for Oral defense.

Approved by:

BENIDICT D. CASUGA CHRIS JAN C. NONAN

SHS Teacher SHS Teacher

MARGARETTE P. DIAZ

Research Adviser

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Practical

Research 1.

Date of Oral Defense: March 20, 2019

BELLA S. ABERIN

OIC-Office of the Assistant Principal II

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

For this research to be made possible, knowledge, time, and wisdom were spent. The

researchers acknowledge that without the help of others, it would not be possible to finish this

research.

The researchers would like to extend their deepest gratitude to everyone who encouraged,

motivated, guide and helped the researchers during the conduct of their research study.

The researchers dedicated this study entitled,” The Influence of K-pop to teenagers in

Naguilian National High School”, first of all to the Almighty God in guiding them through their

short but meaningful journey.

The researchers’ appreciation to their parents who supported them emotionally and

financially, to Niño Felipin Pataray who help the researchers when they are perplexed in creating

this manuscript, to the respondents who willingly participated for the accomplishment of this

study, to their research teacher, Ma’am Margarette Diaz, who gave them necessary knowledge

and wisdom and to their friends who unceasingly encouraged them to finish their study.

WE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!

 DEDICATION

The researchers dedicate this research to the one above, our Almighty God who gave

them wisdom, knowledge, strength, and patience to pursue this study and for the guidance to

accomplish this research well.

To their beloved parents and teachers who have been their sources of inspiration and who

gave them discipline to tackle their task with determination. Without their love, support, and

assistance, this research would be impossible.

To their friends and co-ARMYs who showed support and constantly embolden them.

To Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS), the one who inspired them to tackle this topic, who

indeed encouraged them to love and believe to their selves and capabilities.

Lastly, the researchers would like to dedicate this for all the people especially to those

who like K-pop and passionately support their idols. Moreover, to those who misjudge and make

fun of K-pop and their fans.

 ABSTRACT

This study entitled “The Influence of K-pop to teenagers in Naguilian National High

School” was conducted at Naguilian National High School during the school year of 2018-2019.

The research sought to understand how K-pop influence Filipino teenagers’ lifestyle,

social life, decision-making in terms of fashion and music, and to discern how K-pop is

influential to teenagers.

There are five respondents. The main purpose of this study is to know, understand, and

help Filipino fans gain perception about the influence of k-pop in their lives.

After conducting the written interview, the researchers analyzed the data gathered. The

study found out that Filipino teens are highly exposed to Korean popular music, and consumed

these media content almost every day by utilizing various media, most specifically the Internet.

The Filipino fans are also attracted to the cultural offerings of K-pop content, especially the

visual elements including the physical appearance of the artists (face, fashion, hairstyle) and

visual aspects of the music videos (choreography, sets). Moreover, Filipino fans are also

indulging their selves to the K-pop songs lyrics and to their idols’ funny personalities.

Additionally, some of the fans are learning Korean language because of K-pop.
 Table of Contents

Chapter I: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study ............................................................................................................. 2-3

Conceptual Framework ....................................................................................................................4

Statement of the Problem .................................................................................................................5

Significance of the Study .................................................................................................................6

Scope and Delimitations ..................................................................................................................7

Definition of Terms...................................................................................................................... 7-8

Review of Related Literature ..................................................................................................... 9-11

Chapter II: METHODOLOGY

Research Design.............................................................................................................................12

Respondents ...................................................................................................................................12

Data Gathering Instruments .......................................................................................................... 12

Data Analysis ................................................................................................................................13

Data Gathering Procedure ..............................................................................................................13

Flowchart .......................................................................................................................................14

Chapter III: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Results and Discussion ............................................................................................................ 15-17

Chapter IV: SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary .......................................................................................................................................18

Findings.................................................................................................................................... 18-19

Conclusion .....................................................................................................................................19

Recommendation ...........................................................................................................................20

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

“Music can change the world because it can change people” – Paul David Hewson (Bono).

Music is now a part of many people’s lives and some even say that life is meaningless

without it. In our generation, many people are dependent to music. It is evident that mood

changes according on what genre of music they were listening to and these genres include; pop,

jazz, rock, slow rock, RNB, hip-hop or rap and many more.

