REPRESENTATION OF SYMBOLS IN “PARASITE” MOVIE

Symbols as one of the primary media in the communication process which are directly capable of translating the thoughts and feelings of the communicator to the readers or audiences. In the Parasite movie, many symbols are hidden. This study investigates the representation of symbols in the Parasite movie. The method of this study was qualitative with a semiotic approach. The result analysis shows that several symbols found in the movie: Morse code, rain, underground (semi-basement), stone, smell, bunker (basement), and food can be seen in the “Parasite movie”. A Morse code symbol is a message. The code HELP being misinterpreted as HOLP cause the message not to be transmitted well. Rain as a symbol represents both the wealthy and the poor. Rain is a blessing to the wealthy but it is a curse to the poor, as it brings disasters (flooding). Underground is related to Kim's family home, who live in a cramped semi-basement space in a crowded complex. The stone's symbolism is linked to good fortune and prosperity. The viewing block (scholar stone) is spiritually idiosyncratic of good fortune and stable life. It symbolizes a sense of social status by smiles or implies a distinction between Kim's and Park's families about rich and poor people. Bunker (basement) is related to the hidden secret which is connected to the Park family's estate, only the former homeowner and housemaid know it. The final symbol is Ramdon, a food. It's a mixture of ramen and udon. This food has a symbiotic relationship due to the mixture of noodles and meat. As an act of showcasing the Park family's love of a "high-class" dish, an expensive steak was added on the cheap of an instant noodle.

Symbols as one of the primary media in the communication process which are directly capable of translating the thoughts and feelings of the communicator to the readers or audiences. In the Parasite movie, many symbols are hidden. This study investigates the representation of symbols in the Parasite movie. The method of this study was qualitative with a semiotic approach. The result analysis shows that several symbols found in the movie: Morse code, rain, underground (semi-basement), stone, smell, bunker (basement), and food can be seen in the "Parasite movie". A Morse code symbol is a message. The code HELP being misinterpreted as HOLP cause the message not to be transmitted well. Rain as a symbol represents both the wealthy and the poor. Rain is a blessing to the wealthy but it is a curse to the poor, as it brings disasters (flooding). Underground is related to Kim's family home, who live in a cramped semi-basement space in a crowded complex. The stone's symbolism is linked to good fortune and prosperity. The viewing block (scholar stone) is spiritually idiosyncratic of good fortune and stable life. It symbolizes a sense of social status by smiles or implies a distinction between Kim's and Park's families about rich and poor people. Bunker (basement) is related to the hidden secret which is connected to the Park family's estate, only the former homeowner and housemaid know it. The final symbol is Ramdon, a food. It's a mixture of ramen and udon. This food has a symbiotic relationship due to the mixture of noodles and meat. As an act of showcasing the Park family's love of a "highclass" dish, an expensive steak was added on the cheap of an instant noodle.

INTRODUCTION
the messages, the writers or filmmakers attempt to communicate gestures, signals, codes, and traditions in a film (Reeper, 2013).
In literary works, the film is the most symbolic art form (Fraim, 2014). It uses a lot of gestures and symbolism to communicate the story's essence or messages. Few individuals, on the other hand, are familiar with symbols and symbolism, and how to use them efficiently in film screenplays. Certain films are better at managing to mean than others, so directors often concentrate on certain aspects to offer the plot depth (Wilson, 2018). In reality, certain films conceal their images or references to the point that viewers/audiences are unaware that great films are rich in symbolism. Take, for example, the film Parasite.
The film Parasite is directed by Bong Joon-ho directed the 2019 South Korean black comedy thriller (Wikipedia, 2020). The film tells of life between two families, the Kim Family, and the Park Family, the film depicts social and economic inequality. The story of Parasite centers around two families: the Parks and the Kims (Vassar, 2020). "Parasite" starts with a social commentary, a grim black comedy (Maffei, 2020) This film immerses viewers in a peculiar immersive comedy atmosphere. Then, roughly halfway through the film, it moves to a mystery with horror overtones, then to disaster with a bitter and memorable ending.
Behind the success of this film, it turns out that some hidden things can be analyzed by the researcher. The film "Parasite" is full of symbolism (Laman, 2020). Jung (2020) explains that at the start of the film, Ki-woo and the rest of the family are seen as individual workers infiltrating the Parks' house through hazy networks. Therefore, the goals of this study are to learn about the symbols in the film "Parasite" and their representations.

