HW 10: Korean Dramas: Characters

Why do you love watching Korean drama? Is it because of the cute and handsome male actors with pretty leading lady? Or is it because of the story itself? HAHAHA! You can never lie. I do love Korea drama because of its story and of its characters.

I have a lots of crushes when it comes to Korean actors, I also admire pretty leading lady. I also love partnering them with other actor or actresses. But I really love it because I can relate to its story and want a real fantasy.

I have here the list of Korean actors not only me admired the most but also others



Lee Min-ho of Boys Over Flowers 













 Ji Chang Wook of Smile, Dong Hae











Kim Soo-hyun of Dream High














Rain of Full house











And lot more, I can say that having these cute actor in a drama would make every girl watch a TV series. That is why all of their viewers are all girls, some are guys maybe.

In my own perception, these actors made every girl or viewer attracted to their drama. And that is why Filipino viewers love watching Korean drama.

HW 9: The Remade Dramas

Have you ever asked yourself or even think about the things that could be made possible? Did you wonder of remaking television series of your own version from another.

I even don’t have the like to imagine those things when “boom” a Korean drama has a Filipino version, it was like “ahhhh.” I can’t imagine how would these things happen and can local entertainment do a great work of remaking a Korean drama?

I am planning to have the list of the Korean dramas that local entertainment remade and what are the feedback of their work to the mass. Is it a bestseller? Or nothing?

According to the article entitled Korean Dramas Remade in Philippines, I have read. When a Korean drama was shown in Philippine primetime, it was dubbed by the Filipino language. And the Filipino viewers fell in love with the genre of that drama. It made the Korean drama so popular in the Philippines.

After that series have been aired, the local channel that made it possible to watch by Filipino viewers, decided to buy the rights to have a remade drama of its own version of SBS, the Korean entertainment company.

Lovers in Paris

It was remade by ABS-CBN of Korean drama here in the Philippines. It was played by the two Filipino actors of local entertainment. It became a hit to the mass and break the higher ratings record of a Korean drama entitled “Dae Jang Geum.”

It was liked by many, and because of the success of this remade drama, the local sponsor has come to the idea to create other remade drama to be shown in prime time.

My Girl

It was a popular Korean drama that remade here in the Philippines. It also became hit to the mass, instantly. The actors who played the roles was the hottest love team in the country.

Still, the network’s producers are trying to inject some Korean flavor in to the Philippinize drama, to their choice they hire a Korea stylist to add some “Korean look” for the Filipino actors and actresses.

My Name is Kim Sam Soon

Is entitled to “Ako si Kim Sam Soon” in Filipino Version. It was aired by GMA, this Korean drama is an award winning and popular in Korean that originally aired on MTCB on 2005.

The roles were played by Filipino actors and actresses, also. It is also becoming popular here in the Philippines.

Yes! I love watching Korean drama, an original Korean drama dubbed in Filipino language or not. But I don’t see myself watching a remade Korean drama into Filipino version. Why? Simply because, for me...the original Korean drama was still the best, and there is no adding or changing story plot.

But for others, it is okay to have a remade drama from Korea, because they say they could easily get who are the antagonist and the protagonist, because the actor and actresses who playing the role are well known here in the Philippines. And they won’t get so confused.

So from these short information, the work of our own Philippine entertainment had become bestseller to our fellowmen watchers of prime time.

HW 8: The Remakes of Korean Dramas in the Philippine TV

I have seen many movies, like American, Indian, Taiwanese, Korean and lot more. And I knew some of you are fond of watching these kind of movies. But you are still choosing what movie you watch.

Philippine TV found out that Korean dramas are more interesting and more likely to watch by the Filipino viewers, because of the characters and its whole story itself. And why they have a remake of it? Because it's easier to make and full of attraction with this kind of drama unlike others.

Why Philippine entertainment did not remake any American movie? In my own opinion, its stories are all about bloody, crime, gamble, war, political, romantic, and teen drama films. And its effects are hard to be able to do.

Like for example, this 1999 American crime thriller which is entitled Payback. The genre of this was crime thriller, action and adventure.

Porter is shot by his wife and best friend under the basement and is left to die. When he survives he revenge.

