Dramabeans at NY Comic Con
by girlfriday
Here it is: the perfect opportunity to put to rest the Clark Kent/Superman theories about javabeans and girlfriday. Yup, you guessed it. A public appearance. For real. In person. There will even be plenty of comic book experts around for backup on the Superman mythos, and the rules of defying the space-time continuum.
We’ll be on a panel hosted by the lovely people over at DramaFever, about Asian entertainment and pop culture. We have a sneaking suspicion that they want us to talk about K-dramas. Just a hunch.
Here’s the official panel description from NY Comic Con:
DramaFever presents Asian Entertainment Trends in American Pop Culture
From TV dramas to pop music to Hollywood movies, Asian entertainment is growing in popularity with American audiences like never before. Enjoy a discussion about what’s hot coming out of Asia today with panelists Jeff Yang, “Asian Pop” columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle; Joyce Lan Kim, CEO of Soompi.com; Javabeans and Girlfriday of Dramabeans.com; Jackie Sia, Content Manager of DramaFever.com; and Samuel Jamier, chief curator of the Japan Society’s Japan Cuts Film Festival. David Hou of DramaFever.com will moderate a discussion about the current trends of Asian entertainment and artists in the United States today.
Friday, October 8
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jacob K. Javits Center, Room 1E14
Ticket Info at NY Comic Con: here.
We were originally planning to send JavaBot 2.0 and FridayTron 3000, but they failed a round of basic Q&A, so whadduya gonna do? We have to show up in person. Time to buy new shoes!
See you in NYC!
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1 FasirisFay
September 28, 2010 at 10:59 AM
omg that's so awesome! Too bad I don't live in the states, otherwise I'd come and verify all the myths haha
But I'm sure it'll be a blast! :)
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Sonia
December 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Is there a video of this event? I really want to watch the discussion but I cannot find it anywhere...
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2 Kender
September 28, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Heyyyy, you guys are moving up in the world! Real-life appearances? Next you'll be appearing in magazines and get your own talk shows. Exciting!
I won't be there, sadly, but I bet it'll be a blast! Be sure to post pictures for those of us unfortunate enough to be unable to be there. :)
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deannadsc
September 29, 2010 at 8:14 AM
I won't be surprised if you'd be given KDrama & its evolution...cuz you & GF are THE Experts!!!
Congrats to you both...& yes, time to buy new shoes!!!
So proud of you, guys!!! AJA!!!
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3 rayray
September 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM
So coooool! ayaya I wish I can be there :s
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4 Sere
September 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Man, I'm SO excited for you guys and SO bummed that I live in Europe. *shakes fist* You should plan a visit to, IDK, London Film&Comic Con maybe? *hint hint wink wink*
JavaBot 2.0 and FridayTron 3000! LOL ILY, guys!
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5 ilukd
September 28, 2010 at 11:03 AM
congrats ...I wish i was in NYC ... so i could see you Girlfriday and javabeans ( it cannot be your real name :-) )
i'm so happy for you two ... you two so deserve it ... aja aja fighting .... Let do it for our love.. our K drama .. our K pop .... wishing you good luck
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6 ockoala
September 28, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Squeeee.....this is second most exciting news behind the news that I am living in an alternate universe and in my real world I am married to Jung Woo Sung.
*Pouts* Cannot be there, aigoo (@nycgrl, can you be my proxy, cutie pie?).
Please please post a summary of the event afterwards. Knock 'em dead with your awesomeness, dynamic duo!
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Sere
September 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM
LOL
We're sharing the same AU except sometimes I'm married to Gong Yoo or Alex Chu.
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ockoala
September 28, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Well, you and I need to dream bigger, you know? I think Kender just claims she's actually married to Kang Don Won in *this* universe.
Btw, you gotta pick just one, otherwise your skirting at the edge of bigamy, unless you create a third AU for both your hubbies. :-P
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Sere
September 28, 2010 at 12:16 PM
LOL Wouldn't that be nice?
But...but...I can't? I've tried and failed. Is there something wrong with bigamy...or wait, polygamy even if it's a fictional AU? XD Man, a 3rd AU for all my hubbies sounds good. >:)
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celestialorigin
September 28, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Who's married to KDW???? I'm a bit behind on DB. Have to read carefully not to miss details
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nycgrl
September 28, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Javits center! That is such a big schelp. I'd have to cab it over there if not have to take a subway. I'll be your proxy except in my world I want to be married to Yoo Ah In with a big slice of PIE and not I lub you--sorry.