K-pop fits in our generation, particularly, in the 21st generation, which has already

acknowledged the K-pop civilization. The rapid spread of K-pop in our country has made a great

impact to our people. Most schools in the Philippines have been exposed to k-pop music,

dominating the school itself. More and more students in our school are being influenced by the

groove and rhythm of K-pop music. Even on morning assemblies like exercises. K-pop

generation was originated by the means of globalization using internet. That is why most of us

are updated in the happenings in our world. In addition, like many other organizations in the

internet, organizations’ regarding K-pop is one of them. Facebook, Twitter and many other are

social networking cites where group of people in favor of K-pop are present. They are free to

express their feelings in these sites.

What is K-pop? It was referred to as the Korean Pop Music that originated in Korea. K-

pop music is now viral in the Philippines. It captures the attention of many people, especially on

teenagers. We are curious on how people interact on this kind of music. Does it have any effect

to the listeners? Can it change the personality of a person? Can it influence the way of living of a

person? How about the fans’ social life?

 This pushed and inspired the researchers to do such research regarding K-pop music. This

study is all about the influence of K-pop to Naguilian National High School K-pop fans.

Background of the Study

Since the advent of media, there has been an influx of ways and opportunities for fans to

express their admiration for a popular narrative or text. Fans send fan letters through snail mail,

or visit their idols on shoots and productions. And now especially with the dawn of new media

such as the Internet and cell phone, the audience and the fans have a faster avenue to express

their thoughts. After an episode of a drama series aired, fans would rally online to talk about

their thoughts on the recent episode minutes after the broadcast. Andrejevic’s study on the

productivity of online fans found that viewer thoughts on an episode can change the way writers

and producers create future episodes. Through different media, celebrities and broadcast

programs are now more reachable for the fans. It is the same way that even fans from one

country can access media content from another country. The world has become borderless, and

media and fan activities are just two aspects of globalization that brought about the openness of

the world. Therefore, it is no surprise that even a Mexicana named Thalia and four chinky-eyed

men from Taiwanese group F4 captured the hearts of the Filipinos. Marimar and Meteor Garden

were game-changers in the programming landscape of the Philippines and created a cult

following among Filipinos. Their penetration in the mainstream media and the openness of the

Filipinos to foreign media products brought upon the Korean Wave in the country. Since 2003,

Korean dramas have become a staple in Philippine television. Studies show that the Philippines

were only one of the many shores that the Korean wave, also known as Hallyu, affected

(Alanzalon, 2011).
 Hallyu is also known as the Korean Wave. It covers many facets of Korean culture, but

many believe it started in 1992, with the debut performance of Seo Taiji & Boys. Lee Soo-man, a

former Korean entertainer turned businessman who witnessed the group’s groundbreaking

presentation, immediately saw an opportunity and said that, “Made in Korea should be stressed,

and we should market music as cultural commodities”. At the height of the 1997 Asian financial

crisis, the Korean government passed a law devoted to bolstering the arts and dedicated at least

1% of the entire state budget to culture. The enactment of the 1999 Basic Law for the Promotion

of Cultural Industries might well be the official birth of the Korean cultural wave. Today, after

the success of H.O.T., Super Junior, Big Bang, and even Psy (whose phenomenal Gangnam Style

video has been viewed over 3 billion times on YouTube), BTS is taking on the world by

smashing every US record for a K-pop band. Nowadays, the girl group Momoland is also

marking the K-pop landscape with their catchy Bboom Bboom, whose dance challenge has

become viral in the Philippines. (Han, 2018)

 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

INPUT PROCESS

5 Respondents Written Interview

Questionnaires

OUTPUT

How K-pop influence Filipino teenager K-pop fans’ lifestyle?

Does K-pop influence teenager K-pop fans’ social life?

Does K-pop affect teenager K-pop fans in decision-making in

terms of fashion and music?

Why do Filipino teenager k-pop fans are hyping over k-pop

despite of the language barrier?

Why is K-pop influential to Filipino teenager K-pop fans?

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

General Objective:

This study aims to know how k-pop influence Filipino teenagers’ lifestyle.

Specific Objectives:

1. To be able to know how k-pop influence teenager fans’ social life.

2. To be able to know how k-pop affect teenager fans in decision-making in terms of fashion and

music.

