A Gathering of Writers to Say Thank You
by samsooki
Introduction
Unbeknownst to Javabeans or Girlfriday, many of the magical creatures in k-dramaland gathered together in a secluded glen within the kingdom of Dramabeans, long after the fey mistresses of the kingdom had gone to bed. They had known for some time that Dramabeans was nearing its 5,000th post (!!), and they racked their brains to come up with a suitable way to say thank you to celebrate the occasion.
For certain, were it not for Javabeans and Girlfriday, many of these creatures would be hanging out on tough street corners, or getting into dramas that no self-respecting elf or gnome should watch. How to thank the lifegivers of Dramabeans for providing so much entertainment, knowledge, heart, community and love? With that in mind, may I present the well-wishes and appreciation from the new and the old: a panoply of heartfelt congratulations for Post no. 5,000!
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My Beautiful Love Story With Dramabeans – by gummimochi
My story began back in 2007 when I was watching Coffee Prince. I was searching the internet to hunt down the Coffee Prince soundtrack and ‘lo and behold – I found it: a hidden cave of wonders . Without intending to stay, I started to read the drama recaps and instantly became hooked! Here was a place where someone would give her frank two cents, sharing in my obsession with Korean entertainment in a smart, witty, and hilarious manner. Javabeans’ and Girlfriday’s opinions became the gold standard of my K-drama future: which drama I would watch next and the ones I would recommend to friends. I break into a wide smile and my heart races whenever a new post goes up.
Dramabeans is so much more than a simple recap & entertainment site to me – it inspired me to start writing about what I love. It’s been only a few months so far, but I am so honored to be a part of a team of such talented writers. Congratulations Dramabeans on reaching 5,000 posts and counting!
An Excuse to Fawn Over Dramabeans – by kaedejun
I stumbled upon the site way back when it was under a different URL (javabeans.wordpress.com) and had to be ported over to dramabeans.com. I found the site right when I was at the peak of my obsession. (Have I peaked already? Am I still peaking?) But I wasn’t hooked to this site… until the recaps for Coffee Prince.
After the fanaticism of You’re Beautiful, I begged, pleaded, wailed on scuffed knees (ok, I emailed – but that’s not dramatic) to write the recaps for the drama IRIS. Wow Javabeans must have been crazy to entrust me with that. Sometimes I still wonder what she was thinking to even let me continue writing on her site!
So to the reasons why I love Dramabeans: it provides a 24/7 forum for interesting discussion on actors and dramas both on and off the set, inspiring venomous hatred and passionate ardor from fans around the world to fuel the long debates. It’s a mover-and-a-shaker; and without a doubt, Javabeans and Girlfriday are profoundly influential in the drama-watching world.
Every day, Javabeans and Girlfriday churn out well-written content one after another with frankness, insight, and well-founded opinions that you are free to agree or disagree with – but you can’t deny it’s made you curious about dramas or issues you never knew about before. The most important reason why I love Dramabeans? It’s because it wouldn’t be ‘dramabeans’ without Javabeans and Girlfriday. I toast to you gals a hefty cup of makgulli! One shot!
You’ve Only Just Begun – by sassychef
You know those “Ah-ha!” moments you have once in awhile? Well, discovering Dramabeans was one of those moments for me. My impatient nature (which I’m trying to work on, by the way) couldn’t wait for the next episode of Secret Garden, so I searched and searched online to see if anyone could feed my addiction on what to be expected. That’s when I came upon this little goldmine, and thus began my love affair with Dramabeans.
Not only was I able to find a place where I can find cache of goodies to put in my queue for further drama pleasure, but the posts were written in a sharp, witty and at times snarky ways that I loved! (I mean, come on! Girlfriday naming Ha Ji-won (playing Hyun Bin’s role) Joo-wanda. Joo-wanda!! LOL! How could I not come back for more??) Javabeans’ and Girlfriday’s love of drama and writing has led to creating a dynamic site that so many of us has come to love and cherish. Having had the honor and pleasure to become a part of this incredible team has been a fantastic journey so far, and can’t wait to be a part of the next 5,000 posts. Congratulations Dramabeans, and we love you!! xoxo
Congratulations To Dramabeans! – by Thunderbolt
Wow, 5,000? I still remember the first Dramabeans post like it was yesterday. (That one resonated with me because I’ve always been keenly interested in any discussion on fansubs. Incidentally, I love Javabeans for the many times she has stood up for fansubbers.) And in three short months the blog will celebrate its 5th anniversary!
