<![CDATA[Multiple Personalities, is a mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities within a single individual, each with its own distinct traits, memories, and behaviors. The Korean drama Can This Love Be Translated (2026) is a romantic comedy that explores the theme of mental disorders through its main character, Cha Mu-hee, and her alter ego, Do Ra-mi. This study aims to analyze the representation of female characters with dissociative identity disorder using John Fiske’s theory of representation. The method used is descriptive qualitative analysis, examining 31 scenes from the drama series. John Fiske’s semiotic analysis technique was employed to examine three levels: the level of reality, the level of representation, and the level of ideology. The results show that the drama Can This Love Be Translated portrays the relationship between Cha Mu-hee and Do Ra-mi as a form of dissociative identity disorder. This analysis reveals the role of cinematographic elements in representing dissociative experiences and the internal conflicts experienced by the main character. The drama not only presents a depiction of multiple personalities but also highlights the influence of complex social and cultural factors.]]>
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