Ismatuloh, Muhammad Aghni (2023) JEAN BAUDRILLAD'S HYPERREAL: ANALYSIS OF THEME IN YOASOBI'S SONG "IDOL". Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra lnggris, 12 (1). ISSN 2252-9934

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Abstract

Jean Baudrillard is one among many prominent thinkers of postmodernism. One of his notable ideas is the Hyperreal. In his book "Simulacra and Simulation," Baudrillard proposes the idea of something that transcends beyond the state of fake and reality, the Hyperreal. This concept can be found as a theme in the lyrics of a song titled "Idol" by Yoasobi. This paper aims to dissect the lyrics and find the implications of Baudrillard's concept of Hyperreal within the implicit and explicit meanings of the lyrics. The idol profession has gained significant prominence in the 21st century. The common perception is that they are selling 'fake identities' to their audience. The research objective is to examine how Baudrillard's Hyperreal is depicted in the song. The methodology employed for this study is a descriptive qualitative analysis of the lyrics. The key findings reveal that idol production can be understood as a staged process of simulation, wherein individuals are transformed into a hyperreality. The lyrics portray idols as being constructed from a certain idea, which undergoes a transformation into something distinct. This study focuses on a literature analysis, specifically exploring the theme presented in the song's lyrics and its connection to Jean Baudrillard's philosophy of postmodernism. However, it is important to acknowledge the limitations of this research, as it is confined to a single song and relies on the interpretation of the lyrics and theoretical concepts within the realm of literature study. The significance of this analysis lies in offering an alternative perspective to understand the idol profession, aiming to prevent harmful misconceptions. Baudrillard's theoretical framework of the Hyperreal allows the idea that idols have crossed the boundary of falsehood and authenticity and become 'real' in their own sense.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Baudrillard, Hyperreal, Simulation, Idol, Yoasobi
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisions:	Fakultas Ilmu Sosial > Sastra Inggris
Depositing User:	Heriska Heriska
Date Deposited:	10 Jun 2024 12:55
Last Modified:	10 Jun 2024 12:55
URI:	http://eprints.ummi.ac.id/id/eprint/3624

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