I came to Dramabeans via the Dal-Ja’s Spring recaps that Javabeans first posted on Soompi. The recaps were so witty and well written I was floored. Over the years, I have grown to love many things about the site. The breadth and depth of the writing. The humor. The goodies that you share (all those songs!) and the surprises that you spring (girlfriday! podcasts! Santa!).
I love that the posts can be serious but also silly, and that there’s no such thing as too much squee-ing. I love the occasional catfights, too. (Bora must die! Why I like Jang Nara!) You taught me that not everything is newsworthy, but that which is worth writing about should be written with heart and commitment. You make me proud to be a kdrama addict. Happy 5,000 posts, Javabeans and Girlfriday!
Onward Ho! – by Dahee Fanel
If my goldfish memory serves me correctly, I first encountered Javabeans on the Dal-Ja’s Spring thread over at Soompi in 2007. She was smart and witty and apparently a coffee addict, so of course I liked her and her insightful contributions to the thread right away. Before long, she was posting recaps of the show in the thread. I read them even though I don’t, and didn’t, need summaries of a show to understand what was going on, thanks to my (sometimes) useful fluency in Korean. I read them and loved them. And then when I found out that she had a blog, I went there and read every single post. That was the beginning.
Dramabeans has gone through a lot over the years. As a cheering bystander, I’ve watched it wax and grow from a little blog that housed JB’s drama addictions, to the K-drama powerhouse it is today. There was a time when there weren’t many (or any, rather) English-language blogs on Korean dramas, just like there was a time when we had to rent tapes from Korean video rental stores to watch the dramas that we love, and had no one to discuss them with online. (Oh the loneliness of those days!) The times have changed, and now all us K-drama fans can gather and debate, growl and squee to our hearts’ contents. Dramabeans has become one of the most precious of these gathering places.
What I love about Dramabeans is its passion. The passion for Korean dramas, movies, actors/actresses, variety shows, and Korean culture in general. That passion, that love and commitment, seeps through every single word in every single blog post, and it has since the very beginning. This is how dramas should be watched. This is how they should be written about. With love, respect, humour, and intelligence. Dramabeans, through the magic fingers of Javabeans and Girlfriday, has done this for 5,000 posts. Here’s to 5 gazillion more. Congratulations!!
Two Truths – by samsooki
I’ll let you in on two truths to k-dramaland. The first seems axiomatic but really isn’t: whether one is a prince or a pauper, on the inside we are all the same. This is the basis of the magic that keeps us so enthralled: that all of us are equal, only differentiated by the extent of our pluckiness! Yet stepping back, this truth helps only a little in understanding the universe. For true exploration, a trustworthy guide is a must, as k-dramaland is a very big place. And dramabeans has been that wonderful guide, an orphic counselor that weaves analysis and deconstruction with passion and wit. And more! With its open commentary style, dramabeans has also developed a tight-knit community whose warmth and tolerance for newbies has seen its numbers multiply by a magnitude – and isn’t it true that samsooki himself was forged in the crucible of an open thread?
The other truth is that we tend to live entire lifetimes through each drama series, gaining cherished memories of our favorite characters along the way. As each series ends and others begin, even now, how many lifetimes has the dramabeans community all shared together, and how many memories have become so cherished? All thanks to Javabeans and Girlfriday, I can’t imagine a better place to be, lifetime after lifetime, learning and sharing, and laughing and crying with everyone here.
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And with those parting thoughts, the magical creatures bade each other a good night. With a nod and a cheery wave, each creature sent a heart-felt thanks toward Castle Dramabeans and then disappeared back into the mists of k-dramaland – to rest, work, sleep or play. It would not do at all to dawdle; after all, there are always more things to do in k-dramaland.
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301 Kiongna
October 2, 2011 at 4:58 AM
Congratulations 5000th post! But most of all Javabeans & Girlfriday, - *bows* thank you so for starting this blog, giving us all so much that I cannot correctly find the words to describe it all - surface to say, you make my k-drama/variety/k-pop heart so overwhelmed and fulfilled.
Heartfelt thanks to Thunderbolt, Dahee Fanel, Samsooki, Gummimoochi, Kaedajun for all your contributions too - i so appreciate and enjoyed them all!
I plan to spend the rest of my life visiting your blog daily :)
Kamsahamidah, hugs E
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302 twylah
October 2, 2011 at 4:59 AM
congratulations jb and gf for the 5000 post!!!i could still remember the first time i chanced upon dramabeans. it was my post hong gil dong addiction and i was scouring the net for anything hong gil dong related, and there it was, in episode by episode recaps. since then, i've never left the site. the reason why i watch the dramas i watch are mainly by what i get from dramabeans. such a nice place to hang out. i love you both and i love this site.;) to more dramas ahead!!!
