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Journal : Kinesik

Semiotika Roland Barthes Representasi Kritik Kelas Pekerja Pada Video Klip Rakesh "Penguasa Malam" Maulana, Mohammad Iqbal; Rahmawati, Rezki; Nuraliah, Dewi; Putri, Pusparani Sahran; Febriany; Utama, Roman Rezki
Kinesik Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Tadulako

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/ejk.v12i2.1857

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Rakesh's music video - Penguasa Malam is a story about a worker who experiences a dilemma between the mental burden of work and the need to please himself. This research examines the visual signs of the video clip regarding the social criticism of the working class in response to the development of capitalism. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with semiotic analysis method from Roland Barthes. The results showed that the meaning of the representation of working-class social criticism from Rakesh's video clip – Penguasa Malam presents a representation of class conflict between the lower working class (proletariat) and the upper class (bourgeoisie) under the influence of capitalism, where the concept of 'alienation' is often used as a visual message of criticism from the working class (proletariat) against capitalism, so that forms of criticism are presented such as self-introspection, fighting alienation, seeking peace and freedom, and fighting established social control.
Representasi Makna Pantang Menyerah dalam Lirik Lagu Super Junior “Express Mode” Febriany, Febriany; Putri, Pusparani Sahran; Maulana, Mohammad Iqbal
Kinesik Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Tadulako

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/ejk.v12i2.2148

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Psychological pressure experienced by younger generations due to identity crises and life uncertainty has created a demand for the representation of positive values in popular culture. Express Mode, a song by Super Junior, serves as a medium that conveys the theme of perseverance and resilience. This study aims to analyze how the meaning of never giving up is constructed in the song’s lyrics using Roland Barthes’ semiotic approach. The research method is descriptive qualitative, focusing on three levels of meaning: denotative, connotative, and myth. The findings show that the lyrics construct the image of a modern hero who is progressive and determined in facing challenges. This representation is reinforced by Super Junior’s real-life experience as a group active for over two decades in the entertainment industry. The song functions as a cultural agent that conveys ideological values such as courage, optimism, and determination. In conclusion, Express Mode builds a symbolic narrative that inspires emotional strength among today’s youth.