182

Open Thread #168


 
Happy new year! Can’t believe another one’s gone already. Here’s to hoping the upcoming year is a good’un. *Raises glass to 2011.*

SONG OF THE DAY

Murder Mystery – “I Am (If You Are)” [ Download ]

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

RELATED POSTS

182

Required fields are marked *

Is it sas that I'm more excited about SG 15 then I am that its new years eve?

0
24
reply

Required fields are marked *

I AM TOO. Hahahaha.

0
10
reply

Required fields are marked *

I am three :) We are so addicted hahahahahaha

0
3
reply

Required fields are marked *

me too buahahahaha!

0
2
reply

Required fields are marked *

Me 5!

0

Is the long preview out yet? the 6 min one?

0

*Almost Famous*

Firstly I want to thank JB, for her hard work, and for all the “Re-capers that have made the year 2010 a more bearable year to live, with your love and hard work towards us the audience at large, a special shout goes to “aberdeen_angus”, (Girl you Know you are my “Bestest) recap Lady), and to “samsooki “, dude I hope that you know how much this place lacks without you being around!!!!!

* Last Rave/Rant Of The year*
I am one of those “Proud Guys ( who watch dramas. Oh the horror!!!) ”, who has been one of Dramabeans followers for the past 3 years, and in those 3 years I have notice that there is a real “Core of Fans” and some of them have been around for the past 4 years.
We the “old timers” have grown very protective of not only “JB, GF, and also the recap staff).
Dramabeans in “format” it is not what it used to be, for some of you the “GUI” that you see in front of your screen, is all you know about this site, but there was a time that Dramabaeans look completely different, nevertheless we are very happy still.
As far as the “Content” is concern Dramabeans “Has” and let me say it again “Has” the best “Content Format” from all the rest of the sites that cater to the “Drama Fans” worldwide.

Dramabeans is a place where we can engage not only our sense of “Fantasy” but first and foremost our “Intellect”, this is the only site that does not only cater to the “Out of their mind Screaming Fan-Girls”, but also to the serious student of the different arts that are involve in crating our beloved dramas, e,g (script writing, music OST's. photography, costumes, set design, architectural locations, and last but not the least “actor/actress” choice, but the most important of them all”Talent”.

Well seems like Dramabeans has being gaining a lot of attention and in last year or so and with more “Fame” comes a lot of “Unwanted Attention”, seems to me that lately we have seen a surge of people that has come around to delivered an “Unhealthy “ dose of bashing and trashing “JB and her Crew”, how many times have we read int the last couple of months comments like “JB stop hatting this show” or “JB Stop hatting my Idol” or “People here are stupid” or “You guys suck”!!!!

Well as an old timer I can venture to say and I feel that I speak in behalf of of a lot of you out there, that if Dramabeans was to turn into a site that caters just to the “Out of their mind Screaming Fan-Girls” I will be the first to live this site, since the thing that I appreciate the most is their “well crafted and unbiased commentary”, JB and the crew are equal opportunity commentators, they trash and give praise on “Individual Merit” they do not single out just one particular individual, but I know a lot of of “Hardcore Fans” feel otherwise.

And that brings me to my final closing;

“To All The Haters”, If you do not like the “Format and Content here at Dramabeans, well then your are free to live and never come back, but if you come her just to “Fangirl, and be absolutely idiotic, stupid and mean spirited”, then you guys will be not welcome to this place and be prepare to be ridicule at your own risk!!!!!!

Last but not least, to all my beloved Friends and Foe’s, may this coming year be full of “Health and Contentment” and full of peace!!!!!

Peace to all, Amg1!!!

: O }

0
5
reply

Required fields are marked *

I'm a newbie at Dramabeans but I have to agree with most of your statements. For those who just wish to fangirl but not deconstruct, please find an alternative platform.

Best wishes to the Dramabeans family in 2011!

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

I really have to agree with what you're saying. While I am a newcomer to the site, I have a sister who studies cinematography (in college) and I REALLY appreciate the deconstruction aspect of this site.

I LOVE the viewpoints and insights of the two writers and while I would like to kindly tell the screaming Kim Hyun-Joong fangirls to GO AWAY, *ahem* I really don't worry about the situation too much :D Knowing JB and GF's personalities, they aren't the kind to change the format of their site and give up their viewpoints, caving into popularity.