3. To be able to know why teenager k-pop fans are hyping over k-pop despite of the language

barrier.

4. To be able to know how K-pop is influential to teenager fans.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The findings of this study could strengthen and contribute to the studies on the

appreciation of Filipinos on foreign media contents. Furthermore, it is an update on the studies of

phenomenon produced by Medias and the formation of fandoms in the Philippines based on

novelty and fads. The research firmly believe that through this study, the Filipino k-pop fans may

gain perception about the expansion of fandoms and consumption of K-pop media content.

Hence, they will start to realize that K-pop greatly influences not only their academic

performance at school but also their personal and social lives.

The following will benefit from this study:

To the students. The result of this study will surely benefit the students. With this, they will start

to realize that watching/listening to K-pop can influence not only their academic performance in

school but also the way they manage their time and action.

To the parents. The result of this study may help the parents know and understand why their

children are hyping over K-pop and consuming most of their time in streaming K-pop media

contents.

To future researchers. The finding of this study could provide meaning, additional information,

guide and reference that will surely help enhance their knowledge about the influence of

watching/listening to K-pop among teenagers.

To the People. The findings of this study could provide knowledge about the influence of K-pop

to teenagers on why they are consuming their time and effort in K-pop contents. They can also

gain insights on why teenagers are into this kind of music.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

This study entitled “The Influence of K-pop to Teenagers in Naguilian National High

School” was conducted at Naguilian National High School located at Imelda, Naguilian, La

Union during the school year 2018-2019.

In general, the coverage of this study focuses primarily on how k-pop influence Filipino

k-pop fans’ lifestyle and how influential it is to Filipino fans, mainly, students of NNHS. About

5 K-pop fans were purposively selected around Naguilian National High School. The study

depends on the honesty and sincerity of the respondents.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

This study will be consisting of words that will be used throughout this research. This

section is provided for better understanding of the following terms that will be used cohesively in

this study:

Hallyu- Is taken from two Korean root words. “Han” (Korean) and “Ryu” (Wave) — combined

literally, “Korean wave” and refers to the cultural wave that’s sweeping across the

Globe (Deen, 2012).

Internet- [1] is a vital factor in the spread of Hallyu, its attributes contributing to

the proliferation of the Hallyu (Magtortor, 2013). It is [2] a means of connecting a computer to

any other computer anywhere in the world via dedicated routers and servers.

(BusinessDictionary.com, n.d.).

Idol – a singer trained by an entertainment company marketed as an idol for the general

Public (Alanzalon, 2011) (e.g. BTS, Twice, Wanna One, Gfriend, TXT, ITZY)
K-pop-[1] Originated from a hybrid of American rock and Korean traditional beat beginning

from the late 1950s to the early 1960s (Kim, 2012). [2] K-pop is part of a broader trend

known as the Korean Wave and called “Hallyu” in Korean (Choe & Russell, 2012).

Mass Media- [1] One of the venues for consuming K-pop music and videos (Alanzalon, 2011).

[2] Can indeed breed new music genres (Oh & Lee, 2013).

Entertainment Company – the agency that manages the assets, schedules, and production of

materials of the K-pop artists (Alanzalon, 2011). (e.g. Big Hit Entertainment, Source Music

Entertainment, JYP Entertainment)

Fan – a person with an intense enthusiasm or attachment to Korean popular music, videos

and artists (Alanzalon, 2011).

Fandom- is a subculture composed of fans characterized by a feeling of empathy

and camaraderie with others who share a common interest. (wikipedia.org)

K-pop Music Video (MV) – the official music video of a K-pop song originally performed by

a K-pop artist and produced by their official Korean entertainment companies. (Alanzalon, 2011)

Social Media-It is mainly the reason behind the spread of K-pop in Asia and expansion towards

Europe, the Middle East and the Americas (Choe & Russell, 2012).
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Hallyu and its Origins

The term ‘Hallyu’ is a word that is Korean in origin. It is derived from two words ‘Han’

(Kor. Meaning “Korean”) and ‘Ryu’ (Kor. Meaning “Wave”). A present-day name, literally

meaning, Korean Wave (Deen, 2012). It generally describes both the flow and the popularity of

Korean popular cultural products, especially media contents, in other Asian countries and

beyond, as well as exported Korean popular cultural products themselves (Yang, 2012).