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303 diah
October 2, 2011 at 5:03 AM
Wow, 5000 posts, congratulations :)
Javabeans, Girlfriday, Samsooki, and all the other writers, thank you for the recaps. Without the recaps, the k-drama experience would never be complete. Sometimes it's more fun reading the recap than watching the dramashow :D
Dramabeans, nomu nomu nomu nomu nomu nomu joha *finger guns*
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304 drmjs
October 2, 2011 at 6:18 AM
Congratulations! Here's to another 5,000 and another and another...
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305 maria green
October 2, 2011 at 6:23 AM
Thank you Thank you 5000 times & more...
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306 gaeinalee
October 2, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Wow Ladies... Congratulation on the 5000th posts!
Thank you for your endless dedication and love in writing a witiful-insightful posts.. You both are awesome.
Congrats, and here's a cheers for the many more posts..
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307 jen
October 2, 2011 at 7:42 AM
Happy 500th! its almost an anniversary <3
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308 Kiara
October 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Congrats ladies :). Thank you for providing years of K-drama goodies <3.
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309 WitchyMage
October 2, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Congratulations on the 5000th post!
Thank you for all the years of recapping and k-drama news that has kept me entertained and well informed. I hope to follow your site for 5000 more posts in the future.
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310 myweithisway
October 2, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Congrats! Long live Dramabeans and all of its wonder members =)
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311 supah
October 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Wowzah, congrats on your 5000th post, Javabeans and Girlfriday. May you have MOAR and MOAR!
Have always appreciated your honesty, your snark (seriously, it is LOVE)your wit, mad writing skills, devotion and well, your general awesomeness.
Thank You!
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312 NN
October 2, 2011 at 9:46 AM
What a fantastic milestone! Thanks for helping to feed my k-drama addiction. It's been very enjoyable and I look forward to getting my daily dose of it here at the most well written and attractive website.
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313 azuretash
October 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Thank you very much for your awesome blog!!! It's made me appreciate dramas so much more ;)
Here's to many more posts and years!
*takes a shot of soju*
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314 jigglybelly
October 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Yey! 5K! thanks soooo much for all your efforts. You're site is much appreciated. More than anything else, I love how you help me keep my sanity and my job ... the recaps are brilliant bridges to that window of time when I do have time to stream and watch my drama fix of the moment.
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315 sunflowery
October 2, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Congratulations :) You guys have become part of my daily life (several times a day!) Thank you :)
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316 JAM
October 2, 2011 at 1:57 PM
congratulations and thanks for being here. I can't imagine watching kdrama without you gals. :D
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317 cmrprindle
October 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM
5000 posts! That is...astounding. And fantastic! I mean 5 years of dedication? There are marriages and jobs and friendships that don't last that long. But, as I'm sure many people have said, including you, JB, when you're doing what you love it just kinda creeps up on you. WE'RE SO HAPPY FOR THE CREEP FACTOR! (In a good way of course.)
JB, GF, you and this site have become such a mainstay of so many people's lives. You haven't just changed the way we watch TV, although you totally have, you've changed the way we interact with each other and to some extent the world. Maybe we're all a little crazier for it. I hope we're all a little better---or at least in better control of our crazy ;) . Whatever it is, JB and GF you guys are fantastic. Dramabeans is fantastic. The Dramabeans commenter family is fantastic. And we thank you.
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318 Shel
October 2, 2011 at 3:38 PM
I'm a fairly recent reader of your site. But, now, this is one of my important stops in my morning of "newsgathering". First Facebook to check up on my peeps, then Dramabeans to see what's going on in the world of Kdrama, THEN CNN to see if the world blew up while I was marathoning City Hall (or whatever).
I love your humor, your insights into Korean culture that help us non-Koreans understand it all a bit better, and the recaps so that we don't always have to wait for the subtitles, lol. I use old recaps when I marathon an old show, and your lists of favorites are very helpful in choosing new old shows to watch.
I also enjoy the community that has grown up around your blog, people are so nice and fun to "chat" with and provide me with someone to share the addiction that no one else in my life (at the moment) really "gets".