After I watched this movie, I see myself nervous and feels like I want to cry. I get pity to those people who got killed by him. It really makes me realize that this movie is hard to have a remake of the Philippine entertainment. One of the reasons why, because the effects are realistic.

As I go further of my research, I found this article The Remakes of Korean Dramas which explanatory of the Philippine version of Korean drama. The Philippine TV showed some original version of Korean dramas and some are not. But most of them become very famous in the Philippines. It also stated here that if Japan and Korea make good remake of any other country's drama, then the Philippines definitely has its ability to do a good job.

Philippine remake of Korean drama good or bad? Korean dramas are very popular in our country. Which led them to have their own version of their chosen drama such as Coffee Prince, My Name is Kim Sam Soon, Full House, Temptation of Wife, Endless Love, Stairway to Heaven, My girl, lot more. Even  though it was a remake, this still can touch the viewers heart and made them attracted.

When the Korean drama "My Girl" aired on prime time Philippine TV in 2006. It was dubbed in Filipino language and the Korean characters who played the role was also re-named Jasmine and Julian.

Filipino viewers fell in love with this romantic comedy series, and become hit in the Philippines. And ABS-CBN finally decided to have a remake of this drama with all Filipino artists.

And the GMA network also has its remake of a Korean drama, which is entitled "My Name is Kim Sam Soon". This is not the only dramas they have remade, there are lots of Korean dramas they are shown in Filipino version and again they're competing with each other.

In my own perception, remakes are just one of the way of entertaining people around the world. Even though it was a remake it could still make the viewer glued to their television. I’m proud because the Philippine entertainment has the ability to make a version of a drama like Koreanovelas. I know that this is like copying others work but still the writers add a twist to the story to make it new and different from its original version.

HW 7: TV Stations Showing Korean TV Dramas

It's been a many years that the Philippine TV showing Korean dramas on daytime, afternoon and prime-time. And these are brought to us by the three largest stations which are the GMA Kapuso, ABS-CBN Kapamilya and TV5 Kapatid.

They are competing with each other to lunch a new and fascinating drama that the viewers will cherish and will get a high rating. GMA Kapuso started showing Korean dramas since 2003 until now.

List of Korean dramas GMA 7 aired:

As I see, they show Korean drama because since GMA 7 started to aired Dae Jang Geum, it's become click to the mass and they feel how Filipino viewers become attracted to K-dramas.

Dae Jang Geum is also known as Jewel in the Palace. The genre of this drama was Historical Fiction. It is about the tale of an orphaned kitchen cook who became the king's first female physician.

In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang Geum strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure the King of his various ailments. This is based on the true story of Jang-Geum, the first female royal physician of the Joseon Dynasty.

It aired on Philippine TV by the said station from November 2005 until March 2006. It has the highest rated Korean drama showed in the Philippines. During April, it was returned after the show ended because of its popularity with the mass and again got higher ratings.

The Tagalog version of the theme song of this drama was sung by Faith Cuneta, which is entitled "Pangarap na Bituin".

According to the Article I've read which is entitled The Charm of Dae Jang Geum, this article discusses about, how a woman overcomes a hardship to become a high ranking member of the king's kitchen staff and, later become a doctor who helped plenty of people and chosen as the king's physician in a time when there is no model yet, responsible position for women.

While ABS-CBN started showing Koreanovelas since 2004 and they have four Korean dramas.

Here are the lists of Korean dramas showed by ABS-CBN:

Then again, when ABS-CBN aired Lovers in Paris it became hit in the mass, broke the ratings record of "Dae Jang Geum" and became the rival of GMA 7.

Lovers in Paris is a Korean drama that first aired in 2004 on SBS with actress Kim Jung-Eun in the title role, Park Shin-Yang as Carlo and Lee Dong-Gun as Martin. The series had a total of 20 episodes.

It also has a Filipino Version, it is considered the first teleserye of KC Concepcion, who played the role of Vivian Viscarra, a young woman who dreams to become a director in Paris. And this is her first team-up with the Philippine heartthrob Piolo Pascual who plays Carlo Aranaz.

