Komunikasi Interpersonal dan Representasi Identitas Lokal dalam Serial When Life Gives You Tangerines:

Namira Jasmine Aiswari; Alya Attalya; Vivianne Verna Yedija; Alysha Amanda Adityaputri; Arsih Amalia Chandra Permata5; Wiyata Wiyata

doi:10.47861/tuturan.v3i2.1843

Komunikasi Interpersonal dan Representasi Identitas Lokal dalam Serial When Life Gives You Tangerines:

Authors

Namira Jasmine Aiswari Universitas Brawijaya
Alya Attalya Universitas Brawijaya
Vivianne Verna Yedija Universitas Brawijaya
Alysha Amanda Adityaputri Universitas Brawijaya
Arsih Amalia Chandra Permata5 Universitas Brawijaya
Wiyata Wiyata Universitas Brawijaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47861/tuturan.v3i2.1843

Keywords:

Cultural destination, Interpersonal communication, Korean drama, Local identity, Media representation

Abstract

This study investigates how the Korean television series When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) depicts the local identity of Jeju Island. The research analyzes dialogue, scenes, and visuals that portray interpersonal communication among characters and Jeju culture using a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis. The findings show that local values can be transmitted through interpersonal communication via Jeju dialect and calm communication style. Jeju Island is portrayed as a living identity rather than merely a backdrop, the series positions Jeju as a meaningful cultural destination, landscapes and artifacts strengthen cultural identity, and the narrative emphasizes authenticity. Additionally, the series conveys messages of Korean cultural preservation through the depiction of 1950s traditions.

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Published

2025-05-31

How to Cite

Namira Jasmine Aiswari, Alya Attalya, Vivianne Verna Yedija, Alysha Amanda Adityaputri, Arsih Amalia Chandra Permata5, & Wiyata Wiyata. (2025). Komunikasi Interpersonal dan Representasi Identitas Lokal dalam Serial When Life Gives You Tangerines:. TUTURAN: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi, Sosial Dan Humaniora, 3(2), 177–187. https://doi.org/10.47861/tuturan.v3i2.1843