Framing Alcohol as Everyday: Network and Semantic Analysis of <i>Sulbang</i> on Korean YouTube
<i>Sulbang</i> normalizes alcohol consumption through subtle embedding within emotionally resonant, culturally familiar contexts amplified by platform algorithms rather than explicit promotion. These findings expose critical regulatory gaps in digital alcohol marketing and indicate the importance of comprehensive policy frameworks addressing influencer-driven content on social media platforms.
Authors
- Mengqi Du
- Jeong Kyu Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2548-1467)
- Yifan Wang
Institutions
- Jeonbuk National University (KR)
- University of Oklahoma (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.25-00253
- Primary Topic
- Media Influence and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00