Originally, it was used to describe the popularity of Korean dramas in China (Deen, 2012).

Historically, K-pop had originated from a hybrid of American rock and Korean traditional beat

beginning from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. Talented Korean musicians like Shin Joong

Hyun created such hybrid music for Korean audience after he worked as an entertainer for the

American soldiers stationed in South Korea. In the 1960s and 1970s, his ‘new music’ was

popularized among the Korean audience. In the late 1990s, So Taeji and H.O.T, those offspring

of Shin Joong Hyung, entered China where the market economy achieved growth and prosperity.

For the Chinese audience, the early K-pop hybrid music of So Taeji, H.O.T and later TVXQ—

was more palatable than the original American rap music (Kim, 2012). Now it is the cultural

tsunami sweeping across the globe.

Hallyu in the Philippines: Then & Now

Recently, an influx of young Koreans to the Philippines to learn English—ensuring that

many malls now have instructions translated in Hangul to go with Chinese. There is a rising

popularity of Korean Culture throughout the world (Magtortor, 2012). Though that does not
mean everything will begin and end with Hallyu, in truth, it inspires great devotion (Perez,

2014). The fans themselves see to it that with every bit of their power, they are able to support

the idols they love and adore. All of this is as a result to Hallyu’s influence in the Philippines,

economic growth can be seen in the near future.

A powerful facilitator of the Hallyu in Particular—is K-pop (or Korean-Popular) music

and dance (Kim, 2012). The growth of K-pop in the Philippines can be described as unique

(Hicap, 2009), since back in 2008, there has been no K-pop group/idol to ever come to the

Philippines—whether it is to have promotions, endorse or to conduct shows/concerts. Since then,

new idol groups were created by the K-pop productions, such as SM Entertainment and JYP

Entertainment. The American pop music, however, was introduced much earlier in the

Philippines. The Filipino musicians, who entertained American forces in Subic or Clark bases,

were much more adept in American jazz, rock and rap music (Kim, 2012). Perhaps it is due to

the fact that the Filipinos were exposed to American music early on that they somehow started to

accept the so-called ‘new music’-hybrid that the Koreans have made—and not only that, but due

to it being a cultural mix, is also perhaps another factor that adds up to what makes it so enticing.

Even though there is a difference in regional backgrounds between the Philippines and

the origin country of K-pop (Yia, 2012), there is still a surprising growth in its subculture in the

country (Deen, 2012)—a factor which makes the product so impressive. The fans of the Hallyu

wave in the country would naturally seek company from those who have the same passion as

theirs. K-pop events being launched in the Philippines is usually more or less a grand success.

Nowadays, many Filipino fans are anticipating their Idols to have concerts and fan meetings here

in our country.
The Internet: A Powerful Facilitator

K-pop has a committed approach to raising customer accessibility over attaining short-

term profits (Seo, 2012). This is where the internet would come in, playing a big role—the fans

would use this tool to look for [1] information regarding their favorite idols, [2] to socialize by

joining communities and social networking sites (SNS) and [3] to purchase Hallyu products in

online stores (Deen, 2012). These are opportunities and abilities that they would not be able to

attain if not for the internet. The Internet, being a part of mass media, is a vital factor in the

spread of Hallyu, its attributes contributing to the proliferation of the Hallyu. It can be

understood that it is mostly the youth who use the internet—therefore they would be the ones

who are assumed to be affected by the influence of Hallyu (Magtortor, 2012). Not only does the

internet serve as a communication tool, it now serves as the bridge between the idols and their

international fans—making the internet play an important role in the K-pop world. Though it is

not a direct cause for the wave, no one can deny that it has a role in its expansion.
 CHAPTER II

METHODOLOGY

I. Research Design

The researchers used the qualitative method of research. This study is a qualitative

research since the study seeks to determine the influence of K-pop to teenagers in NNHS and

how influential it is to K-pop fans. The relevant information being gathered will used to know

more things that may help the K-pop fans realized and understand how k-pop greatly influences

not only their academic performance at school but also their personal and social lives.

