The genesis of the phenomenon of Korean wave (hallyu) and its influence on youths in Malaysia: an Islamic perspective

• Main Authors: Syaiful Anwar, Nur Sa’adah, Mohd Nor, Nur Suriya
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press 2020
• Subjects: HM1176 Social influence. Social pressure
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/86048/7/86048_The%20genesis%20of%20the%20phenomenon%20of%20Korean%20wave%20%28hallyu%29%20and%20its%20influence%20on%20youths%20in%20Malaysia.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/86048/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/al-itqan/index.php/al-itqan/article/view/174

The aim of this study is to discuss the genesis of the phenomenon of Hallyu and the impacts of this phenomenon from various perspectives. The researchers also emphasize on the impact that the Korean Wave exerts on the Muslim youth of Malaysia from an Islamic perspectives. This research applies qualitative methodology, in which the researchers use nonnumerical data that includes content and critical analysis on written materials such as books, articles, journals newspapers, magazines and internet sources. The findings reveal that the phenomenon of Hallyu brings positive impacts on the youths in Malaysia, however it also influences them negatively and against the Islamic teachings and values.