I raise my glass of Martinelli's (sorry, I don't drink) and salute you. Cheers and congrats and here's to many more years of drama addiction assistance. :0)
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319 Deena
October 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM
JB & GF- Girls, I have no idea how it happened but I became totally addicted to this site. More than 3 years ago I wrote a personal email to JB thanking her for a wonderful site. I knew I enjoyed it then, but I couldn't imagine that being on the other side of the globe, having no connection to Korea, not even having TV at home (for ideological reasons)- opening dramabeans site became one of the 3 first things I do as I wake up in the morning. Thank you for your insight, witty comments, great writing and all the things that make this site so unique.
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320 mizzxtiffany
October 2, 2011 at 4:13 PM
Congrats!! I've been reading this site for years!! Cheers to many more posts to come <3
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321 Carinne
October 2, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Wow, a carousel of writers. Ni-ce.
Has it been that long? I've been around here since Soulmate aired as a silent reader and fan of that OST. I forgot how I started commenting. I hear too much alcohol causes memory lost. Heads up JB and GF. ^ , ^ LOL!
Happy 5,000th post! And a round of applause for all the fire starters and fire bugs spreading the love.
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322 libs
October 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Congratulations JavaBeans, Girl Friday and rest of the regular writers. And Tons of Thanks for the countless hours of excellently written fun! Dramabeans sure is addicting!
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323 Steph
October 2, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Congrats Dramabeans! I'm one of many who visit this site to enjoy the great writing :).
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324 Pops
October 2, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Hello!!! This is my first ever Dramabeans post!! (Which is crazy considering that I have Dramabeans open all day on my computer the way everyone else in the office has facebook open!!!)
I am new (about 5 months, Dream High you changed my life!!) to the very exciting world of K-Drama and wanted to say a massive Thank You to Javabeans and Girlfriday and everyone else who spends so much time writing these freakin awesome recaps and posts!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!
Just to illustrate my point I will tell you about a totally uncool even that happened to me recently:
So, I am watching the amazingly exciting City Hunter on DVD (my connection is too slow at home so I have to buy DVDs off the net) and I get to the second last episode where Lee Min Ho is holding a gun in the Prosecuters face, and he opens his mouth and he says "Kim Strains!....Kim Strains is using my plants!"
I AM NOT KIDDING!!!
So my subtitles went absolutely mental(it took me twenty more minutes to figure out that Kim strains was what we were calling the prosecuter now) and after much prolonged screaming and horror I (slowly) pulled up the City Hunter Dramabeans recap and started watching the last two epsiodes, pausing it every two seconds to go find out what the hell everyone was actually saying.....DRAMABEANS YOU SAVED MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you guys!!! You are the best!!!!!!!
From,
a happy Australian K-Drama Addict.
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325 leonine ox
October 2, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Congratulations Dramabeans!;)
How do I love thee?You're in my top ten sites I visit everyday.Keep up the good work guys! :D
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326 Devin
October 2, 2011 at 6:59 PM
You guys are so amazing. This is my daily crack. So much better than actual crack....I think...
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327 Cas
October 2, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Wow! Just wanted to add my gratitude to the rest of the many :) I visit Dramabeans all the time and it brings joy into my days. Thanks Javabeans, Girlfriday, and everyone else. May there be many more a post in the "kingdom of Dramabeans"!
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328 samgetang
October 2, 2011 at 7:23 PM
5000th Dramabeans' post! Hooray!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to JAVABEANS and GIRLFRIDAY! And to all the other similarly smart, witty, funny, dedicated writers here in your blog, all my heartfelt thanks to all of you, too!
You all made a difference in our lives. You made us think, you made us feel, you made us dance and sing in appreciation for our favorite kdramas and personalities and happenings.
And we know you make it all possible because you love what you do and you do what you love.
So, may DB continue to inspire us with new, fresh and in-depth ways of watching kdrama for the next 5,000 or 5,000,000 posts.
Fighting!
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329 Anne
October 2, 2011 at 7:34 PM
5000 Posts !!!!
Wow..... Congratulations Dramabeans, I've been reading this site for almost 2 years, and every day you make me fall in love more and more...
Thanks to all the writers, you are so rock ...
Please keep writing, keep witty, keep cynic and funny and smart and different as always..... :)
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330 lmf
October 2, 2011 at 9:39 PM
I've never commented on this site, but I have read it diligently for almost two years now, which is saying a lot because this is the only blog I follow. I love Dramabeans! Not only because it is fun and interesting but it also saved me from watching shows that weren't worth my time by introducing me to shows that were. So after silently enjoying this site for so many months and posts, I guess now is a good time to say thank you. Thank you very much for all the hard work and for all the fun times!