II. Respondents

The focus of this study is on the Filipino K-pop fan community (teenagers who are also

studying) of different gender in order for the researchers to gather information and data.

A total of five k-pop fans were purposively selected around Naguilian National High School as a

respondent and participant in making this research study. One male with the age of seventeen

years old, and four female; ages are ranging from fifteen years old to seventeen years old.

III. Data Gathering Instruments

The materials or instruments used in gathering the data and information were survey-

questionnaires, pen, and smart phones, while the researchers used laptop for data analysis and

evaluation.
IV. Data Analysis

The data were analyzed based on the objectives. Following the objective of the study, this

suggests in focusing more on the impact of K-pop to Filipino fans’ lifestyle. By this kind of

basis, it relies on the written or spoken words or by representation of individuals.

V. Data Gathering Procedure

In order for the researchers to determine the impact of K-pop to Filipino teenagers in

NNHS and how influential k-pop to their lives, the following procedures were followed:

1. Formulating of questions for survey questionnaires.

2. Preparing the survey questionnaires.

3. Setting the date and time for gathering data.

4. Looking for participants or respondents around NNHS.

5. Disseminating the survey questionnaires to our chosen participants or respondents.

6. Retrieving the survey questionnaires.

7. Analysis and discussion of the gathered data.

VI. FLOW CHART

FORMULATING OF PREPARING THE

QUESTIONS FOR SURVEY-
SURVEY- QUESTIONNAIRES
QUESTIONNAIRES

LOOKING FOR SETTING THE DATE AND

RESPONDENTS TIME FOR GATHERING

AROUND NNHS DATA

DISSEMINATING THE
RETRIEVING THE
SURVEY-QUESTIONNAIRES
SURVEY
TO OUR CHOSEN
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESPONDENTS

ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION

OF THE GATHERED DATA

 CHAPTER III

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

For the outsider, the unfamiliar spectator, the K-pop community may seem like an

arbitrary group of frilly young people. Thus, this kind of perception opens a need to describe the

influence of K-pop content and fandom of k-pop fans in the most accurate possible way, from an

insider point of view. According to the data gathered, Filipino K-pop fans are undeniably

influenced by K-Pop. Via survey-questionnaires as a medium used in gathering data, all five

respondents answered that they are watching or listening to K-pop music every day. Three out of

the five respondents are already 1-3 years being a k-pop fan while the other two are going a year

and more than 3 years as a k-pop fan, respectively. When it comes to lyrics and content of the

Korean music, they all answered that it is appealing and they can all relate to it. When it comes

to online commentary/forum/live tweeting regarding k-pop, three said that they participate

weekly while the rest join monthly.

In the question, “What aspect of your lifestyle has been influenced the most by K-

pop?” .Three respondents answered that K-pop influenced their Interests, Opinions regarding

other culture, the way they dress or their fashion sense, music preference, hobbies and daily

routines. The other two answered that K-pop does not really influence their way of living, they

said that K-pop influence them a little in their music fondness and fashion sense.

In the question, “How does K-pop affect your relationship with you family and

friends?” .Within the family, three out of the five respondents answered that because of K-pop,

their parents often scold them for consuming most of their time on their phones watching or

streaming K-pop content. While, the rest answered that their families support them in stanning
K-pop groups or idols because they are gaining confident and inspiration from it. Concerning

friends, all respondents answered that because of K-pop, their relationship with their friends

became closer, and they have more time to discuss what they have been learning from K-pop.

In the question, “Does K-pop influence you in decision-making in terms of fashion

and music?” .All respondents answered that they are influenced by K-pop in terms of fashion

and music. In case of fashion, all respondents answered that they imitate their idols from the

jewelries, trendy shoes, flunky hairstyle and bangs flip trademark. They also mimic how they

look, move, and act. Furthermore, they also wear clothes with their idols’ name or group printed

on it. In terms of music, the respondents answered that almost all of the music saved on their

gadgets are K-pop songs.