I do understand your concern though, and I do know what it feels like to have to sit there and watch the decay of an organization, group, ect. that you were once so proud of :( BUT don't worry, everything will be fine, and I will be right there at your side warding off the screaming fangirls :D :D :D HAPPY NEW YEAR

LAUREN

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

After your post I realized that it has already been 3 years since I am following dramabeans web-site. Time passes so fast...
Even though I don't watch much dramas anymore due to heavy school work I like reading JB post just to keep myself updated. In comparison with other new sites with similar format, dramabeans covers wider range of TV shows and events, and gives reasonable critique about them. I wouldn't say my opinion always the same as JB & GF, but the effort and time they put into this site should be appreciated.
I enjoyed year end reviews from other reviewers as they gave a view of some dramas not covered here.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

way to go! i love JB and GirlFriday. and sigh. i remember the old format too, and i remember with fondness the day i stumbled upon this blog three years ago.

too our heroines here in dramabeans, and the other recappers too, kudos and a happy new drama year ahead of us.

all smiles.all hopes.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Amen Brother! Well said.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

That's why I'm still up! hahaha

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

Doesn't SG 15 only happen tmr night? (...and I know this only because the subs then come out the day after...)

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

holla, we should form a club! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU GUYS! thanks for being a sort of family for me. i'm happy to welcome another year with you all. more dramas and more hyun bin! :)

and here's to no war, and to lee dong wook going home this year!!! (or is it 2012? hahaha) either way, happy 2011!!

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

I feel the same!!!

Anyway, Happy New Year to all!!

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Same here, soo excited for SG Ep 15!
happy new year!!!!

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

AAHHAHA!!! ME TOO!! wow... I'm so glad i'm not the only one...

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Haha, me too! Less than 24 hours before the raw one is out! Yay!

Anyway, I posted this link on the ep 14 recap thread. For those who have not seen it, here's a 28-second trailer of ep 15! (check out JW's tracksuit :p)

http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/8ftFqyVFVxc/

Happy New Year to everyone here, including GF and JB! You guys have been great! Here's wishing to more good dramas and recaps in 2011!! :)

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

its afew hours to a new year...sooo the bear in me has decide to hibernate and feed ma addiction with some melodrama and you ma friend has made ma day with that link......OMO that track suit rotfl THANKS AND HAVE A HAPPY N BLESSED NEW YEAR

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

I've been thinking that same thought for about a week now!

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

me too

i am getting so much ribbing from friends who do not understand my addiction to kdramas

and my attempt to learn korean on my own

i cant wait for the recaps and the drama to be potsted on dramafever

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

UGH I AM TOOO. This has been the slowest week ever. I've been counting down the days since sunday. I even rewatched MNIKSS just to see Hyun Bin. Ugh ADDICTED, I'm not scared to admit it.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

how could SG keep getting better and better every week...episode 15 is just as wonderful and the ending scene leave me breathless and shaking....Hyun Bin is an awesome actor

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

Completely agree.....now I'm dying for EP 16! I'm obsessed with this show.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!! :)

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year! An hour and 15 minutes and 2010's over!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

happy new year everyone! :D
thanks to girlfriday and javabeans for satisfying my kdrama cravings for another year!!
looking forward to a new year full of new dramas.

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy 2011 everyone! :D

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

a very happy new year to you as well JB and all our faithful followers/ k drama crack addicts! may we all be blessed with more awesome dramas in the following year aja aja fighting fighting! <3!!

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year Dramabeans!

Just wanted to say thanks to jb & gf & to the rest of the team, for everything! :).. I love this place, I hold it dear to my heart.. Oh Yeah!
and finally..
How snazz is this reply button? not only can you reply directly to a comment in joining forces to spazz/rant, BUT for laze-fanatic like me, saves me the heap of trouble scrolling to the bottom of the page just to post my comment.. :)
I plan to be more constructive in 2011.. I swear.. (^_^)

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year, Dramabeans! :)

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year everyone!!

Am I the only one that wants dramabeans to bring back her extended glossary posts? And the Korean culture posts?

On another note, MSOAN really sucked overall, didn't it? But I rather enjoyed the last 15 minutes. Especially Kim Jae Wook when he drove JGS's bus. That image was just too hilarious! KJW in his suit and tie driving around that bulky vehicle with JGS's head on his shoulder...

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

I love the language and culture stuff!

