A Dramabeans Meetup? Vote!
by javabeans
We’ve had a lot of requests over the years for a Dramabeans Meetup, and while that seemed like a good idea in theory, we were always daunted by the reality of prying ourselves away from our screens, putting on pants and venturing into the sunlight. And then somebody suggested, “Nighttime could work and pants are still optional.” The idea was too genius not to consider.
So before we get really serious about putting on pants, we thought we’d ask you if you’d be interested in coming to such an event, to gauge interest. Because it would be really sad to be the only two people at our birthday party.
As it turns out, we’ll be heading over to New York next month — who knew there were classes on Hallyu now? — which strikes us as a good time to test out this Meetup experiment. Unless the poll results say otherwise, that is, in which case you can stop reading now and we’ll turn away to cry into our ice cream. Votes?
Clearly we know exactly what we are doing and have no need of any help whatsoever in planning such an event because of our extraordinary foresight and stellar planning skills… but okay, we’ll open ourselves up to offers of help, if you insist. Does anyone have great ideas for meeting places? I’m sure we can scrounge something up, but right now our best idea is huddling somewhere in Central Park, fighting with the squirrels for space. Those bastards can be vicious.
And if you do think the Meetup is a fun idea but wish it were in your hometown, tell us where you’d like us to go next, and maybe we can make it happen!
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201 srkambbs
March 11, 2013 at 6:01 AM
All of us who are living faaar way, could have a local event. Anyone from Toronto, Canada?
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nickie
March 11, 2013 at 6:28 AM
See page 1 comments-- lots of beanies in the Toronto area.
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202 mehreen
March 11, 2013 at 6:12 AM
Omggggg this is so awesome! I live in New York City and would totally come! Maybe we can meet at central park then head over to KTOWN and keep it kdrama classy and go Noraebang-ing? Pweaaaazzze go thru with the idea!!!! ^_^
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delicatecloud
March 11, 2013 at 8:12 AM
I am in New York too. Would be great to meet you - another beanie!!
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ultramarineblue
March 11, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Such a good idea! I live in NY also and I know that there are tons of places for karaoke and I also know a place to play pool in ktown! (btw they let people under 21 in). This is gonna be so awesome!
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Delicatecloud
March 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM
There are quite a few of us in NYC! Can't wait to meet you all. This is so cool.
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203 stars
March 11, 2013 at 6:13 AM
I'm from SINGAPORE holy gawd i don't think you guys are going to come :(
HOW ABOUT YOU GUYS HAVE A LIVESTREAM OR SOMETHING :) let us know who's behind our recaps ^^
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Tulipsaki
March 11, 2013 at 6:48 AM
Oooh, awesome idea! The rest of us could perhaps join in via meeting?
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204 Tulipsaki
March 11, 2013 at 6:47 AM
Which weekend? I may be able to come up.
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205 Tulipsaki
March 11, 2013 at 6:47 AM
And anyone in DC?
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206 Rowena
March 11, 2013 at 7:06 AM
I'm in NYC and I'd be totally down for a meetup if my schedule permits!
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207 RenKaCh
March 11, 2013 at 7:10 AM
Ok, for more than three years stalking, first time commenting, but I just couldn’t miss this golden opportunity and had to ask: anybody from the Czech Republic?
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Dorotka
March 11, 2013 at 9:04 AM
me :--)
But I'm currently living in Belgium... already quite some time...
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RenKaCh
March 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM
Hooray!!! Almost thought I'm the only drama fan around, the lonely loner in my lonely neighbourhood:-) So not understood with my passion for flower boys and cross-dressing dramas;-)
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Dorotka
March 11, 2013 at 10:09 AM
If you feel really lonely... try asiantitulky... or other sites... I think there are quite some people in CZ who are into Asian dramas and k-pop...
...but... my own family doesn't understand me either... sigh...I should perhaps start working on some converts... ;--)
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RenKaCh
March 11, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Actually I'm quite successful in that part, my best friend is head over heels about Kang Ji Hwan - ok both of us B-) so we're swooning together at Incarnation of Money in a complete harmony. I was just curious, if this wonderful blog visits anybody else from our part of the world :-)
Dorotka
March 11, 2013 at 1:55 PM
I'm not TT... everybody thinks I'm crazy... 8-}
...currently swooning over Tamaki Hiroshi... :-X
...and soon going to swoon over Jo Jeong Seok... 8-}
BettyM
March 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM
My BFF RenKa, I am going to kill you! Are you ALONE! You are a drug dealer and I am a addict! And now in Czech: Velikonoce budou smrtící... ChaCha!
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RenKaCh
March 11, 2013 at 1:06 PM
:-D Ok, I'm sorry, just tried to look more pitiful and dramatic *looks around sheepishly and tries to hide from her BFF's wrath*
true.bawaka
March 11, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Greetings from Slovakia!