In the question, “Do you feel motivated or inspired whenever you watch/listen to K-

pop? Why?” .All five respondents answered that they feel motivated or inspired whenever they

listen to K-pop music. Since K-pop songs are well known as manifestation of different genre

altogether, listeners will not be bored listening to it all day long. When the listener feels to listen

to R&B, he/she can listen to BTS V’s Singularity, if he/she wants Hip-hop, there is BTS Mic

Drop and a lot more. Most K-pop songs are diverse, some songs can calm you down, make you

dance with the rhythm and beats, and can make you cry, laugh, or just jam with it. They

sometimes make it their guilty pleasure. Two respondents answered that it inspired them to

pursue their passion in dancing and that nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself.

Moreover, two respondents answered that they are inspired by the lyrics because it is relevant to

what is happening around the world and deep meanings. For example is the BTS Answer: Love

yourself, which is about learning how to love yourself and Twice’s One in a Million, which is

about having someone when the world is against you.

 In the question, “Are you learning Korean language because of K-pop? Why?” .Three

out of the five respondents answered that they are learning Korean because they want to

understand what their Idols are talking about without the subtitles and two of them want to go to

South Korea. While the rest answered that they are not learning Korean, instead, they are solely

learning their dance moves.

 CHAPTER IV

SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

SUMMARY

To summarize all the points given in this study, regardless of the cultural background,

K-pop has nevertheless penetrated the Philippine market and has gained a significant amount

of popularity in the country. This study is all about how K-pop influence Filipino teenagers’

lifestyle. Also it ought to find out how K-pop influence teenager fans’ social life, to know how k-

pop affect teenager fans in decision-making in terms of fashion and music, to know why Filipino

k-pop fans are hyping over k-pop despite of the language barrier and lastly, to discern how K-

pop is influential to Filipino fans. The study found out that majority of the respondents did not

find the language barrier as a hindrance to their liking of Korean music, videos, and artists. In

fact, almost all of them were already learning the said foreign language. The saying ‘Music is a

universal language’ applied to this phenomenon as the respondents said that the music spoke to

them and enabled them to appreciate K-pop. They also looked at other aspects of K-pop to

reconcile with the language barrier such as the music’s melody, harmony, lyrics, meanings, and

production value.

FINDINGS

Based on the data gathered, the following findings are produced:

1. The teenager K-pop fans are definitely influenced by K-pop in terms of their lifestyle,

social life, fashion sense, and music preference.

 2. Based on the survey, the reasons why teenager K-pop fans are influence by K-pop are the

following:

a. Their appealing choreography and music

b. Their visual and aesthetic appeals of the music video and idol/s

c. Their catchy melody and beats

d. Their appreciation of their fans

e. The K-pop Idols’ adorable and funny personalities

f. It’s a current trend

CONCLUSION

The popularity of K-pop in the Philippines is considerable, with regard to the

awareness rate, it is high. Because of this reason, K-pop has started to infiltrate the local

media, starting from social media it has reached up to the level where it would be able to

spread awareness through mass media.

Basing on the summary and findings, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. K-pop surely influenced k-pop fans’ lifestyle, social life, fashion sense, and music

preference.

2. The following are reasons why k-pop fans are hyping over K-pop.

a. Their appealing and artistic music videos

b. Their inspiring lyrics, catchy melodies, and beats

c. The way the K-pop idols interact and value their fans

3. There are k-pop fans that are learning Korean language and dance moves.
RECOMMENDATION

Based also on the findings of this study, the researchers recommend the following:

1. The researchers recommend future researchers to tackle the cognitive and behavioral

effects of foreign media content, such as K-pop, on the Filipino fans.

2. A gender study is recommended. The difference between the fan ship of males and

females may also be researched.

3. A study on the a comparative analysis between K-pop content and Filipino music

content can also shed light on which of the two media texts is more preferred by the

Filipino audience and the reasons for their preference.

4. Conduct further and in-depth studies to improve the results.

5. Find more appropriate respondents for a much acceptable, reliable, and better results.

6. The researchers should have more time for the study.

7. The K-pop fans should practice time management and use their time wisely when it

comes to watching/listening to K-pop.

