Asian TV Dramas and the Popular Mind in Southeast Asia

Organizers

De La Salle University • Chulalongkorn University

The twenty-first century has witnessed the phenomenal development of Asia as a major producer of popular culture and entertainment, particularly the proliferation of Asian TV drama series. Who have not found themselves hooked on Crash Landing on You (2019), The Untamed (2019), Waves of Life (Kluen Cheewit, 2017), FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (Brothers, 2015-2022), or the enduring anime series Naruto (2002-present)? These dramas stream on various local, regional, and global platforms with multilingual subtitles. Their generic diversity—from romcom to BL, from martial arts to time travel, from historical to science fiction—offers an array of delectable fares to stimulate the evolving palate of the global fans. Their cross-cultural appropriations and intersectionality are significant in enhancing community dialogues and a sense of global connectedness. This conference is interested in investigating various themes, topics, and aspects of Asian TV dramas.

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The conference is open to the public. Admission is free. For those who wish to attend the onsite sessions, see Guidelines for Visitors’ Entry.

Keynote Speakers

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This conference-workshop is organized by the College of Liberal Arts of De La Salle University (DLSU CLA), Manila, Philippines, and the Faculty of Arts of Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. The organizing team includes the DLSU CLA Public Humanities Cluster, DLSU Southeast Asian Research Center and Hub (SEARCH) and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI).  This event is in celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.