한국 대중음악 노랫말의 텍스트성 분석 시론―2015년 이후 대중가요를 대상으로― = A Theory of Textuality Analysis of Korean Popular Music Songs : Focusing on Post-2015 Pop Songs Lyrics

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This study aims to investigate the textual status and textuality of Korean popular song lyrics released since 2015. While lyrics are inherently constrained by musical elements such as rhythm, syllable count, and melody, which distinguish them from traditional written texts, this has led to limited research on their textual properties. Recognizing these constraints, the study approaches lyrics as independent texts constructed with specific intentions and within particular contexts by their creators. Using the theoretical framework of textuality proposed by Beaugrande and Dressler—namely cohesion, coherence, intentionality, acceptability, informativity, situationality, and intertextuality—the study conducts a text-linguistic analysis of contemporary Korean pop lyrics. As an exploratory attempt, this research highlights the linguistic features of song lyrics and offers foundational insight into establishing them as a distinct textual genre. Furthermore, it lays the groundwork for future studies that may explore variations in lyrics across different genres and time periods, contributing to a deeper understanding of the evolving nature of popular music texts in Korea.