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy new year to all dramabeans addicts, and especially to javabeans and girlfriday. You guys keep me sane, even on difficult days, thanks for your awesome recaps and brilliant insights and generally, for being here day in day out with your wonderful writings. My day is never complete without a visit to dramabeans. Looking forward to next year with more great and interesting dramas, and more of jb's and gf's recaps!

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

ditto !

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Yay!!! I got to participate on OT again!!!

And advanced Happy New Year everyone!!!

From my time zone, it's already 44 minutes till 2011!!!

And I'm still tweet-whoring (tho I won't tell my tweet XP), when I said it's already 15 minutes...LOL!

I miss being here...

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year Everyone!
First time posting because this year for my new year's resolution, I have decided I will no longer be a silent reader! Thank you so much Javabeans and Girlfriday for everything! You guys are great!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year everyone and stay healthy.

Will Hyun Bin and Ji Won win the SBS couple award tonight? I cant read Korean but looking at the picture from SBS Korea TV,I am guessing , there is a fierce competition between Hyun Bin and the guy (my girl friend...) for some award.

No work on Monday, so i can stay home to watch SG...yeh

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

Yes they won the best couple award! YAY! celebrates!
... along with two other couples, LOL

MGIAG and the couple from Giant.

I believe in total SG, Ha Ji Won, and Hyun Bin won 7 diff awards! That's amazing!

SG won in all 3 NETIZEN POPULARITY VOTES!

Netizen Popularity Award for Drama: Secret Garden
Netizen Popularity Award (Male): Hyun Bin
Netizen Popularity Award (Female): Ha Ji Won

..if im correct i think they won for best kiss too! EEEEEE!

you can check on soompi, viki, or d-addicts for pics

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy new year all my dear K-drama addict friends ... especially to YOU MY DEAR JB & GF ... thanks for fulfilling my addiction ... hope new year brings more crack like 2010 ... love you all

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Anyone, who can already hear the explosive bangs & the smell of gunpowder wafting around the house??? XD

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy new year to all!

Anybody knows about Norwegian Wood the movie?. I am curious because it's the one book i like the least of all Murakami's novels, so I kind of curious how they actually translate it into the movie.

As I'm writing is, KBS drama award is on KBSWorld. Soong Jong ki (cute!cute!cute!) is one of the MCs along with the guy from comrade and Lee Da hae (somehow she looks a bit different, is that a new nose? (heh, maybe I am just imagining things..

0
5
reply

Required fields are marked *

Well, if it means anything to you, a man I know is actually good friends with Murakami and Murakami said he liked it.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Oh man, I'm a huge Murakami fan so I'd watch it regardless but Kenichi Matsuyama totally sweetens the deal.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Speaking of new body parts...I was just rewatching "I Love you Kim Samsoon" and not only did Hyun Bin weigh more (not a bad thing!) but his chin looked different (not as long). Is that my imagination?

Happy 2011!

0
2
reply

Required fields are marked *

no it does

i rewatched too

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

I did too. I actually didn't even recognize him for 10 episodes as Samsoon was my first KDrama and didn't know the actors names. He's rockin' it in SG every week!!

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year, Javabeans and girlfriday!

Hope 2011 brings you great happiness, much success, and all of the beautiful men on your MINE lists! You deserve all of that and much more for everything you give to us.

*hugs*

0
2
reply

Required fields are marked *

@ langdon813

where have you beeeen!?!? i feel like i haven't seen you on OT in ages... or maybe i've just been semi-MIA in the last few months too haha. anyway, happy new year Madame President of ICOMYM~!!

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

@lovenyc52

Hello old friend! Haven't been on OT in a long time, but I'm on the site ALL the time. Quite the lurker, me. You can always find me on Twitter! A very Happy New year to you too!

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy new year everybody!!!!

Another year comes another years goes, but still love k-dramas... so addicted hahahahaha.

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Just found out that Gong Yoo's movie will be shown in the U.S. - but to my everlasting disappointment, the closest theater it will be at is in Atlanta, which is 6 hours away. Speaking of which, I'd love to know if there are any other Dramabeans readers in the deep south!

0
8
reply

Required fields are marked *

LOL...yep. I'm in Mississippi. :-)

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

South Carolina here. Definitely not driving 5 hours to go see it no matter how cute it looks. :/

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

It depends upon what you consider "Deep". I'm up here in Northeast Tennessee.