The theme song entitled "Wag na Wag Mong Sasabihen" was sung by KC Concepcion used for commercial purpose and the other is a duet by KC with Piolo, used in the show

As I had read the article of Lovers in Paris - reviews, it gave me the knowledge that this show became hit to the mass and break the ratings record of Dae Jang Geum, reaching a 57% rating as its peak. But for me, Lovers in Paris still not completely get my sense of wanting a drama with a good story.

Last, but not the least, TV5 the former ABC-5 also aired some Korean dramas. It's just the beginning of it to show k-drama on their prime. That's why it only has few k-dramas showed.

The list of Asianovelas aired by TV5:

The present Korean drama that really captivates the viewers with many stories, such stories about love, betrayal and relationships.

These are the big time Korean drama aired on TV5. White Lies, Love You a Thousand Times, and Pink Lipstick.

According to the article I had read which is entitled Big Time Korean Dramas Premiere on TV5. These are the reason why the viewers around the Philippine love to watch this big time Korean drama.

• White Lies the story of this was a very interesting one, unlike from any Korean drama before, the ending part was stunning.

• Love You A Thousand Times tackles this story was quite fascinating, something different yet not too far unreliable. 

• In Pink Lipstick, this drama is good but I guess it puzzles the viewers because of the schemes of the characters in it and it gets so confusing on who hates and who cheats.

As you can see in the list of the shows that the three stations showed, GMA has the lot of Koreanovelas aired since 2003, next to it was ABS-CBN, and still following TV5. They still show and adapting the dramas of Korean, and making a Filipino version of it.

For me, through this three large stations we view this kind of drama. And that is why we are now influenced by their culture. Without this choice of entertainment we could not be attached to this kind of drama. But we can't blame the said station in this case, it is all what we want and what we select.

HW 6: Draft of Chapter 3

Chapter 3

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS,

AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SUMMARY

           This paper attempted to determine the different aspects of the Korean dramas that Filipino viewers wanted the most.

            The research design used in this study is the descriptive descriptive research method wherein data from documents and interviews were used to answer the research question post. The research findings are the following.

     1.    Most of the Filipino viewers were adapting the Korean culture, by the accessories, food, and clothes.

     2.    Filipino do like the Korean dramas because they find the story don’t have any love scene, open mouth kissing, no profanity and no real violence.

     3.    The story of the Korean drama is romantic, comedy, and informational when it comes to dynasties.

     4. Viewers find it interesting because it is more realistic than local dramas and it is conservative.

CONCLUSIONS

            Based on the findings of this study, the following conclusions are drawn:

     1.    The aspects of Korean drama that Filipino like are its uniqueness because its story were not repeatedly happening per drama, conservatism, romance and twitches scene, the plot of the story, and the characters.

     2.    Filipinos watch Korean dramas because it suits their taste. Korean dramas are more realistic than local dramas, Filipinos can relate in most Korean dramas, it is more suspense, and Filipinos are humble and they want a Cinderella style story.

RECOMMENDATIONS

After drawing the conclusions of the study, the researchers hereby makes the following suggestions/recommendations:

     1.    In this study, the researcher should gather more information about Koreanovelas. In this case, there are lots of people who are attracted to this kind of drama, and there are also some people who do not care about this Korean drama.

     2.    Scholars should design a research on the future changes in the method and cite possible remade dramas that could be probably the source for future research to be based upon.

References:

     A.   Electronic Media

“http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/109439/filipinos-attracted-to-korean-culture-k-pop-koreanovelas”

“http://kreah-craze.com/reasons-why-i-love-watching-korean-dramasseries/”

“http://itsakworld.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/how-koreanovelas-changed-my-life-8/”

“http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/109439/filipinos-attracted-to-korean-culture-k-pop-koreanovelas”

“http://www.pureinsight.org/node/4894”

“http://www.angelfire.com/blog2/loversinparis/reviews.html”

“http://www.showbiznest.com/2012/05/big-time-korean-dramas-premiere-on-tv5.html”

“http://www.d-kaz.com/the-remakes-of-korean-dramas/55”

“http://wikamag.com/why-filipinos-are-so-head-over-heels-with-everything-korean/”

“http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/02/02/korean-dramas-hulu/”

“http://www.koreasociety.org/arts/gallery/korean_dance_tradition_and_creation.html”

“http://petatheater.com/2011/09/04/understanding-shakespeare-in-william/”