METHOD
The researcher analyzes the symbol in the film using descriptive qualitative analysis with a semiotic approach. The qualitative analysis focuses on the observation of a phenomenon from the researcher's point of view (Lapan et al., 2011). It also means that qualitative analysis is a naturalistic and interpretative approach to understanding the concepts associated with phenomena in the social worlds, as stated by Maruster (2013, p. 5).
In conducting this research, the researcher uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the semiotic method in discussing it. The semiotic method is a science that examines all aspects of signs and symbols which seeks to decipher the meanings displayed in it. The researcher uses Pierce's theory because this theory fits the formulation of the problem discussed in this study. Peirce divides signs into three types, namely icons, indexes, and symbols. This research only focuses on a symbol, as a sign whose relation to an object is a matter of convention, agreement, or rule.
The document analysis was chosen as a data collection technique. Documents, according to Flick et al., (2004) are structured artifacts that are traditionally drawn from formats such as notes, remarks, diaries, contracts, statistics, annual reports, letters, case papers, drafts, or expert opinions. The data source used in this study is from the film "Parasite." There are symbols in the movie "Parasite" that can be found and analyzed based on structural or intrinsic elements.
In data analysis methodology, there are three main ways of qualitative data analysis: data elimination, data show, and result drawing/verification (Gratton & Jones, 2004).

FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION Findings
There are some secret items in this study that can be found behind the popularity of the "Parasite film." The following are few examples of symbols:

Morse code
The following are several subtitles from the film "Parasite" that depicts a symbol: The 1 st example: 01:19:53,520 --> --> 01:20:31,916 As seen in the subtitle above, Moon Gwang's husband has been living in the bunker (basement) of Mr. Park's family home for several years. Every day, by sending a morse code line through his house's lights, he requested Da Song's help. However, Da Song mistook the term HELP for HOLP, causing the message to be lost. Da-song didn't tell his parents right away. However, before the very end of the movie, it seems as though the subtitle is meaningless. When Moon Gwang's husband asks Da-song for help through Morse code, it is the one who lives underground who answers. In the past, he was able to cause Da-song to have convulsions on his birthday. As seen in the subtitle above, Geun-Se attempted to enlist the assistance of Da-Song, who had learned to scout in his school by using Morse code. In the final episode, a subtitle that contradicts Morse code; maybe this is to remind the viewers that the lights going out is Morse code, so Ki-Taek uses the same tool to interact with his son, Ki-Woo. However, before the end of the movie, it seems the subtitle is meaningless.

Rain
Rain is the sign object of the rain in the film "Parasite." The following are several subtitles from the film "Parasite" that depicts a symbol: The 1  As seen in the subtitle above, rain subtitles are depicted in this interesting video. Kim's family's house was flooded due to the heavy storm, and they were busy salvaging treasure. Rain, on the other hand, is seen as a gift by the Park family. Even if it's raining a lot, Da-tent Songs would be perfect, according to Ms. Park. It's an American tent, but it won't fall. If it rains, Da-Song tries to pitch a tent in the yard and spend the night there; his parents don't object; they agree to let him sleep in the family room. Rain, according to some wealthier people, is welcome for several reasons, while rain is hated by the poor because it creates hazards such as flooding, which floods poor families' homes. As seen in the subtitle above, Kim's family hides under a table until the clock hits midnight. They crept out while the Park family fell asleep. However, it rained heavily on the way home. When Kim arrived at their underground flat, they learned that their home had been flooded. The mud combined with the flood gushed vigorously from the building's bathroom, which was located in the highest part of the property. They still want to save as many as they can. And they went to the nearest gym with other flood victims. Since their homes are underground and frequently near the drainage of big structures, residents of Banjiha must be prepared for floods when heavy rains fall. The Kim family lives in a crowded apartment complex in Banjiha, where semi-basement rooms are scant.

