Name: Sardual, Leona Joy E.

Year/ Section: BSTM 3-2CA

1. You are tasked to create a short video (e.g., TikTok, IGTV, etc.) about your chosen
generation's various pop culture events, trends, and/or icons based on the
generations discussed from the previous modules. Take note that you are not limited
to the events, trends, and icons presented as examples.

2. This task performance is divided into two (2) parts: the video and the transcript.

a. The video must have at least three (3) pop culture events, trends, and/or
icons that have made a significant impact in your life and must not exceed
three (3) minutes.

b. The transcript is a Word document file that contains a five-sentence

i. What (or who) were the pop culture events, trends, and/or icons you have chosen?

➢ The pop culture events, trends, and icons that I have chosen are Korean drama,
YouTube, and Ukay-ukay. The Korean Drama, popularly known as K-dramas, is
Korean- language television series produced in South Korea. Additionally, YouTube is
an online video-sharing and social networking platform. On February 14, 2005, it was
officially introduced. Also, Anime is a Japanese style of hand-drawn and computer
animation. Anime is a term used in Japan to refer to all animated works, regardless
of style or origin.

ii. What made them popular?

➢ As the Covid-19 pandemic started that K-drama became more and more popular
nationwide. It is practically available on all platforms, including tablets, PCs, tablets,
and mobile phones, allowing viewers globally to watch k-drama at any time and from
any location. The K-drama provided subtitles in a wide range of languages, which is a
crucial factor in their global popularity and dominance. Also, K-dramas offer a wide
range of genres, including horror, fantasy, romance, comedy, science fiction, and
others, giving viewers the ability to select what they want to watch. Additionally,
watching K-drama will make the viewers laugh, weep, sigh, scream, yell, or do anything
they want with these hilarious, passionate, romantic, and thrilling stories. Moreover, K-
dramas are popular because of their high production value, strong and frequently
fascinating plots, and great acting that helps the characters and the viewer connect
emotionally. Another reason why K-drama is popular is because of the well-known
actors and actresses that
 Play and perform in the movie and series, as well as the fact that they are quite
gorgeous, handsome, attractive, and lovely, which the audience will admire and
appreciate. YouTube became popular because of its accessibility that managed and
maintain its dominating and successful position in the industry. The convenience and
flexibility with which people may get used and download YouTube from all around the
world. Also, whether it's beauty tutorials, product reviews, kinds of music, mukbangs,
lifestyle, gaming channels, instructional videos, or hours of unboxing videos, YouTube
has something for everyone. Additionally, YouTube proves to be an excellent tool for
users' digital marketing efforts and business, which reasons its worldwide popularity
and success. YouTube videos can be downloaded to the device for further viewing
even if there is no internet connection available, and it is user-friendly. On the other
hand, Anime is popular and successful because every viewer loves a unique plot,
genre, and style in anime because of the wide range of genres. The diverse genres
covered by anime stories include romance, humor, action, mystery, adventure,
suspense, and horror. It can watch on Netflix, which is the most widely used streaming
application and very accessible globally. The popularity of anime is since anime as a
pop culture attracts passionate viewers.

Some Filipinos purchase at the ukay-ukay because it gives them to be trendy and up to
date with trend, as well as "own" trademark items without breaking the wallet. One
can "look to have acquired these goods from fancy residences. Others shop at the
ukay- ukay because they are unable to pay to purchase the things at conventional
retail establishments.

iii. How did your choices affect you? Do they affect you positively or not?

➢ My choices have had a significant influence on my life since they have become a vital
part of my daily routine, both positively and negatively. These pop culture events,
trends, and icons that I have chosen are essential and contributed to my life,
particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, which has reduced my boredom, fear, and
worries because the virus is dangerous and everywhere at that time. Also, according to
government protocol, people are not allowed to go outdoors to keep themselves, their
families, and other people safe and secure and to prevent the coronavirus from
spreading rapidly. Our normal lifestyles have changed because of Covid-19, but the use
of K-drama, YouTube, and anime which is very accessible through the internet helps
me to survive every day without going outside and getting bored in our house.
Watching K- drama and Anime makes me happy and contented, which become the
source of my comfort, and relaxation, particularly last 2020 when I had Covid-19
without symptoms, but I need to isolate myself in the Ninoy Aquino Stadium with
myself only without my family. My anxiety and stress always attack me Because I don't
have someone to talk to in my isolation but watching K-drama becomes a therapy to
forget my problems and
Worries in my life. Additionally, watching K-drama and Anime can learn and adapt new
lessons that can apply in my life because their storyline is very relatable and
interesting. Moreover, it gives a new perspective because it views the reality of life
towards a better person and path in life. It gives happiness and contentment even
inside the isolation and in our house. Also, the plot ensures an enjoyable viewing
experience that viewers can relate to because sometimes the storyline is about family,
friends, and dreams in life. However, watching K-drama and anime has the negative
effect of making me forget to eat on time and stay up late, resulting in a lack of sleep.
Also, because I watch too much k-drama and anime, I am unable to help my parents
with house cleaning and other household duties. However, I realized my mistake and
understood that I needed to set limits and practice time management so that I could
spend my time on more important things. On the other hand, using YouTube has had a
positive impact on my life, particularly as a college student and citizen. When I wake
up, I usually reach for my cellphone to watch vlogs from my favorite vloggers and,
sometimes, important news to keep up with what's going on in my surroundings
because I can't always watch TV. Also, YouTube is one of the best platforms as a
student because I always watch educational videos related to my course when I don't
understand the topic in my different subjects. Furthermore, YouTube provides a wide
variety of music, which makes me happy and delighted because I enjoy listening to
music every day, particularly when accomplishing homework and household chores.
Moreover, when I do my workout routine, I always YouTube to watch some exercise
that I need to follow. These pop culture trends, events, and icons have made significant
contributions to my life, which I will continue to use in the future.