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girlfriday
September 28, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Big schlep?! I'll pay for your &*%$$ cab ride! You'd better be there!
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nycgrl
September 28, 2010 at 8:18 PM
My little yenta joke. hmm 8:30 am did you say? Did I tell you I couldn't even make my 8:30 am biology class in college. Psst if I'm there I'll be the one wearing dark sunglasses & trenchcoat.
And I won't take any picts of you or JB either. Not so much because I want to protect your privacy but more due to the fact that I'm just freaking lazy.
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girlfriday
September 28, 2010 at 8:22 PM
PM, yenta. PM. Hello, if I stepped outside in the AM, I'd burst into flames!
I'll be the OTHER one in sunglasses & trenchcoat.
nycgrl
September 28, 2010 at 8:49 PM
Ok I guess I'm running of lame excuses. I'll try to be there and I promise I won't flash you.
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7 K4Ice4Thu
September 28, 2010 at 11:06 AM
I wish I could just fly out to NYC for this but alas, money seems to have flowed out of a hole in my wallet *shakes fist at bills and such things*
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8 Kelly
September 28, 2010 at 11:06 AM
I would so totally attend if I was on the east coast. I worship your recaps they express everything I feel and notice about dramas so when I'm trying to explain an episode to someone I just always link back to this site as a reference.
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9 Carinne
September 28, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Have a great time! Please share some BTS and footage afterwards here for those whom couldn't make it... like me. * ___ *
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10 amhrancas
September 28, 2010 at 11:07 AM
So cool!! Congratulations you two for getting to sit on this panel!! (And for getting to go to Comic Con! XD)
Good Luck!!
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11 ilukd
September 28, 2010 at 11:08 AM
thanks god.... JavaBot 2.0 and FridayTron 3000 failed in QA round .... this is good opportunity for us so many fans who want to see you two in real life :-)
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12 ilovebeans
September 28, 2010 at 11:08 AM
YAY!!! AN appearance! For the longest time I have wanted to know how sarahbeans looks like... Seriously for the last 3-4 years maybe longer... SO If any of you readers are going please please please take pictures. That is all. Thank you :)
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13 Kim
September 28, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Gosh. Now I wish I lived in the east coast instead.
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14 jeunedaisy
September 28, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Wow!! I will be at Jacob K. Javits Center, too. But on November, though. Not October. I'm a baker so I go there for NY salon competition every year in November. Really want to go there and meet you guys in person. Too bad, I'm too busy...
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15 jeunedaisy
September 28, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Wow!! I will be at Jacob K. Javits Center, too. But on November, though. Not October. I'm a baker so I go there for NY salon competition every year in November. Really want to go there and meet you guys in person. Too bad, I will be so busy next month.
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jeunedaisy
September 28, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Okay, this is embarrassing. I duplicate so many posts because the website kept saying that there something wrong and didn't show my message. So please remove my duplicated comment or just ignore them if you can.
Sorry about that.
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diehardKJHfan
September 28, 2010 at 4:45 PM
i had that same prob. too this a.m. & all day! :((
it kept saying the website is not avail.
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16 mana
September 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM
How I wish I can be there too, but I don't live at State :(
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17 ichigopan
September 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Awesome! Getting out there and spreading joy to the masses. FIGHTING!
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18 djeedjes
September 28, 2010 at 11:12 AM
....and we will get to see the press con's pictures, right? and you'd post your pictures, right? pretty please?
I'm starting to believe that javabeans and girlfriday are aliens. :P so confirm you're not! ;)
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ilukd
September 28, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Hahaha ... Aliens love for K drama
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19 Valeri
September 28, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Omo! Wish I was in the States ^_^ Sounds so fun :P
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20 Ace
September 28, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Woah! Post pictures please!
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21 nokcha
September 28, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Good luck, guys! Awesome opportunity to spread the word.
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22 reihime
September 28, 2010 at 11:32 AM
OMG YES! I was already planning to go to Comic-Con so this just makes it even better! I've been following this blog since 2007 as the kpop/kdrama craze has been growing in this part of the states! I have a video crew shooting highlights of the event, it would be extremely awesome if I could interview you ladies! :)
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23 cunam
September 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM
seems close.. but still far. I have a class on Friday late afternoon (before Fall break!), can't drive there in time! Why don't it's Sat? poor me.
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24 v
September 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM
OMG! i might make it... i have to see my class/exam schedule. my school is only some hrs by train from NY. haha.
