PEMANFAATAN APLIKASI MESSAGING TELEGRAM @XKWAVERS SEBAGAI MEDIA KOMUNIKASI FANS K-POP DALAM MENINGKATKAN VALUE DIRI DAN KESADARAN BERAGAMA (STUDI KASUS PADA ANGGOTA GC TELEGRAM @XKWAVERS)
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This research was conducted to find out how the Xkwaver community utilizes the Telegram messaging service application as a communication medium to support its mission of becoming a safety place for Kpop and Kdrama fans to learn Islam and develop insights. The method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, where the researcher explains his research with data sourced from interviews, observations, and documentation. From the results of the study it was found that the programs launched by the Xkwaver community via Telegram were able to invite community members to improve their quality of life and religious awareness. With the features provided by Telegram, it is felt efficient and effective for staff members to reach Xkwaver members.
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