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"Hai...It's Me, I Am Your Fanboy" : Self-Representation Fanboy K-Pop on Instagram Kusnul Fitria; Budi Irawanto; Wiwik Sushartami
LITERACY : International Scientific Journals of Social, Education, Humanities Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): April : International Scientific Journals of Social, Education, Humanities
Publisher : Badan Penerbit STIEPARI Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56910/literacy.v4i1.2072

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This study aimed to explore the self-representation of K-Pop fanboys on Instagram by using a qualitative approach with digital ethnography and content analysis methods. Data was collected by investigated the self-representation of K-Pop fanboy Instagram accounts. The results showed that their self-representation involved a complex set of strategies, both visual and collaborative. By examining via the photos, videos and collaborations with some various parties, K-Pop fanboys creatively presented their identity as K-Pop fans. This representation is consciously constructed as an authentic expression of identity, reflecting a unique self-image rather than a mere imitation. Moreover, their creative activities demonstrated an active role in producing new meanings, these were not only as consumers of popular culture but also as contributors in the fandom community. This research provided an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of self-representation in the digital age as well as the role of social media in fan identity construction.
THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN REPORTIG NATURAL DISASTERSN: A MULTIMODAL CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF GUNTHER-KRESS PHOTOJOURNALISM OF THE GREAT EASTERN JAPAN DISASTER IN <i>THE YOMIURI SHINBUN</i> DAILY 11-13 MARCH 2011 Amanullah, Moh Gandhi; Faruk, Faruk; Irawanto, Budi
International Review of Humanities Studies Vol. 11, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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This article examines the role of the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shinbun in covering the great East Japan disaster on March 11-13, 2011. This study uses a quantitative and qualitative approach, with content analysis methods and Gunther-Kress multimodal critical discourse analysis methods on 98 photos published by the newspaper. The results show that the newspaper published a special edition twice, with photos that did not show photos of the deceased victims, creating a distance between the reader and the subject. Most of the photos were taken from a distance, indicating a lack of interaction and showing that the victims did not need help. The theme highlights physical damage more than mitigation efforts or victims, with an imbalance in regional representation. Qualitative analysis shows that techniques such as aerial photography provide a broad picture of the impact of the disaster, but reduce emotional closeness. The flat facial expressions emphasize the resilience of the community. These findings confirm that the visuals in disaster coverage shape emotional narratives that influence public response, and the importance of coverage strategies in understanding and responding to disasters.