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331 goldlilys
October 2, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Wow Congrats on the website and its humongous growth!! Been following Dramabeans since your review of Coffee Prince. Your reviews made me crazy about that drama and even more so because of the backend stories and explanations that us non-Koreans probably won't understand about the culture.
Love reading everyone's thoughts about Kdramas that's oh totally one of my greatest addictions since watching Asian dramas. Awesome awesome job and I know there will be more recaps, more laughs, visitor bickers and info filling up my time . Thanks.
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332 cherkell
October 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM
5,000 posts? Aw come on... you don't look a day over 3,200 at least!! :)
Congrats to the Almighty Powers that run this merry little band of tricksters -- my home-away-from-home, where I can SQUEEEEEE with my fellow Sisters-in-Lust over our favorite addictive dramas and actors -- and some damn wicked writing to boot. Here's to many more escapades and adventures! Huzzah!!
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333 cingdoc
October 2, 2011 at 10:46 PM
I want to say a big "thank you" to Javabeans,Girlfriday & ALL those wonderful recappers/writers for all the well written posts.
I'm so glad that I've found this Gift from Heaven( it must be,right?) And as I read all those posts prior to mine(& I recognized many "old friends" that I've missed "seeing"),I believe it's unequivocal that we are VERY grateful for ALL your hard work(even if we fail to mention to you more often). I begin each day with DB & "try" to read/catch up on "what's new' & "what's Hot"in kdramaland even at the end of a tired day.
Thank You, Thank You...& I'm looking forward to read many,many more posts to come(Please)
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334 funnylittlefishy
October 2, 2011 at 11:41 PM
oh my god you guys are just too awesome. thank you for everything! you've definitely aided my addiction and made it grow in the best ways possible. i come here every day :DD *glomps*
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335 seeyathecat
October 3, 2011 at 12:04 AM
I bet that you never really knew how many people you influenced on a daily bases. How you and your site with your added friends have brought the Korean dramas into our homes and our hearts. I have said this befor and I am sure I will keep on saying this in years to come ( for as long as you keep it up) Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
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336 laya
October 3, 2011 at 1:14 AM
Wow! Congrats, javabeans and girlfriday!
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337 era
October 3, 2011 at 1:42 AM
Congratulations!!
Dramabeans is totally my constant addiction, for like,3 years. There's not a day that i don't "come" here, silently. of all reasons, your existence gave me such a fresh air since i know i'm not the only one who's obsessed (with kdrama.right?
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338 mariolawpanda
October 3, 2011 at 1:56 AM
Great wishes for a really great site. Congrats on the achievements you guys (girls)!
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339 lookingfordramacrack
October 3, 2011 at 3:10 AM
I was lucky enough to find you in late 2009 when my drama addiction first started. It didn't occur to me straight away, but I realise one of the main reasons why I keep hitting this site is... I feel part of a community. My sister and I dissect dramas and nearly always find we are also quoting 'Javabeans' and 'girlfriday' thoughts. Dramabeans (the recaps, the news, the podcasts) has become an intrinsic part in our drama consumption. *coughs*…I have to confess that since I started to video edit dramas, I have been using your recaps to help me find clips for video editing! One of these days I have to dedicate a video to you girls. :)
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340 maria
October 3, 2011 at 4:59 AM
thank you so much for the wonderful years of recaps!
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341 azzurri
October 3, 2011 at 6:18 AM
Thank you JB and GF for consistently feeding my Kdrama addiction. Where would I be today without Dramabeans. Much love and humongous CONGRATULATIONS! Fighting! <3 <3 <3
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342 HighVoltage
October 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM
WOW! Why am I getting all sentimental over this post!? Congratulations on your 5,000th post and your upcoming 5th anniversary!
I've been watching K-dramas since 2003 (back when KBS still had a local channel in Chicago), but to tell you the truth I didn't become addicted until I stumbled upon the Coffee Prince recaps on here.
I just want to thank everyone for doing such a great job and working so hard on the site. I know it must be a difficult task, but there hasn't been one moment where I haven't been entertained, inspired, or educated by the posts here on dramabeans. Thank you for making this site what it is today, a growing community where people can talk about and share their love for Korean pop-culture. You have my sincerest gratitude and admiration. Go dramabeans team!