“http://gamasutra.com/blogs/DavidOso/20110417/7447/Interactive_Drama_is_it_really_a_new_genre.php”

“http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2011/04/117_51344.html”

“http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/cs6/genres.html”
"http://www.hancinema.net/korean-dramas-remade-in-philippines-japan-13421.html"

"http://sparkasia.wordpress.com/2008/06/16/thoughts-on-my-girl-philippine-remake/"

Wikipedia:

“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_drama”

“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entertainment”

“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre”

“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zarzuela”

“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_theatre”

“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy”

“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovers_in_Paris_%28Philippine_TV_series%29”

“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payback_%281999_film%29”

HW 5: Draft of Chapter 2

Chapter 2

DISCUSSION

Aspects of Korean dramas do Filipinos like?

Definition and Popularity of Korean dramas

The Definition of Korean dramas, refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries format, produced in South Korea. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia, with a growing choice in other parts of the world. K-dramas have contributed to the general mystery of the drama fever. Korean dramas run from 16 to over 100 episodes. Most series have episodes an hour long. One of the shorter 16 episode k-dramas might run 960 minutes. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_drama)

      Zarzuela or Sarswela called in the Philippines is a Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that alternates between singing and speaking scenes, the final incorporating dances. It is a genre and integral part of Filipino music, it was adapted by the ancestors and suits to the Filipino taste. Zarzuela can make a good music to the Filipino.

       The first Korean drama aired in the Philippines was Endless Love I: Autumn in my Heart since 2003. It was the first connection with the four  part Endless Love drama series. Korean dramas have been an inestimable part of Philippine TV shows, providing the sponsor channels with good ratings. There are about 130 Korean dramas dubbed in Filipino and aired on leading local channels. Koreanovelas, which Filipinos usually named Korean TV drama series, it has been attached to the Philippine society for the past seven years. Today, there is no time you cannot watch a Korean drama in the Philippine television. The success of this drama inspired the local network to secure more Korean dramas.

According to some lovers of K-drama, there are some elements of a Korean drama. The arrogant male lead who secretly hides a sensitive and romantic nature (usually due to something that happened in the past, or a family issue), The best friend who falls in love with the male/female lead but is destined to be nothing more than a best friend, and yet ends up being happy for their friend anyway, The old lover who comes back and tries to ruin everything but fails, Someone gets amnesia, The realistic ending where everyone is happy. (http://www.notboredny.com/2011/12/elements-of-korean-drama.html)

It did not take long for Korean dramas to become hits in the Philippines. Filipinos fell in love with Korean dramas, and that is why Filipino viewers became more investigative about Korean culture, and we are now officially hit by the “drama fever.” As for the growing addiction of many Filipino viewers to Korean drama, one of the reason is maybe because the story itself is  not too long.

And one thing is for sure that Filipino viewers don’t like about local dramas is that they always introduce too many characters and come to the point that you wouldn’t even keep in mind who were the original cast. That made us fall in love with Korean dramas.

Another reason why Filipinos are so attracted to Korean dramas is because the story is wisely manipulated thus keeping the viewers asking for more. But one thing is for sure, Korea has definitely achieved a space not just in the world of fashion and television, but also in the hearts of many Filipinos.

Factors influencing of Korean dramas to Filipino

     A.   Philippine Entertainment

Entertainment in the Philippines has greatly gained advantage by the television and cinemas. It can be noticed that every day, there are so many people attached to their TV just to get their daily happiness of entertainment. In effect, it is clear that the everyday lives of all Filipinos are influenced by TV shows and TV personalities.

Aside from that, some Filipinos entertain themselves by watching films produced both locally and Korean. Philippine TV aired Korean dramas many times, directors and producers in the Philippines do their best in order to have a unique and touching film concept that will capture the hearts of many Filipinos. That's why producers come up to the idea of having a Filipino version of Korean dramas. Korean dramas really influenced the Philippine TV to make their series popular with viewers.

     B.   Personal Experiences

Many people, or should I say many Filipino viewers have been attracted and addicted to Korean dramas after finishing watching a Korean drama. Korean drama made everyone to get hooked into it and this made Filipino viewers to have a personal meaning about Koreanovelas.