What about a meeting somewhere in the middle of Europe?
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RenKaCh
March 12, 2013 at 2:24 AM
Oh! Hallo and greetings from North Moravia! It's quite funny, I just tried and posted out of sheer curiosity and jealousy over the incredibly loooong lamenting threads from other parts of the world, and here we go, collecting one by one:-D Let’s get at 10, at least ;-)
One the other side, I'm incredibly amazed by the variety of countries all the Beanies come from. That feeling of global closeness and connection… :-) It's still fascinating for me, even though I'm a regular visitor.
Just wanted to express my love for all of you and for Dramabeans especially :-)
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cmrprindle
March 12, 2013 at 4:21 PM
Um, my music teacher is Czech. Does that count?
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208 Maz
March 11, 2013 at 7:12 AM
LONDON!!! come on over and we'll have fun in the snow together!
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209 Ellie
March 11, 2013 at 7:13 AM
Why do I live in Sweden ? fml..
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Dodo
March 11, 2013 at 8:24 AM
I live in Sweden to T-T
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Ellie
March 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM
Då kan vi tjura tillsammans buhu hehe
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210 missonigiri
March 11, 2013 at 7:31 AM
I do really want to come if it happens but every places in US are far far far far away from my hometown ;-;
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211 E
March 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM
How perfect - I'm already in NY!
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Delicatecloud
March 11, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Mee too. There are many living in NYC.
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212 pandaren
March 11, 2013 at 7:36 AM
please post pictures !!!
I can't come*weeps* ... else Please come to INDIA!!!!!!
ps: love you all ladies!
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213 roake
March 11, 2013 at 7:38 AM
I'm from philly, so I can make a trip up. I work a lot though so advance notice is an absolute must.
I'd be fun to see everyone.
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214 -K
March 11, 2013 at 7:39 AM
California!!!
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215 anotheraddict
March 11, 2013 at 7:40 AM
Wowzers! Between the whole Beanies vs. The Meanies thing, and this announcement that our superheroines are not only wiling to unmask themselves, but are also willing to get up close and personal with their peepz, this has got to be one of the most momentous weeks in the history of Dramabeans Nation. NYC is too far for me, but this is super exciting news!
I'd suggest that if anyone has frequent flyer miles they'd like to donate for the tour, contact jb or gf. (I don't think teleporting is one of their superpowers.)
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216 hellochloe
March 11, 2013 at 7:41 AM
sadface because I live soooo far away :(
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217 blackaplle222
March 11, 2013 at 7:48 AM
I go to school in New York but unfortunately its Rochester which is 6 hours from NYC by bus or train :,[ But I would do everything I could to make it if there was a meet up!
Can this be legit thing? Like a Mini-Beanie Convention? Meet up with Javabeans and Girlfriday themselves? Have a dramaland discussion panel? Prizes and photo opportunities?! I can see this being a super legit thing~!! With a little planning ;]
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218 softee
March 11, 2013 at 7:56 AM
Spain, next time ???
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219 mochi fluffs
March 11, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Irvine in Southern California! There's a lot of love out here for the Hallyu wave. :)
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watchumlots
March 11, 2013 at 1:28 PM
Irvine? Me too!
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220 Abbie
March 11, 2013 at 8:14 AM
I live near Houston. Why don't you guys come here sometime?
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221 george
March 11, 2013 at 8:18 AM
I'm voting for Hong Kong or Philippines if it's gonna happen this year.I'm not sure where i will be next year.It's either Canada or UK.So Canadian and UK beanies,please keep it posted if you are meeting up.Who knows i'll be able to join you.Haha.In my dreams.I honestly think it's a good idea but it's gonna be a lot of work and stuff.
Still I hope some of you can really meet up in your own designated areas.Who knows in the future it's gonna become a big convention and will become a world class one.
Haha.I'm still dreaming.If you guys ever do meet up,keep us posted here on DB.We will be joining you thru from here.
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222 jlo
March 11, 2013 at 8:18 AM
Prefer West Coast please. But if you bring TVXQ with you I'd be there in a heartbeat!
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223 Melissa
March 11, 2013 at 8:26 AM
A meet-up is finally happening! :D...dunno if I can come, but I hope I can.
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224 ultramarineblue
March 11, 2013 at 8:29 AM
Suggestion for karaoke in NYC:
There's this place called Duet 35 and you can just rent a room and they have catalogues for Korean, Chinese, and Japanese songs!
The only con was that they didnt really sell food but you can bring food in with you! :)
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225 Ana Raquel
March 11, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Portugal!!! Anyone?
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226 L.kwon
March 11, 2013 at 8:42 AM
I...do not know how to reply to a person's comment on here!!!??
*sigh* this is why I need human interaction via a DB Meetup....in Toronto!!!!