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 APPENDIX A

I. Respondent’s Personal Information

Name: (optional)
Age: Telephone Number:
Gender: Fandom:
Address:

II. Questionnaires
A. Direction: Put a check in the underline provided before your desired answer.

1. How often do you watch/listen to Korean music, videos, and artists?

___ Everyday ___ Sometimes
Never
2. How long have you been a k-pop fan?
___ Less than a month
___ 1 month to 6 months
___ 6 months to 1 year
___ 1-3 years
___ 3 years and more
3. How can you relate with the contents of Korean music/ videos?
___ Very Relatable ___ Relatable ____ Not Relatable
4. How do the lyrics of the Korean songs appeal to you?
___ Very appealing ___ Appealing ___ Not Appealing
5. How often do you participate in online commentary/ forums/ live tweeting or chatting about
K-pop?
Daily Monthly
Weekly A few times a year
Never
6. Why do you like K-pop? (Put a check as many as you want if it’s one of the reason/s)
___ Their appealing choreography and music
___ visual and aesthetic appeals of the music video and idol/s
___ Their catchy melody and beats
___ It’s a current trend
___ Their appreciation of their fan
Others. Please specify.

B. Direction: Kindly answer it all sincerely.

7. What aspect of your lifestyle has been influenced the most by k-pop?
8. How does K-pop affect your relationship with your family and friends?
9. Does K-pop influence you in decision-making in terms of fashion and music?
10. Do you feel motivated or inspired whenever you watch/listen to k-pop? Why?
11. Are you learning Korean language because of K-pop? Why?
 APPENDIX B

Song Lyrics: Singularity (BTS V)

A sound of something breaking

I awake from sleep
A sound full of unfamiliarity
Try to cover my ears but can’t go to sleep

The pain in my throat gets worse

Try to cover it
I don’t have a voice
Today I hear that sound again

It’s ringing again, that sound

A crack again on this frozen lake
I dumped myself into the lake
I buried my voice for you
Over the winter lake I was thrown

A thick ice has formed

In the dream I shortly went into
My agonizing phantom pain is still the same
Have I lost myself

Or have I gained you

I suddenly run to the lake
There’s my face in it
Please don’t say anything

Reach my hand out to cover the mouth

But in the end, spring will come someday
The ice will melt and flow away
Tell me if my voice isn’t real

If I shouldn’t have thrown myself away

Tell me if even this pain isn’t real
What I was supposed to do back then
 APPENDIX C
Song Lyrics: Mic Drop (BTS Ft. Steve Aoki)
Yeah, who says my spoon is dirty?
I don’t care, when I grab the mic, I have several gold spoons
Several uncooked steaks over there make me mad
Once again, I’ll chew you all up, on the night of the stars
Center of World Business
1st on the recruitment list, sold out
This class is not common, enjoy this value
Bad odors with good scents are against the rules
Mic mic bungee

Mic mic bungee

Bright lights, going forward
You thought I was gonna fail but I’m fine, sorry
Sorry, "Billboard"
Sorry, "worldwide"
Sorry mom, your son’s too hot
I’m being a good son in place of you
No cons in our concerts
I do it, I do it, you’re a bad ratatouille
If you’re jealous, sue me
Sue it

Did you see my bag? (where?) Did you see my bag? (where?)
It's hella trophies and it's hella thick (hella thick, hella thick)
What you think 'bout that? (well) What you think 'bout that? (well)
I bet it got my haters hella sick (hella sick)
Come and follow me, follow me with your signs up
I'm so firin', firin', boy, your time's up
Keep on and runnin' and runnin' until I catch up
How you dare? How you dare? How you dare?

Another trophy, my hands carry 'em

Too many that I can't even count 'em (turn it up now)
Mic drop, mic drop
Careful of your feet
Careful of what you say
Somebody stop me, I'm boutta pop off
Too busy, you know my body ain't enough (turn it up now)
Mic drop, mic drop
Careful of your feet
Careful of what you say

Baby, watch your mouth (mouth), it come back around (-round)

Once upon a time (time), we learnt how to fly (fly)
Go look at your mirror, same damn clothes (git)
You know how I feel, damn happy (turn up)
How many hours do we fly?
I keep on dreamin' on the cloud
Yeah, I'm on the mountain, yeah, I'm on the bay (pop)
Every day we vibin', mic drop, baam

Did you see my bag? (where?) Did you see my bag? (where?)
It's hella trophies and it's hella thick (hella thick, hella thick)
What you think 'bout that? (well) What you think 'bout that? (well)
I bet it got my haters hella sick (hella sick)
Come and follow me, follow me with your signs up
I'm so firin', firin', boy, your time's up
Keep on runnin' and runnin' until I catch up
How you dare? How you dare? How you dare?