0
4
reply

Required fields are marked *

I'm in Memphis!

0
3
reply

Required fields are marked *

Then you're about 2.5 hours North of me. ;-)

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

I'm from Memphis too!

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

Cool! You gotta party tonight? E-mail me and I'll give you directions if you don't!

Use my screen name @gmail.com

0

Thanks for posting this information, Stacy! I'm in Atlanta. I didn't even know this movie was going to be shown in the U.S. I am so there. From the trailer, it looks adorable.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

ma 1st OT post ("_").......gonna post more comments dis year........happy new year to all at dramabeans

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year everyone! (I've got 15 mins to midnight, but who cares, seriously?)

It's been a great drama year hanging out with y'all at DB, and of course props to JB and GF for creating the best home ever to chill out and dissect our favourite dramas! What would I ever do without y'all to keep me sane?

Here's hoping 2011 brings on more awesome! Cheers!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

This is a video out there on the YouTubes that I liked.
Nice message, interestingly presented.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UouP8cRYZ8&feature=player_embedded

This group will figure out why I posted it here in prolly 10 seconds; it becomes obvious later.

Happy New Year, all!
JB and GF thank you for putting me into a world of sparkles, warmth, belly laughs and tears. I know 2011 will be even better with all of you to hang out with!

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

I like the way Zadie Smith wrote about the same thing here: http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/nov/25/generation-why/

I did like that video too.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

One of the best gifts that 2010 brought to me was DB. And to convey my sentiments about DB to JB and GF, I'd like to quote from x0mi07: "oooooooaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!!! *HUGS SUPER DUPER DUPER TIGHT* kamsahamnida!^^ cheongmal kamsahamnida!^^ *SPAZZ SPAZZ SPAZZ*" ... "^^ thanks sooooo soooo soooo soooo much!^^ *does the gilraim happy jump* woahhhhh!^^ i bow to you!!!^^" (Quote is from SG ep 14 post's comments and was for an entirely different context, but it's such a cute way of expressing enthusiastic appreciation, I just had to borrow it.)

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy new year!!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year to everyone here in Dramabeans. Hoping that the Year of the Golden Rabbit will bring us more unforgettable dramas just like 2010 (but will be having a much better ending...lol)

Looking forward for tomorrow...it means SG time...and also New Year's. Just so excited about SG especially there are just a few episodes left...:)

Take care all and be safe if you are going out to celebrate the New Year.

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

It's getting quite crazy outside LOL...

Last 12 minutes...yet I don't want to go outside the house to inhale the gunpowder & fumes (and more possibly) & get hit by anything that basically involves fire & gun powder

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Whoo happy newyear everyone!!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

still another 1 hour 9 minutes to new year here in jakarta... happy new year 2011 everyone !!
currently watching kbs drama award.. with moon geun young receiving award .. she is sitting in the same table with jang geun suk.. why not with other cast from cinderella sister ???

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

ONE MINUTE TO GO!!!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

I've still got another 8hrs before It's new year for me XDD

I'm stuck in the past ;__;

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

Same here, I live in Sweden, and for me it's seven hours left...
just one question; why did my parents have to live in SWEDEN of all places?? Why didn't they move to Australia and give me lesser (is that a word?) time until 2011??

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

HAPPY NEW YEAR (and SG-15th-ep Eve xD)!!!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy new year( its only just morning so I ve got 13 more hours to go till the new year :) )

Must say this past year has been great cause it was when I discovered this awesome site and community(huggles to all of you my new friends:D). I look forward to a new year of ooohing, awwing,swooning and heehee occasionally grumbling with all of you heehee!

I always make extravagant New years resolutions which I never stick to but this year I m only making one simple resolution and that is to take one day at a time,breath and smell the roses(not literally haha or maybe literally kekeke)

Hugs and kisses to all!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

just watching kbs drama awards. can't believe mickey yoochun win a daesang. no offense but his competitors specifically yoon shi yoon and jo won from baker king show much better acting.

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

he didn't win the daesang did he? he won the new actor award i think...
but yeah i agree... he was against yoo shi yoon, jo won, and yoo ah in (though YAI has been getting new actor awards for the past 4 YEARS.)
yeah i don't know... these award shows lose more and more credibility each year....

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

happy new year everyone!!^^

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year everyone! Has girlfriday or anyone else seen the five minute long teaser of Dream High? Any thoughts?