I will bring soju!
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227 Jinsight
March 11, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Could we do an LA meetup?
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K
March 11, 2013 at 6:05 PM
LA!
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228 weis
March 11, 2013 at 8:48 AM
S I N G A P O R E !!!!! :)
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229 Susan
March 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM
Live in Jersey but getting to NYC isn't a problem for me =)
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230 pogo - now sailing HMS Queen of Tears with Corn Salad on deck🍉
March 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Damn, now I wish I didn't live halfway across the world.
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231 nheony
March 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Please please go to San Diego. I've been an avid fan of Dramabeans and would really like to put a face on the geniuses who writes here.
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232 nheony
March 11, 2013 at 8:54 AM
I'll drive 2 hours if you can only make an LA meetup. Pleeeeaasseee!!! I'll bring the coffee.
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233 kat
March 11, 2013 at 8:55 AM
europe *woot*
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234 nheony
March 11, 2013 at 8:55 AM
...with some whiskey
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235 Ora
March 11, 2013 at 8:56 AM
I live in Dallas as well
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236 Tania
March 11, 2013 at 9:05 AM
I live in Oregon :( but I can go as far as California.
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237 Inkee
March 11, 2013 at 9:06 AM
Unfortunately, I live across the atlantic ocean in little old Europe, otherwise I would definitely want to come.
Nothing ever happens here in Belgium!? :(
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Dorotka
March 11, 2013 at 9:19 AM
Well, right now is heavily snowing here :--)
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238 Queeni
March 11, 2013 at 9:12 AM
I live in London, if you're ever in the UK I'll definitely come
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239 Keya
March 11, 2013 at 9:14 AM
Yay NY! I will totally make it, hopefully it will be on a day when I don't have work or school. Btw there is this place called Food 32, which has about 7-10 Korean mini restaurants and has lots of sitting available upstairs!
CANT WAIT FOR BEANIES TO UNITE :D
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240 therowanphoenix
March 11, 2013 at 9:14 AM
wow... there are so many people from Dallas! I would absolutely love to go except I live in Brazil :( Dramabeans rules!
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shelhass
March 11, 2013 at 7:11 PM
YAH I'm living in Brazil too!
If only they could come here... or at least anywhere in South America.
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241 hmtgrl05
March 11, 2013 at 9:25 AM
Am I the only one here that lives in Idaho? I am feeling like the odd ball out. haha!
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shel
March 11, 2013 at 3:27 PM
I'm not in Idaho, but most of my in-laws are. What part of Idaho?
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hmtgrl05
March 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM
I live about 20 minutes away from Boise. Have you heard of Star?
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242 Mama J
March 11, 2013 at 9:30 AM
I say we invite DramaFever to part of the meet up. They're in NYC, too. It's a chance to educate them about the community - always my preferred method for dealing with differences.
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243 CaroleMcDonnell
March 11, 2013 at 9:35 AM
I'd love to come but I am so not a night-owl and I'd probably come only in the daylight or morning.
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244 stacer
March 11, 2013 at 10:02 AM
I'm in NYC and I'd totally come, as long as it's not between April 17-23, as I'll be in Seattle for a conference. Food 32 in Koreatown has a nice big 3rd floor that would be big enough for a meet-up, but it is always busy, too, with diners. There's a nice dessert bar up on that floor, too, and the bottom floor has a nice selection of different kinds of food. I just did a Korean language meetup in a bar, and that's just WAY too loud to get to know new people, for me. NYC is a hard place to do such things without prior arrangements and knowing how many people are coming, because space is at such a premium, but it's possible.
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citygirl
March 11, 2013 at 8:37 PM
2nd suggestion for Ktown food court in NYC -- if go during off peak hours may be able to find enough room to fit whoever shows up. Theoretically can also meet at top floor of bread and butter deli on 29th and park as a back up...
If the weather is nice the high line would be an alternative > central park.
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245 NADIA
March 11, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Charlotte, NC anyone? *sigh* of course not. But NY might be driveable depending on when and where. Just keep us posted.
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Shiku
March 11, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Hi I'm in Charlotte too! I made a post on the 1st page and there was another person who also said she lives there.
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246 mskololia
March 11, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Fans of your site have been wanting this for a long time now. Have fun wherever the meet and greet happens!
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247 Midgee
March 11, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Indianapolis!!
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248 Trina
March 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Southern California!!! There is no snow and we have OC and LA..=D
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249 sharon
March 11, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Anyone representing DC? Please come to Washington DC, it's close to NYC.
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250 phxajumma
March 11, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Hi Everyone! I live in Phoenix so anything West Coast would have to be my thing. I want to meet up! My mother who is a KDrama Lover lives in Philly. I will send her as my avatar. She can get pretty wild, though, :)
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