IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol 9, No 2 (2021): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Litera

The Cultural Effect of Popular Korean Drama: Squid Game

Namiratusshofa Siregar (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Alemina Br. Perangin Angin (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Umar Mono (Universitas Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Dec 2021

Abstract

AbstractNowadays, the phenomenon of squid game is exploding at an alarming rate. It does not take long for the audience to spread the drama virally, as it is so true to life. People of all ages from all over the world are extremely enthusiastic about the outcome of the drama, which is referred to as euphoria. The descriptive qualitative method was used in this study, and the author discovered that the three most famous trends inspired by the drama are red and green light, dalgona candy, and costume play. Children are more likely to  not consume in order for the rating to be 18+, but the trends can't be denied at all, even when it comes to children. It also has an impact on their mental and behavioral health.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ideas

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...