Underground (Semi-basement)
Underground is the sign target of the house in the film "Parasite." Kim's family has been seen to live underground since the beginning of the film. How challenging it is for them to connect to local Wi-Fi and check for signals to satisfy their everyday needs. Even his house's window was right on the ground, allowing them to see pedestrians walking on it. The Kim family lives in Banjiha, a crowded apartment complex where semi-basement rooms are scant. The following are several subtitles from the film "Parasite" that depicts a symbol: The As seen in the subtitle above, the mansion of the Park owners, which is dim and dust-free. The other mansion is the basement, which is used to store wine and other parasites (Yang, 2020). The Kim family lives in a dusty and dirty old semi-basement with just a partial glimpse of the world through the walls. Even they can see what is going on outdoors, for example, frogs in a shallow well or pests that dislike the sun and choose to hide indoors. Mr. Kim requested that the overwhelming pesticide clean his house by leaving the windows open.

Stone
The scholar stone, also known as the viewing stone, is a culturally unique good luck charm dependent on its surface (Laman, 2020). Ki-family woo's is often praised in the "Parasite" film for both the stone and the idea of going upward on solid financial footing. The following are several subtitles from the film "Parasite" that depicts a symbol: The first example: 00:08:12,014 --> 00:08:15,167 As seen in the subtitle above, Kiwoo collects a stone from a family acquaintance. Min-hyuk, a good Kiwoo' mate, gave the viewing stone (scholar stone) as a gift. It represents the prosperous life they wish to live. The family generally wishes for a prosperous future and a rich family. The hopes and desires symbolized by the stone are beginning to materialize (Hellerman, 2020). Ki-woo has replaced Min-position hyuk as Park's daughter's English teacher who has a forged college diploma. The Kim family comes up with a novel plan and new scams to penetrate the Park family's house (Willis, 2020).

Smell
Smell plays a part in the plot in this subtitle. As the film progresses, this sense of smell can be linked to both literal and figurative meanings. The following are several subtitles from the film "Parasite" that depicts a symbol: The 1  As seen in the subtitle above, the odor of a person's body or body odor may be used as a class indicator; in the film Parasite, rich families hate poor families' odor. Mr. Park purposefully opened the car doors, allowing the rush of air to eliminate the driver's odor. He also said the impoverished families smelled like stale turnips to his mom. Mr. Park tried to fire poor families because he couldn't bear their body odor, but he couldn't because poor families never make mistakes at work. With their manager, Kim's smells a little strange. Both Kims, according to Da Song and his relatives, have the same odor. They have a bad odor and seem to be related, but he is unaware of this. Furthermore, the word 'smell' is commonly used during the Da-song sequence, the Park family's youngest sibling, during the Park family subtitle about the smell. He noticed that all of the Park family's employees had the same body odor. Mr. and Mrs. Park are confused in several subtitles and display a racial side of Kim's body odor. In this film, body odor indicates social status.

Bunker (basement)
Bunker is the symbol object of a bunker in the film "Parasite" (basement). This bunker is the representation of all the secrets that humans keep hidden. The following is a subtitle from the film "Parasite" that depicts a symbol: As seen in the subtitle above, in this film, everybody has a secret. Except for Moongwang, the housekeeper and former homeowner. There is a shelter in the Park family's home that no one knows about. Of course, for the sake of her family's wellbeing, she will not disclose this knowledge as long as her life and her husband will proceed as normal. Mr. Park mentions Moon-(old Gwang's maid) flaws, including her proclivity for overeating, implying that he still feeds her husband in secret. When the basement guy says "love" to Mr. Park, even though he is dying and ignored, he is referring to the way a billionaire is idolized and admired by other people, as well as the fact that he is riding in the basement).

