Questionaire

[plueonigiri]

=D I'm taking an elective course this semester (Korean Culture and Society) and I'm doing a research paper on hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) so I'd really really appreciate it if you guys on my flist can help me out by answering this short questionaire ;w; Thank you in advance!

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[mazuinayu]

AGE : 21

[plueonigiri]

Sankyuu darling! <3 It sure helps me a lot!

[seido_valca]

AGE : 23
GENDER : M

1. Have you heard of the word hanbok before previously?
No

3. What was your first impression of the hanbok?
It seems like a dress actually.

4. What do you think about the future of the hanbok in the modern world of today?
There was a trend last year that is similar to the hanbok style for female, in which I believe to be the origin of that modern trend. However there seem to be no trend that follows the male hanbok style.

5. Given a chance, would you be willing to learn to dress in hanbok?
No

6. If your answer for #5 is NO, please state the reason.
It is kinda troublesome.

7. Do you think that :
wearing traditional attire is too troublesome and unsuitable for modern life [ X ]
traditional attire can be restyled to be incorporated into modern life [ X ]

8. In your opinion, does traditional attire gives a certain society a sense of unity and togetherness? (e.g. kimono for the Japanese community, qipao for the Chinese community)
YES

[kpchen]

AGE : 20
GENDER : M

1. Have you heard of the word hanbok before previously?
YES

2. If your answer for #1 is YES : Where did you first encounter the word hanbok?
DRAMA(S)
Others - NEWSPAPERS

3. What was your first impression of the hanbok?
Vibrant and unique.

4. What do you think about the future of the hanbok in the modern world of today?
It won't be affected much but I guess a fusion might occur? It's like how the kimono isn't affected much?

5. Given a chance, would you be willing to learn to dress in hanbok?
YES

6. If your answer for #5 is NO, please state the reason.

7. Do you think that :
wearing traditional attire is too troublesome and unsuitable for modern life [ X ]
traditional attire can be restyled to be incorporated into modern life [ / ]

8. In your opinion, does traditional attire gives a certain society a sense of unity and togetherness? (e.g. kimono for the Japanese community, qipao for the Chinese community)
YES

[plueonigiri]

Thank you =D

[ilunari]

AGE : 23
GENDER : Male

1. Have you heard of the word hanbok before previously?
YES

2. If your answer for #1 is YES : Where did you first encounter the word hanbok?
INTERNET

3. What was your first impression of the hanbok?
Simple yet pretty

4. What do you think about the future of the hanbok in the modern world of today?

A symbolization of Korea's traditional clothing, like how Kimono/Yukata is for Japan.

5. Given a chance, would you be willing to learn to dress in hanbok?
YES

6. If your answer for #5 is NO, please state the reason.

7. Do you think that :
wearing traditional attire is too troublesome and unsuitable for modern life [ nothing like that ]
traditional attire can be restyled to be incorporated into modern life [ That is of course possible ]

8. In your opinion, does traditional attire gives a certain society a sense of unity and togetherness? (e.g. kimono for the Japanese community, qipao for the Chinese community)
YES

[sakube_yamu]

AGE : 15
GENDER : Female

1. Have you heard of the word hanbok before previously?
Yes.

2. If your answer for #1 is YES : Where did you first encounter the word hanbok?
Internet.

3. What was your first impression of the hanbok?
It's kind of cute.

4. What do you think about the future of the hanbok in the modern world of today?
Worn on festivals/occasions.

5. Given a chance, would you be willing to learn to dress in hanbok?
No.

6. If your answer for #5 is NO, please state the reason.
Not interested.

7. Do you think that:
Wearing traditional attire is too troublesome and unsuitable for modern life | Traditional attire can be restyled to be incorporated into modern life

8. In your opinion, does traditional attire gives a certain society a sense of unity and togetherness? (e.g. kimono for the Japanese community, qipao for the Chinese community)
Yes.