Sky castle: a reflection of challenges of family institution in Korean society through tv drama

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate the existence of family institution in the context of changes in Korean society, as well as the societal reflections that come from them and the impact of education on family institutions. The methodology of this study is documentary research, which entails locating papers on current social issues in Korea, as well as content analysis, which examines scenes and dialogue in the series “Sky Castle”.

According to the study, Korean society places a high priority on scholastic achievement that it puts children under pressure and stress. All of these are represented through the families in the series. Characters attempt to deal with educational challenges in a variety of methods to sustain the family institutions, including adaptation, violation, and challenges. These are exemplified by the concepts of value, violence, and connection which are chronic social problems for which Sky Castle criticizes Korean society in order to move society forward.