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v
September 29, 2010 at 12:05 AM
bummer. i have choir rehearsal on saturday. TT
i'm debating over skipping it. maybe i shouldnt. *sigh*
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25 Angela
September 28, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Dang. It's times like this I regret moving West rather than East. I SOO want to be there!!
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26 Cher
September 28, 2010 at 11:42 AM
I'm so excited! Now! that will be my official reason for attending! I'm really to have the chance to meet you guys since I read this blog so regularly!
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27 lovenyc52
September 28, 2010 at 11:46 AM
oh that sounds awesome!! if only i were in NY... it'd be like meeting celebrities :) have fun ladies!!
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28 katrin
September 28, 2010 at 11:47 AM
waiting for photoes! Korea rules!
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29 mellowyel
September 28, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Too bad I cant make it :( let's hope this isnt the last public appearance for you amazing ladies!
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30 Jane
September 28, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Have fun ladies <3
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31 riley
September 28, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Ohhh I have NEVER wanted to be on the East Coast this badly before! Will there be podcasts?
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32 diane
September 28, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Great news!
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33 fadedjean
September 28, 2010 at 11:53 AM
You guys are in NY? How fun!
Do we west-coasters get pictures? ^^
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34 pumpkinattack
September 28, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Rock on!!!
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35 jubilantia
September 28, 2010 at 11:59 AM
That is so exciting! Too bad I am on the other side of the continent. *sadness* Anyway, I'm really glad you guys are getting to bring what you love to an even wider audience, and that Asian dramas are getting some more recognition on this side of the Pacific. The day may come when I am able to say I am into Asian dramas to my friends and have them know what I'm talking about right off. Some of them I can get addicted, but most people have never given a thought to TV in Asia, let alone realized that anyone else would want to watch it.
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36 aquarianunicorn
September 28, 2010 at 12:06 PM
does it have to be in NYC? i want to meet you guys in person and thank you for all your work on this site.
maybe next time, you can visit CA and i'll definitely come and greet you guys.
have fun..post more pics from the event
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37 Niki
September 28, 2010 at 12:13 PM
OMG I'm so excited!!! Too bad I don't live anywhere near New York.
Is anyone going? I want to see pictures, hear fan accounts, the whole nine.
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September 28, 2010 at 12:13 PM
best of luck guys...hope you guys would put up pics from the event soon :D
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39 meenuby
September 28, 2010 at 12:18 PM
OMG, excited to know you're coming to my neck of the woods but bummed because I most probably won't be able to come...
::shakes fist at the unfairness of the universe::
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40 neliq
September 28, 2010 at 12:20 PM
OMG!!! I am so there!! This ahjumma will be the first online among all the young hearts. Can't wait.
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41 mary
September 28, 2010 at 12:27 PM
That's awesome. Congrats!
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42 Stacy
September 28, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Wow...wish I could be there. Maybe one year ya'll can come south for Dragon*Con in Atlanta :) Better watch out, or before you know it you'll be requested guest speakers at cons across the country!
Like everyone else, hope you'll post pics and links to videos or maybe even a transcript of the Q&A.
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43 shzei
September 28, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Im going to be there,yay. lol
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44 Soapie
September 28, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Yay the east coast finally has something exciting!
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45 peachys2sleep
September 28, 2010 at 12:47 PM
is there any way you can record the event and then podcast it?
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46 Leitiza
September 28, 2010 at 12:54 PM
PICTURES!!! You must post pictures or a podcast at the very least...oh Wait a Second wouldn't that reveal your secret ID's to the other K-DramaNators? *Sigh* at the very least a pixilated photo with Spidey!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
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47 Leonardswench
September 28, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Woot! Woot! Enjoy! Now have to check if my favorite NYC area librarian is going this year, cause if she is .... she may have to stop by for a pic or two!!
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48 blackapple
September 28, 2010 at 12:56 PM
you can't possibly understand how excited i am right now!! what are the odds that i would be in new york (ok new jersey but close enough) the very weekend javabeans and girlfriday will appear IN PERSON at comic con??? slim to none my friend. there is a chance i can go to this!! *tries desperately to not freak out* oh hell, SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!! XD
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49 heejung
September 28, 2010 at 12:57 PM
oh you guys living in NY are so lucky^^
don't forget to post up lots of pictures~
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50 Kagome255
September 28, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Omg!!!! That's awesome I'm actually goin to Ny that weekend just for the con! I'm so excited to see you guys there!!! I will definetely be there! I will be in kagome from inuyasha cosplay. Hopefully you can spot me lol.see you guys there!
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Niki
September 28, 2010 at 2:16 PM
PLEEEEASE TAKE PICTURES!!!
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