Food (Ramdon)
Food (Ramdon) portrays the symbol object of food, Ramdon, in the film "Parasite." It's a fast noodle with sirloin on top. The following is a subtitle from the film "Parasite" that depicts a symbol: The As seen in the subtitle above, when the Park family returns home from camping Mrs. Kim calls the housekeeper and asks her to make Ramdon for Da-song with the sirloin meat. Ramdon is traditionally made with Chapaggeti and Neoguri instant noodles, both of which are popular in South Korea. Chapagetti is the Italian word for Chajang noodles (noodles with black bean sauce). Neoguri, on the other hand, is a soup noodle with a hot sauce and chewy noodles. They have a wonderful flavor when mixed. This subtitle illustrates the contrast between wealthy and poor households (Yang, 2020).

DISCUSSION
The film "Parasite" is about two families with opposing economies of scale (Han, 2019). A literary instrument that conveys a particular message is known as a symbol. An abstract definition may be represented by a symbol (Harper et al., 2014). Symbols as a way of influencing the viewers or audiences (Hellerman, 2020). Symbols have a method of influencing viewers/audiences (Hellerman, 2020). They are story artifacts that refer to or reflect something more important. Symbolism generates an effect by applying extra significance to an object, an event, or an individual (Wiehardt, 2019). Symbolism takes something that is usually concrete and then associates it with something else to give it a new or even greater meaning.
There are many symbols (symbolism) in the "Parasite movie," including Morse code, rain, underground (semi-basement), stone, sense of smell, bunker (basement), and food (Ramdon). The below are the descriptions: 1) Morse code. This stone is the representation of communication or message. Morse code usually uses a standard dot and line symbol scheme to represent letters, numbers, punctuation, and signals in the form of certain characters. Since Da-song misread Morse code, which should have read HELP instead of HOLP, the message was not sent. 2) Rain. This rain is the representation of the rich and poor families. According to some wealthier people, it is welcome for several reasons, while rain is hated by the poor because it creates hazards such as flooding. 3) Underground. This stone is the representation of home. Kim's family has been seen to live underground since the beginning of the film. How challenging it is for them to check for signals or connect to local Wi-Fi to need and satisfy their needs. Even his house's window was right on the ground, so it allows them to see pedestrians walking on it. The Kim family lives in a crowded apartment complex (Banjiha) as a semi-basement room is scant. 4) Stone. This stone is the representation of the prosperous life they wish to live. The family generally wishes for a prosperous future and a rich family. As does Bong Joon Ho's statement about the stone. According to Chernick (2020), Elements such as wind and water have naturally formed Suseok. It comes in a variety of sizes, from large boulders used in landscaping to smaller stones once used on scholars' writing tables (or scholar's rocks). 5) Smell. This smell is the representation of a sign of social status. The smell/odor can uncover one's personality and the hidden mysteries that lay underneath (Lawless, 2020). The word 'smell' is commonly used during the Da-song sequence, the Park family's youngest sibling, in comparison to the Park family subtitle about the smell. He noticed that all of the Park family's employees had the same body odor. Kim enters a big house that is tidy and smells nice, in comparison to their slum, which smells of cheap foods and people peeing outside their house. 6) Bunker. This bunker is the representation of all the secrets that humans keep hidden.
Everyone in this film has a hidden place. Except for Moon-gwang, the housekeeper and former homeowner, there is a shelter in the Park family's home that no one knows about it. 7) Food. Ramdon, also known as ramen and udon, was used in the film "Parasite." Jjapaguri is another name for Ramdon. Chapaguri also symbolizes the coming together of the wealthy and the needy. The symbiotic relationship between the parasite and its host is symbolized by the mixture of noodles and beef. Mrs. Park's love of a "high-class" dish is qualified and justified by the addition of meat/steak on top of instant noodles.

CONCLUSION
In the lives of two families, the Kim Family and the Park Family, the film "Parasite" explores social and economic inequality. Ki-woo and the rest of the family infiltrate the Park house as independent employees, claiming to only meet each other via loose networks, at the start of the novel. Finally, this film includes several tense tensions and tragedies.
A parasite is equivalent to the terrible something that would also make the landlady 'suffer,' based on the whole narrative of the film "Parasite." This is also seen in a scene where 'the parasite' is enjoying a good time when the landlady is caught off guard. Many special symbols are hidden in the film "Parasite", such as Morse code, rain, underground (semi-basement), stone, sense of smell, bunker (basement), and food.