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Jennica Garcia tells us what gongbang or “study broadcast” is all about 

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Liezel dela Cruz

Do you find yourself easily distracted while studying or working on a project? <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen">Dirty Linen</a> star Jennica Garcia confessed that she previously struggled with productivity. She would find herself grabbing a snack or checking her phone in the middle of reading a book or studying online courses until she completely loses interest in her tasks. Searching for study tips on the internet, she discovered gongbang videos. Jennica told Kapamilya Chat that in Korea and Japan, most students and workers feel lonesome on their own, resulting in unproductivity, “Pero napansin nila na ‘pag alam nila there is someone on the other line, kahit na ibang parte pa siya ng mundo na sumasabay mag-aral with you, motivated siya to study.” Gongbang is a Korean word that translates to “study broadcast.” It has been around since 2018 but gained more popularity during the pandemic. The concept of gongbang or study broadcast is akin to popular live streaming activities. In gongbang, viewers will watch and/or join the host study/work using the pomodoro technique, which is a time-management method wherein tasks are split into specific time intervals and there are breaks in between. Just in the latter part of 2022, she started to use “study broadcast” as a tool for improving her productivity. She sets up a camera in her small study nook and broadcast herself studying, reading books, and practicing her digital art skills with a few live viewers, who are also students and workers. It’s like they are virtual classmates or workmates. Jennica’s stream usually begins at midnight and lasts for 2 and ½ hours. She allots the first 15 minutes catching up with her viewers (who have become her friends), two hours for the actual study session with 5-minute breaks in between, then, spends the final 15 minutes talking to her audience. Gongbang is like the modern version of group studies. Jennica is happy that her virtual study buddies are doing great in their schooling, and in turn, they also give her extra push in finishing her tasks. “Nakakatuwa na ang buong akala nila inspired sila sa akin kasi nakikita nila akong nagsisipag. Pero hindi nila alam, sila din ay napakalaking inspirasyon sa akin. Kasi ‘pag inaantok ako, ‘pag pakiramdam kong hindi ko na kaya, pero dahil alam kong nag-aaral din sila do’n, tumatagal ako,” shared the actress. She continued, “Nai-inspire ako sa kanila. Lalo na ‘yung mga work-from-home moms na mag-isa lang daw sila dati nagtatrabaho pero dahil sa stream, nafe-feel nila na co-workers kami. So, sobrang saya.” Jennica is currently studying digital art and plans to turn her drawings into merchandise like stickers, planners, notebooks, and apparel. Check out her study streams on her Facebook page!

Looking for a new effective study method? Check out Jennica Garcia’s gongbang or “study broadcast.