P.S. Thinking of taking up a personal project this New Year - rewriting MSOAN. Good idea, or worst idea ever?

0
3
reply

Required fields are marked *

LOL I thought about that too. I mean, could we possibly ruin it any further? Really?

You should set up a round-robin writing blog for MSOAN. We'll see how crazy we can get ;)

0
2
reply

Required fields are marked *

hmmm that's not a bad idea! i saw a blog like that some time ago - it could be ridiculously amazingly bad yet good

0
1
reply

Required fields are marked *

Well, let me know if it gets up and going. I'll try to chip in for a chapter at least LOL it would be entertaining and an awesome start to 2011.

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! MAY 2011 BRING US LOTS OF JOLLY GOOD DRAMAZ!<3 CHEEEEEERZ!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

hmmm so i've watched 8 episodes of Giant,it was very good till now but the kids grew up and the series started to get boring and i kinda stopped caring about the characters,what should i do? should i continue watching some other episodes? will something big happen soon, or what?

0
3
reply

Required fields are marked *

Stick with it. Admittedly I skipped through some of the boring construction business backdoor politics scenes. Once everyone gets into position, the series kicks into high gear and doesn't let up. Just finished ep. 43 last night.

0
2
reply

Required fields are marked *

thank you so much ! i'll definitely do that !

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

you were right :D i'm so happy i continued watching
thanks again!

0
reply

Required fields are marked *

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! WELCOME 2011!!!

새해 福 많이 받으시고입니다~!!!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year Everybody!
Thanks for being my point of sanity in the crazy world of K-drama's.
Thanks for the wonderful, funny and sometimes deep comments. It makes me feel like watching a drama with good friends.
And above all thanks Javabeans and Girlfriday for this blog and all the hard work you guys put into making it what it is now.

I hope you all have a Blessed, Happy and Healthy 2011!

And may the dramagods please give us drama's that won't dissapoint us (too much). Or make us pull our hairs out or force us into drinking soju.

Amen.

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year....even though it's only 11:38AM here oh well :)

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Also, speaking of MSOAN, I just discovered this amazing indie band which I think would have been perfect for the soundtrack - Jieun and Wolves! The actual Mary OST is a weird mix of pop and something-like-Tearliner music that doesn't quite do the job, but this music would have given it way more personality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bay2suYm7uE

12.5 hours to midnight...

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year from Singapore, the hot, hotter or wet country. Thanks dramabeans for the great recaps, insights and passion for Korean dramas. Thanks for the platform for us to rave and rant. Thank you and happy blessed new year:)

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year from Singapore, the forever sunny country. Thanks dramabeans for the great recaps, insights and passion for Korean dramas. Thanks for the platform for us to rave and rant. Thank you and happy blessed new year:)

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Heading in to Times Square...Happy New Year from NYC!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year to everyone!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

happy new year, dramabeans! more power to you on 2011. more recaps and more banters between javabeans and girlfriday! cheers!!!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year!!!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy new year everyone! I got to watch KBS Drama Awards ... without subs! I wonder who got which award.

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year y'all! I hope that 2011 brings everyone great fortune and spiritual peace.

I can't wait to go play tonight with my friends and family! We're bringing it in redneck-gansta style!

Love to my dramabeans family!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

Happy New Year! Thanks javabeans, girlfriday, and the dramabeans community for making the year fun and interesting!

I still can't believe it's 2011 already. Even 2001 feels just like yesterday! Deciding whether or not to make resolutions. Last year, I copped out by telling myself to be more productive, but I realized it was too vague to judge whether or not I have accomplished this. So maybe I'll make more concrete ones this year...

I watched Lovers in Paris, episodes 1-12, 16, and 20 this past week. It was sort of average for me. I couldn't really get into the main couple because I became obsessed with the lonely Lee Dong Gun/Soohyuk. Every time I see Taeyoung and Kijoo being together, my mind keeps on screaming, "Oh no! Soohyuk will be hurt!" I was never really that impressed with Lee Dong Gun until this. He didn't stand out for me in Sweet 18 (which I didn't like enough to finish anyways) and his character in My Boyfriend is Type B was irredeemably horrible in an already horrible movie.

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *

WELCOME 2011!!!!!!!! happy new year to all!

0
0
reply

Required fields are marked *