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343 Free
October 3, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Samsooki, you are so sweet to arrange this :-)
I remember that my love of Coffee Prince hooked me up to this site. I watched the DVD, fell in love with it, and went to the internet to search more info. about it and BOOM, I found Dramabeans. And needless to say, I was hooked to this site. Now, this is the site that I visit every day.
hi Javabeans, hi Girlfriday, I can't thank you two enough. I admire your wit, charm, insights, excellent writing and dedication to this site.
Happy 5000th and onto the next 5000th! You do know we are all here with you, right?
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Lisa/Raine
October 3, 2011 at 11:50 AM
I agree. Thank you Samsooki. It's the little things (or this is rather large in DB land) that really make the world go round. I think everyone here loves to see this support between writers and the connections you make through each word to your huge fanbase of readers and supporters.
THANK YOU!
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344 Sharon
October 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Congrats! Love you guys! You made me laugh and giggle so many times and made watching the dramas so much more fun! I was recently drawn into this world and it has been a lot of fun due to you! I make a living editing words and reading your posts makes me want to take my hat off to you guys. You're insightful, funny as hell, and your love of dramas is so keen. Keep it up and wish you many more great years ahead!
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345 Lisa/Raine
October 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM
In this huge amalgamation of thanks, let me add my own. To be able to indulge in my tv crack and read intelligent commentary/analysis/babble/fangirling has been my delight for the past year since I first discovered this lovely blog. Not only do I enjoy reading all the posts written by JB and GF, but I love how you bring in guest bloggers, showcase music, have OT and generally share your addiction so that no K-Drama AA equivalent would ever be possible. You can't cure this kind of addiction. And I don't want you to.
Another reason I'm grateful for this site is this: I've never given more than a surface level analysis to any television show or movie I've ever watched. It's never interested me before. I could see chemistry between actors, but I didn't look farther. TV and movies were to take my mind off life, not to analyze and understand. However, when I read the in depth character analysis, PD commentary, music compatibility, camera work, and everything else that DB explores, I started watching K-dramas (and American, European, etc films and shows) with a more discerning eye and I've learned to enjoy being a couch potato all over again. Its not work, contrary to what I thought, but pleasure. I know you guys run yourself ragged writing and posting, but you wouldn't do it if you didn't love it. We appreciate it. I appreciate it.
Third reason I love this site. I started a blog just recently. Nothing spectacular. But as I am a full-time musician, I've neglected my writing for about 10 years. I haven't written anything outside of e-mails and text messages. But a couple weeks ago, I sat down and started to blather. I pick mundane topics that give me freedom to drivel. It's been glorious and I thank the high quality writing on this site that inspired me to find my dusty journals and jump back into the game, even if its only one blog post every week.
So thank you DB, JB, GF. You have made this girl very happy. You've taught me a lot about k-drama, Korean language, and Korean culture; you've brought me back into writing and using my brain. How lovely it is that you use your intelligence to pick apart a pop culture phenomenon. I love it and so does every other avid commenter, lurker and k-drama/k-pop addict who has visited this site.
Thank you.
Lisa
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346 amelia
October 3, 2011 at 12:13 PM
congratulations to our great writing folks n every fellow dramabeaners :) thanks for ur constant dedication to make this site so awesome! :) ur wonderfully written recaps n all news n insights into kdramaland n awesome playlist recommendations induce an ocd for me to check back ever so frequently. n i'm sure the same for so many others (Even though we may lurk)
here's to many more years as we celebrate better kdrama production n hot leads galore! :)
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347 mihowoongie
October 3, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Congratulations to Dramabeans for proving that dramas get kindred souls together more than summer camps! Here's to 10,000 and more posts!
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348 Keiki55
October 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM
I still remember when I stumble on this site I had no one I could talk to about my new found obsession of drama's people in my world still think am crazy to love dramas as much as a do..Thanks to DB I have an outlet to say whatever on my mine about a drama and talk to dramalovers like myself.. LOVE to everyone on Dramabeans
JB & GF ROCKS...
Wow 5,000 posts...Congrats and many more post to come...
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349 KT
October 4, 2011 at 10:06 AM
I found this haven where I call my niche back in the Coffee Prince days. Thank you guys for this wonderful place. Congrats on 5,000 posts. Cheers!
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350 skelly
October 4, 2011 at 1:27 PM
When I think of all of the trouble I have gotten into in the past three years, over an addiction aided and abetted right here in post after delectable post...well, you guys have got a lot to answer for! The dishes left unwashed in the sink! The dust bunnies that grew up and had multiple children! The questions and conversations ignored, because my head was buried in the computer screen! The pain, the anguish, of a family neglected!
(and here's to 5,000 more, right?) ;-)
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