Exploring Korean Design Motifs in Villain Character Design within Nexon Company's Games as Elements of Korean Cultural Representation
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한국 게임 산업은 글로벌 진출을 목표로 하고 있지만, 독창성 문제에 직면하여 국제적인인지도의 측면에서 비판받고 있다. 한국의 주요 게임사들은 독창성과 글로벌 시장에서의 강점을 강화하기 위해 자사 게임에 한국의 문화적 요소를 주입하고자 노력하고 있다. 이러한문화적 결합은 게임 산업의 미래를 형성하는 데 중추적인 역할을 할 것으로 기대되며, 이를위해서는 철저한 연구 노력이 필요하다. 게임에서 스토리텔링은 중요하다. 특히 악당에 대한캐릭터 묘사에 대해 이해하는 것은 매우 중요하다. 본 연구는 한국 게임에서 악당 캐릭터 디자인에 한국 문화적 요소가 결합되는 과정을 평가하여 독창성 문제를 해결하고자 한다. 또한해외의 문화적 요소를 대체할 잠재적인 한국적 모티브를 검토한다. 분석 결과, 한국 게임에서 대부분의 악당 캐릭터는 종교적이거나 신화적인 모티브를 중심으로 서구의 문화적 요소에 크게 의존하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 60개의 캐릭터 중 극히 일부만 한국적 캐릭터인 것으로 조사되었다. 이는 독특한 한국적 특성을 나타내지만 한국 문화의 재현성이 부족하다. 이러한 디자인의 특징은 의상, 액세서리, 신체적 특성, 특수 효과 등에서 뚜렷이 나타난다. 본 문제를 해결하기 위해 디자인 요소의 세부 분류를 개발했으며, 이는 악당 캐릭터 디자인에 한국 문화적 요소를 결합하는 데 도움이 될 것이다. 본 연구는 한국 게임에서 악당의 독창성과 문화적 정체성을 강화하는 데 중요한 지침을 제공하여 개발자들에게 유용한 자료가될 것이다.
Abstract
The Korean gaming industry aims for global expansion but faces challenges with originality, hindering international recognition. Major Korean game companies strive to infuse their games with Korean cultural elements to enhance originality and global appeal. This cultural integration is anticipated to play a pivotal role in shaping the industry’s future, necessitating thorough research endeavors. Since storytelling is vital in games, understanding character portrayal, particularly of villains, is crucial. This study evaluates the integration of Korean cultural elements into villain character design in Korean games, addressing the originality issue. It also examines potential Korean motifs to replace foreign ones. Analysis shows that most villain characters in Korean games rely heavily on Western cultural elements, mainly religious or mythical motifs. Only a small part, approximately 4 out of 60 characters examined, display distinct Korean characteristics, highlighting a lack of representation. This dilution of design is apparent in attire, accessories, physical traits, and special effects. To tackle this issue, a detailed categorization of design elements has been created, aiding the integration of Korean cultural aspects into villain character designs. This study provides vital guidance to enhance the originality and cultural identity of villains in Korean games, serving as a valuable resource for developers.
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