Koreanovelas changes the life of other Filipinos and other viewers around the world, it has become part of the people’s everyday life. From the Korean stuff and food delicacies, with a tongue being used for mixing Korean with native language, fingers spontaneous typing Korean websites and a stomach craving for Korean food.

     C.   Culture

Most Filipinos are really attached to Korean culture. Future projects are aimed to generate a deeper attraction among the Filipinos regarding the unknown aspects of Korean culture such as art and literature, among others.

From accessories, dramas, food and clothes – everything about Korean stuff – can be found almost everywhere in the Philippines these days. It could be in the Malls, online shops, and bazaars are now stocking up for the demand of this “culture infusion.” Most Filipinos super admire their fashion and  watch Korean dramas like crazy. 

HW 4: Survey/Interview Report

For me to gather more information, I have conducted a survey. Which I randomly choose who will answer the questions I produced. Through this, I didn’t expect that even guys could answer my prepared questions.

I have surveyed around 15 respondents which only 12 persons answered it. I did this through online, I just send an email to the 15 respondents and didn’t force them whether to answer or not, it’s their choice, anyway. I only have 9 questions, which they should only take 15 minutes or less.

Out of many Korean dramas, these are the dramas Filipino viewers watched and liked the most. This process has given me an answer to my unanswered questions and what I don’t know about Korean dramas.

A hundred percent of my respondents really watch and like Korean dramas. Because they wanted an interesting, romantic, comedy and conservative story. Like what Koreanovelas was.

Just like what I’ve predicted, viewers around the world is more typically like to watch Korean dramas than Local and American dramas. Local dramas are just repeating again and again the plot of the story, and American dramas are about killing, gambling, bloody, political, and full of love scene unlike Korean dramas are conservative and interesting.

HW 3: Survey Form

I'm hoping that through this survey, I can gather more information about the topic I'm working for. Since I'm the only one providing the ideas I knew about it and some people from the internet with the help of their finished articles. With this procedure, I can facilitate and expand my work more. I'm looking forward that my research paper would be completely develop through the help of this process.

1. Are you an avid fan of k-drama? Why?

2. What is your favorite Korean drama? How can you relate to it?



3. Which Korean drama characters you have a crush on the most? Why do you like him/her?

 

4. If you could be in a Korean drama, which drama would you choose to be in & why? 


5. Why would Filipino's watch Korean TV dramas?



6. What are the characteristics of Koreanovela you know? 

7. What are the aspects of Korean dramas do Filipinos like? 

Anti-Koreanovelas:

8. Are you an anti-koreanovela? Why?



9. What are the reasons why you hate Koreanovelas?



Thank you for taking the time to answer this survey. Your feedback is important for me in how I can better improve my research paper. 

The following survey questions are for the viewers of Koreanovelas around the world. Some of the questions are about of their favorite k-drama couple, Korean dramas, crush and currently watched K-drama, by this question, it answers the tastes and choices of all the viewers of Koreanovelas.

HW 2: Cover Letter

November 22, 2012 


Dear Sir/Madam: 


I am a student under Mr. Dustin Celestino in Asia Pacific College, taking up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Business Management. 

I am conducting a research study entitled Influence of Koreanovelas. The purpose of this study is to find out the demographic characteristics of the respondents, their level of openness to the drama, their choices for watching Korea drama, and their acceptance of the features and aspects of Koreanovelas. 

Your participation will involve answering a survey and should only take about 15 minutes or less. Your involvement in the study is voluntary, and you may choose not to participate or to stop at any time. The results of the research study may be published, but your name will not be used. Your identity will not be associated with your responses in any published format. 

The findings from this project will provide information to fans, viewers or future researchers with no cost to you other than the time it takes for the survey. 

If you have any questions about this research project, please feel free to call me at 09333491850 or send me an e-mail to khem.tapulgo@gmail.com.

Questions about your rights as a research participant or concerns about the project should be directed to the Institutional Review Board at Union University at (731) 661-5580 or irb@uu.edu. By returning this questionnaire in the envelope provided, you will be agreeing to participate in the above described project.


Thanks for your consideration! 



Sincerely, 



Kimberly ann B. Tapulgo 

BSBA Business Management, Asia Pacific College