Acknowledgement:

First of all we would like to thank God for giving us the knowledge and idea during
our research, secondly we would like to thank our professor, Ms. Melody J. Dacanay
for guiding us to do this research . And for those who participate and gave their
spare time to answer and share their experience and knowledge about KPOP. Thank
you all. God bless.

CHAPTER I: PROBLEM ANALYSIS

A. INTRODUCTION
K-pop (an abbreviation of Korean pop; Hangul: ; RR: kei-pap) is a musical
genre originating in South Korea that is characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements.
Although it comprises all genres of "popular music" within South Korea, the term is more often
used in a narrower sense to describe a modern form of South Korean pop music covering: dancepop, pop ballad, electronic, rock, metal, hip-hop music and R&B.
In 1992, modern K-pop was ushered in with the formation of Seo Taiji & Boys, whose
successful experimentation with different music styles had sparked a paradigm shift in the music
industry of South Korea. As a result, the integration of foreign musical elements has now
become a common practice in the K-pop industry.
Kpop is life. It's everything, it's a source of entertainment, it's a way to express yourself, it's a
gateway into another culture, another world. Kpop is everything you could ever want. Hot guys,
pretty girls, epic dance moves, music that makes you feel what you want to, and the knowledge
that even though most things are scripted, they're real, these idols. They care about their fans in a
deep way and I just don't think you can get that anywhere else. Kpop is something special, it
gives back. It's a safe-house, a get-away, a place to be welcomed with open arms into this society
of others who also love it. It's knowing that you're not alone, you'll never be alone, and knowing
that you're helping others who feel alone by sharing this that's what's so important. Kpop, in
short, is life.
B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
At the end of the research, researchers should answer the following problem:
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Why KPOP catches the attention of Filipino people?

Why they change their personalities, personal appearance, and attitude?
What is the advantage and disadvantage of being a KPOP lover?
How much the percentage between the KPOP lovers into Haters?
Do the Filipino people already forget the Filipino cultures because of KPOP?

C. OBJECTIVES AND IMPORTANCE

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

A. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Kpop : refers to Korean Pop Music originated from South Korean. In addition, Kpop comprise
of music genre like electronic, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music, Kpop has now create its own
subculture throughout the world!
Daebak - A great success or something awesome
Sasaeng - its the Korean term for stalkers
ship - it means rooting for
Maknae - the youngest member in a group
Ulzzang - its a Korean word which means best face
OTP - its an acronym which stands for One True Pairing.
Hoobae - Junior in the Kpop industry (have less experience)
Sunbae - Senior with more experience in the field.
Hwaiting/Fighting - A phrase to cheer someone on.
Oppa - Fans call their idols 'Oppa' as a show of love & how they want 2 be closer 2 them
Aegyo - The act or ability to display cuteness
GROUPS:
1TYM: 1 Time for Your Mind
2NE1: New Evolution of the 21st Century
AOA: Ace of Angels
AST1: A Star 1
B1A4: Be the One, All For One
B.A.P: Best Absolute Perfect

BEAST: Boys of EAst Standing Tall

Block B: BlockBuster
BTOB: Born TO Beat
C.N Blue: Code-Name Blue
EXID: EXceed In Dreaming
F.T Island: Five-Treasure Island
g.o.d: Groove Overdose
H.O.T: High-Five of Teenager
JYJ: Jaejoong Yoochun Junsu (the names of the members)
MBLAQ: Music Boys Live in Absolute Quality
NUEST: New Established Style and Tempo
SS501: 5 Superstar Singers as 1 Forever [0]
Snsd- So Nyuh Shi Dae
TEEN TOP: Teenager Emoboy Emotion Next generation Talent Object Praise
TVXQ: Rising Gods of the East (based on the Chinese pronunciation of the groups official
hanja: Tong Vfang Xien Qi)
U-KISS: Ubiquitious Korean International (idol) Super Star
VIXX: Value In Excelsis
SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment: are the 3 MOST LEADING
RECORDING LABEL/ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY in the Kpop industry. Why?...recognize
these names; Rain, Super Junior, SNSD, 2NE1, 2PM, 2AM, Wonder Girls, TVXQ, H.O.T, f(x),
Miss A, Big Bang? They all are Kpop BIGGEST STARs. The one that contribute so much in
spreading the kpop vibe throughout the world.