Movie reviews, celebrity profile, fashion police and updates on the glossary section :)

Thanks for all the recaps! More power to Dramabeans!

Oh Dramabeans, its hard to come up with something I'd like to see from you in 2012, you're absolutly perfect the way you are now! Keep on doin' your thing!

I really enjoy reading the recaps and upcoming drama news on your site. I think the opinions of the writers really add personal touches and make everything more interesting. It would be sweet if once in awhile, visitors can choose a drama to be recapped in the future (via poll).

In addition, maybe you could give some travel info about some of the Korea locations in the dramas. I know a lot of people probably would like to go to Korea and may want to visit some places they watch in the dramas.

I know it's been mentioned a couple of times, but I would like to see more culture posts as well. Even though I'm 100% Korean and fluent, since I grew up in the U.S. my whole life and my parents are 1.5 generation, I always ran into some cultural barriers when dealing with really Korean Koreans (1st gen co-workers/bosses, friends, etc.) I realized that the way of thinking between 1st and 2nd gen is VERY different. So perhaps some posts looking into the work culture, school culture, dating, etc. (as depicted in k-drama culture and how it aligns/differs with real-life culture) would be very useful to me personally and hopefully interesting to read for other readers as well :)

Wow hmm that's a tough question to answer guyz since im pretty much knee deep in love with this site for almost 2 years now..but well if i may suggest, i would totally love to see more movie reviews from this site since i'm as much a big fan of Kmovies as i am with k dramas..best of luck guys may this site continue for the next 5 years and beyond...jinx.emp@gmail.com

I love dramabeans just the way it is. But if i had to make a suggestion for a change for 2012, i would suggest maybe adding a poll to the side bar for movie reviews or a poll for reviews on dramas that aren't being recapped, something that gives us a clue on whether its worth it to check it out or not.

Movie recaps! Also, profile of different stars and the dramas that they've been in and how they've evolved.

i really like this site. a lot. i definitely love all the opinions and news i read on here because they always make me laugh and it keeps me up to date with all the drama related news. IT'S HONESTLY SO GREAT AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH. there are so many changes in this site and they all work for the better(:

it's so hard to change something because i feel like this is one of the best planned out sites. everything's there and easy to find. it's so clear :D one thing i would like to see changed though would be drama ratings updated more, preferably after the series just ended. hahaha. i have this tendency to check the drama ratings right after a drama series end, just to have your final thoughts on it. i think it's great. it also gives me an idea of what to watch and what not to. i actually don't really know when the drama ratings get updated, so if there could be some way to know to...?

again, thanks for all of your great work! i love spending time on here regardless of whatever else i have to do. this site is already so great, so it's really hard for me to pinpoint what i want to see next.

Dramabeans's "Mobile Theme" looks different!

But anyways,
I literally just thought of this: how 'bout polls? As in, like a Poll of the Week with fun (and funny) questions relating to dramas, actors, etc., and since a drama is never quite complete until I stop by Dramabeans, it would be fun to hear...er, *read* everyone's thoughts and opinions on new dramas (if they are watching it) -- it doesn't necessarily have to be long; it could even be one sentence or even a single word.

That's not too crazy, yeah?
Whatever you guys do, I'll be looking forward to it!

I love everything you do, and i'm sure it takes a LOT of time, effort, and energy to do it so i don't want to ask for anything too crazy.

if it's not too hard, i think it might be nice to get more movie reviews - i hear about upcoming movies through you guys, but then i never really have any idea whether it held up to expectations or not.

the other thing i really love it just the conversations taht you post sometimes between you and girlfriday - they're the best parts on this site!

keep up the great work!

Hmmm...the stakes are going up!

LOL

Well, I have been lazy to read lately because not many series I am interested enough to watch. I only read recaps on series I want to watch but don't have time, or series I just can't seem to spend time watching but wish to know the details.

So I guess a small summary should suffice for lazy-butts like me?

Or...

summaries for other series that recappers (everyone!) watch but didn't finish for some reason or another. Just a small summary of up-to-the-last-episode-I-watch, why stop or finish, and a rating of how good it is!

I like that. A short read - a review!

Yeah, a small review instead of a whole recaps.