Another trophy, my hands carry 'em

Too many that I can't even count 'em (turn it up now)
Mic drop, mic drop
Careful of your feet
Careful of what you say
Somebody stop me, I'm boutta pop off
Too busy, you know my body ain't enough (turn it up now)
Mic drop, mic drop
Careful of your feet
Careful of what you say

Haters gon' hate

Players gon' play
Live a life, man
Good luck

No need to see each other ever again, this is my last goodbye

Nothing more left to say, don’t even apologize
No need to see each other ever again, this is my last goodbye
Nothing more left to say, don’t even apologize
Look closely, look at your pathetic self
We shoot up just like Coca-Cola
Your corneas will be so shocked
Cause we’re just so cool
 APPENDIX D
Song Lyrics: One in a million (Twice)

You gotta know One in a Million

that you’re One in a million. I believe in you, you're perfect

We look to you when the heavy days are You gotta know
passing, trying to survive. that you’re one in a million
We look to you when the loneliness is
creeping right into the night. I wonder what's the meaning
Those moments where were struggling, so Of the special existence
tired, sick and nothing's working. Whatever they say, please don't be afraid
But you're right there cheering us, so we Just shout it out
find the will to smile and fight, yeah With the only voice in the world yeah

One in a Million One in a Million

Cheer up, You're something special Cheer up, You're something special
One in a Million One in a Million
The only one in the world The only one in the world
You're a masterpiece You're a masterpiece
You are just literally perfect You are just literally perfect
One in a Million One in a Million
I believe in you, you're perfect
I believe in you, you're perfect
It's useless to be mad at those who ruined You gotta know
you're mood that you’re one in a million
When it's unsolvable as you think You gotta know
Just take a deep breath that you’re one in a million
Whatever they say, don't be afraid You gotta know
Just shout it out that you’re one in a million
With the only voice in the world yeah The only one in the world
You gotta know
One in a Million that you’re one in a million
Cheer up, You're something special The only one in the world
One in a Million You are perfect
The only one in the world
You're a masterpiece You gotta know
You are just literally perfect that you’re one in a million
 APPENDIX E
Song Lyrics: Answer: Love Myself (BTS)
I’m opening my eyes in the darkness It’ll make me more beautiful
When my heartbeat sounds unfamiliar Yes, I have that beauty
I’m looking at you in the mirror Knowing that is going
The fear-ridden eyes, asking the question On the path to loving myself
It’s what I need the most
Loving myself might be harder I’m walking for myself
Than loving someone else It’s an action needed for me
Let’s admit it My attitude towards myself
The standards I made are more strict for That’s the happiness I need for me
myself I’ll show you what I got
The thick tree rings in your life I’m not afraid because it’s me
It’s part of you, it’s you Love myself
Now let’s forgive ourselves
Our lives are long, trust yourself when in a From the very beginning
maze To the very end
When winter passes, spring always comes There’s only one answer ey
Why do you keep trying to hide under your
From the eyes of the cold night mask? (hey)
I try to hide myself Even all the scars from your mistakes make
As I keep tossing and turning ey up your constellation (ey)
Maybe I fell in order to take the place of
those countless stars You’ve shown me I have reasons
The target of thousands of bright arrows is I should love myself (oh)
me alone I’ll answer with my breath, my path

You’ve shown me I have reasons Inside of me

I should love myself (oh) There’s still
I’ll answer with my breath, my path That awkward part of me but (woah)

The me of yesterday, the me of today, the You’ve shown me I have reasons

me of tomorrow I should love myself
(I’m learning how to love myself) (I’m learning how to love myself oh)
With no exceptions, it’s all me I’ll answer with my breath, my path

Maybe there’s no answer The me of yesterday, the me of today, the

Maybe this isn’t the answer either me of tomorrow (woah)
It’s just that loving myself (I’m learning how to love myself)
Doesn’t require anyone else’s permission With no exceptions, it’s all me
I’m looking for myself again
But I don’t wanna die anymore
Me, who used to be sad
Me, who used to be hurt