(I'd love to do this actually. I like to do reviews...
Recaps- for the brave.... :P)

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I wih DB would make more korean culture related articles. More behind the scene, too, perhaps. And by that i mean no gossip but different analyses about the korean entertainment.
I wish you could also make one recap article about one old but favorite drama.
And maybe include a (numerous) rating system at the end of a first episode. I know that's silly, but it can help sometimes to prioritize viewing without reading spoilers !
Mainly i wish that DB goes on and on about korean dramas ! congrats !

I want to see more 1N2D recaps if you can! How about 2 episodes each week in 2012? hihi ^^

Also, I have always wanted to know your thoughts on J-doramas. It'd be awesome if you could choose a few that you like and share your thoughts about them with us.
Your recommendations are always great, that's why! ^^

Welcome the new Recappers!
Happy 2012 everyone!
Cheers! ^^

I would like to see more of the First Episode Series! I think it's a great way to preview new or old classic series, when you don't think you have time to cover the certain new series, or when things are going really slow and you would like to do some throwbacks to great shows.

Movie reviews or even better MOVIE RECAPS would be soooooo awesome for the newly released movies non-koreans can't see or understand. It definitely also helps people who are visiting/living in Korea but don't understand Korean well enough to enjoy the movies in theaters! Also, personally I always love reading your insights and comments on scenes in the shows. It's as if I'm sharing the drama viewing experience with someone since it gets lonely watching things without people to talk to!

I would love to see more of: leeminho, songjoongki, joowon, kangjihwan, leeminki, songseunghun, choisiwon, top, chaseungwon, leeseungki, choidaniel, josangwook, kibum, jungilwoo, wonbin, hyunbin, danielhenney, gongyoo, jaehee, yooseungho, jangdonggun, jisung, kangdongwon, ohjiho, kimhyunjoong, leedongwook and the list goes on... If I can't see them in real life at least I can see them on dramabeans! ^^

A recap series of old dramas. It would be so awesome.

I think some more consistent recaps would be nice, sometimes I get hooked on a drama but you guys stop:(. But I understand how difficult it is to recap on every drama too.

Like majority of those here, I would love to see more movie recaps. I love this site because it not only recaps the shows, but y'all also explain the cultural significance/protocol that happens in the dramas. With that said, maybe some articles on Korean culture and customs would be great!

Thank you again for your time and efforts to make this site what it is!

I don't know what else to add...you guys are already doing awesome job here!

Maybe a "Like" button?

Happy 5th year anniversary!! dramabeans fighting!!

I would love to see Dramabeans bring back the betting game/ JB and GF face off, the one where Javabeans and Girlfriday gambled over 2 (maybe more bets allowed in the future?) to-air dramas and wagered on the one they thought would win out. Unless I missed something, the last face off was between Dream High and My Princess, which was so long ago! Maybe this time JB and GF could add a "why" factor to back up their choices, or even bring guest bloggers into the mix, although JB and GF's convo was so hilarious I think it'd still be awesome if the face offs stay in the same format. Perhaps Dramabeans could poll readers on their betting horse, although I kind of cringe at that prospect as it runs the risk of making Dramabeans out to be a tabloid or Allkpop or something (the year-end poll is enough, in my opinion).

And this other point is completely "selfish", but I'm dying to know what JB and GF are currently watching (and I'd like to know because I'm nosy).

Also, more K-pop culture deconstruction would be nice, when there "happens" to be a lull in Dramaland (which definitely isn't right now!).

Happy birthday Dramabeans, I love this site so much, it's always the first site I run to when I get on the computer and I refresh the main page about a bazillion times a day (or at least too many to count). Thank you to all the contributors, and to JB and GF for hosting these giveaways and putting so much effort into this website!

This does sound crazy to me but I would love to see parodies of your favorite drama. However, I can't ask for much since you guys have been doing a wonderful job already

I have nothing but love for this site just the way it is! I wish I could think of something wild and crazy but it's 2AM and I'm on a Protect the Boss marathon, so...yeah...That's all! ^_^

I think after establishing such a strong following over the years, a forum/message board would be a great addition to this website. It seems people are commenting more and more as time goes by and a forum would be a great way for drama addicts to have a place to discuss dramas. I think it would also be awesome because there are tons of dramas that the dramabeans' team cannot cover simply due to the large amount of dramas being offered nowadays. Having a place for just fans of dramas to share their own recaps or reviews would expand the horizon of drama information. Or even to just ask questions as some people like me do not speak Korean and sometime miss out on certain metaphors or meanings that get lost in translation. Anyways, I love the Running Man and 1N2D recaps so more variety is also fun! Thanks for 5 years!

Thank you for all the hard work you all put in to give us readers the drama recaps! Keep up the great work! As for my wish, I know that this is a stretch and really very ambitious, but I'd love to see a novel translation someday. For example, I would love to read the English translation of the book/s where "The Moon That Embraces The Sun" were based on. This is why I said wishful thinking. I know this is never going to happen, but hey, I can dream, can't I? I know that someone on another blog is already attempting to do this, but it wouldn't hurt to have more people doing it. I get so impatient. I guess movie recaps would also be a good idea. Anyway thanks again for the excellent job you all do! More power to this site! :)

i hope you can post as often as you can, playlist of different Korean songs. I religiously downloaded them eversince i started following your blog 5 years ago, specially the soundtracks kdramas. In fact, they are the only songs inside my I-pod and I-touch and in all the laptops i'm using. Just for the Coffee Prince alone, i was able to download more than 70 songs =). Happiness!!!

It would be beautiful if we can get complete soundtrack. But only if it won't post a problem to you.

Thanks so much Javabeans, GF and all the other contributors and comment posters alike. Thanks for this 5 years of companionship and many more to come (^-^)

I would love if there was more added to the extended glossary and pop culture & society section.

More movie reviews please!!!

I'd actually really love if you guys could continue those Glossary posts! ^^ They were awesome, fun and informative!

Anyway, thank you for 5 years of awesomeness, all the best! : )

I’d like to read article about korean (pop) culture more, just like when you write about piggy back ride, you guys talk about the sageuk way of speaking on the last podcast, I don’t aware about that since I don’t speak korean, I like that kinda info. Or when you write about the glossary on the kdrama, the jondaemal and banmal and oppa! Oh my, how is one supposed to watch kdrama without the knowledge of the most important word in Korea. Btw I've succeeded converting my mom (she’s 66) into kdrama thanks to 49days (Yay! Kang-ah rules!!), speaking of which I should teach her about the word oppa and oppa~

Btw I agreed with more movie review and monthly podcast would be great to discuss about the dramas that you guys don’t recap and yes it would be epic if we could hear samsooki’s voice on podcast. Thanks JB and GF.

I like to see more intro to daily dramas and weekend dramas like what you did with Ojakgyo Brothers when you can squeeze in the time. Thank you for this website javabeans!

Song reviews! I love the music you guys posts. Maybe you can review drama or movie OSTs, too. Happy anniversary, Dramabeans!

More movie recaps/reviews or a DramaBeans YouTube channel (for the general DramaBeans stuff such as introductions to new drama, trailers, introductions to old classic dramas/movies, etc.).

dramabeans is already great as it is....but it would be great to have more movie review and more guest bloggers so that more dramas can be recapped....thanks

I think I'd like to see some actor/actress "pimp" posts!
Kind of like you guys might choose an actor and an actress per month that you want to write about for example,
and include your favourite characters played by them, what you like about their acting, what you don't like about their acting, what their good points are, favourite outfit, worst outfit, who you ship them with,...perhaps memorable quotes, etc.

Because it's always nice to find out more about the people we see on our computer screens, and I always like hearing your opinions on everything hehe ♥

anyways happy birthday once again, dramabeans. thank you to all of you who make my drama-viewing experience so much more enjoyable!

Well first of all you're already doing such a tremendous job that it would be rude to ask for more!
Buuuuut :)
I would really like to see more of a one-post review of serie you have watched but wasn't interesting enough to recap! Because taste is different with different people and who knows something that you didn't like might be the favourite of somebody else! So more one-post recaps pleeease! :)

lot of love to you on your 5-year anniversary!

more weekend drama recaps pleaseeeee

More recaps but listening to your 10th podcast made me realize that it really is so much hard work and there's just not enough manpower to do it; so instead I'll hope for more recappers who are just as passionate about kdramas as you guys :)

And definitely hoping for 2, 5, maybe 10 times more readers than you have now :D

I would love to see an episode-by-episode recap of Ojakgyo Brothers or Jewel in the Palace.

I'd like to see more movie reviews. Once again, congratulations on the 5 year anni!