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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51 mofi
March 10, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Guatemala? Guatemala! Guatemala... :(
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52 Maricel
March 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Isn't going abroad an option?...Chile would be more than glad to recieve, my house 'd be totally open for you....besides, we have got tasty seafood, pretty landscapes and low rates of pickpocketing....see? Coming here is an absolutely win win.
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53 klamchops
March 10, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Vancouver anyone?? :).... I guess if there ever was anything in toronto I'd be able to get there....candian beanies unite!
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nutella
March 10, 2013 at 9:09 PM
Yes~ But it's only you, me, and pickles, by the looks of it :c
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Lori
March 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM
Hey! You're my husbands favorite snack! (not sure how I feel about that) -__-
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Roxy
March 10, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Im not in toronto eiyher but looks like there r more Canadians beanies near toronto so I'd rather it be there i guess. If anything it's certainly closer than NYC lol.
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katmax
March 11, 2013 at 12:12 AM
I vote Seattle/Portland for an in-between spot for SF and Vancouver. If it's Portland we can go get a maple bacon at Voodoo donuts. In Seattle we could stop by Lunchbox Laboratory then ride the Seattle Great Wheel-switch that- wheel first, then lunch, easier on the tummy that way.
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spazmo
March 11, 2013 at 2:58 AM
SEATTLE!!! eat in the International District at Red Lantern for jjajangmyun and kimchi fried rice!
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54 Mibellarosa
March 10, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Houston, TX!!!!!! Please come! I refresh the blog at least 12 times a day and am an avid advocate of the blog! If anyone is as much of a k-drama-crack addict as I am in Houston, I'd gladly host drama discussion group nights, too! Like book clubs, only with dramas of very, very, very good-looking people you can see on screen and don't have to imagine in your head. And if Dramabeans ever come to Houston, I'll host/volunteer/do slave work/bring hard-A!!!! Come!
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Jess
March 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Boo. I'm from the east coast, but nowhere near NY. And I'm actually going to Houston in a few weeks to visit my best friend. So yeah. Boo.
BUT! I do like the idea of a live chat! Via google/youtube. :)
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55 eeeeek
March 10, 2013 at 8:50 PM
@javabeans / @girlfriday : are you guys teaching a class on hallyu @ nyc????
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56 Princessmia
March 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM
California! SF or LA!! Pleaseeee? :)
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57 eternal.light100
March 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM
San Francisco
or
Los Angeles
or (even better)
San Diego
I would come in a heart beat if you held it in any of these places. I would pull some strings and skip my classes just to meet all of you guys. Please do it on the west coast.
But I can't drink, since I'm underage...though I can make exceptions. I'm sure the law won't mind.
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58 Oki
March 10, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Daebak news! I would totally go seeing I live in NY
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59 chaosgirl
March 10, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Unfortunately, I live on the opposite side of the country or I would come. My brains probably would have exploded during the shift from cyberworld to reality, so maybe it's a good thing?
I think a live podcast show would be awesome (like Radiolab's In the Dark or the ones Stuff You Should Know does at Comic Con) and then you could upload it for those of us that can't be there. As long as we're all tossing out wishes here. :)
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60 annie
March 10, 2013 at 8:58 PM
This is such a great idea! Sadly I live near Toronto, Canada so it's a bit too far for me. If I was within 4 hrs I totally would've come!
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61 poolfish1
March 10, 2013 at 8:59 PM
COME TO LA!!!
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62 Cat
March 10, 2013 at 8:59 PM
I bet if you contacted a KSA or similar at a school in New York, say NYU, they would be able to arrange for an auditorium/meetup. You have a big enough site that someone is bound to help you plan. Otherwise, I would suggest looking at large open table restaurants such as Radegast or Biergarten. Good luck!
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Saner
March 11, 2013 at 1:16 AM
Agreed. Also, another thing to think about is whether food will be provided (in which case, people will have to pay), or if you want to go to a restaurant for some bibimbap/bulgogi/Jjajangmyun...
If you're all feeling broke as, then you could issue a challenge for everyone to cook and bring one Korean dish. This site is great for recipes
Linky link: http://www.beyondkimchee.com
(her chili bulgogi sauce smells frightening to an amateur - http://www.beyondkimchee.com/chili-bibim-sauce/), but is more addictive than crack, according to everyone I've ever made it for)
If you did it that way, you could have a google doc that only you and GF could edit but everyone could see and once people confirmed, they e-mailed you what they were bringing and you could update the documents, to avoid too many people bringing kimchi (though you can never have enough in my opinion). Complete cooking novices could bring rice. Great way to start discussion and that way, using the park would be a viable option (picnic!), though wet weather plan will be needed (I don't know the area, so I can't help in that regard).
I think finding a noraebang/karoke bar would be a great idea but might eliminate all underage Beanies (don't know what the laws are there). You could probably get sponsors too, depending on the numbers.
Anyone need hiking gear...? :)
I hope this helps a little on the practical side and then any NYers could chip in with more of their city savvy knowledge of great places to hit up. Even though I won't be there (I'm in Paris/London), I definitely want it to happen. Pics! Pics for everyone! Even if the same doesn't go for pants!
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63 Zareen
March 10, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Hi there. Long time lurker, first time poster here. But omg I could not go on being silent after reading this post!
It would be totally awesome if you guys did a meetup in nyc! Even though I live in New York, I actually have no one else to talk about dramas with so this would be a great opportunity to meet other addicts (like you guys!) and vent or bond or whatever
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64 May
March 10, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Toronto, Ontario, Canada!!
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Roxy
March 10, 2013 at 10:30 PM
This!!!
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65 HANI
March 10, 2013 at 9:01 PM
u all just making me jelly~
I'm nowhere near the continent TT_TT
if it happen, post lots of pictures... so I can weep.... at that corner with the blue face monster TT_TT
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tiny
March 10, 2013 at 9:29 PM
me too *sniff
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Honora
March 11, 2013 at 6:10 AM
me too *sigh*
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66 starrynighttt
March 10, 2013 at 9:03 PM
LA!!! :D maybe at the LA Convention Center and we can do some kind of game or something ^__^
or in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center!! :)
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Kiara
March 10, 2013 at 10:00 PM
I like Anaheim Con Center. We can cross the street and go to Disneyland after lol.
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67 iaia
March 10, 2013 at 9:04 PM
NY sounds great! I live in Jersey but it's all the same and good for me. I'd definitely go.
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68 Samaya
March 10, 2013 at 9:05 PM
I'm in NYC. Meeting up is a great idea! I have been a long time reader and have always wanted to meet you guys!
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69 mizzxtiffany
March 10, 2013 at 9:06 PM
I live in NJ, but I would travel up to NYC!! I would definitely come!! :)
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70 anna
March 10, 2013 at 9:06 PM
I don't live in NY, but I don't think you would want to come to my state either because let's be real, no one comes here, ever! LOL
But beanies who live there should go and have some fun!
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71 My2Girls
March 10, 2013 at 9:08 PM
I would go in an heartbeat (if I was single and not the mother of two youngsters) but sadly I live in Seattle and my husband is extremely tolerant of my kdrama addiction but I think he would draw the line at my jetting off to NYC for a meetup. Now if you did LA (half of my family and the MIL) or Chicago (the other half of my family) I would be there with bells on (and pants!). I would swing up to Vancouver for a Canadian meetup. Regardless I think you ladies (classy as always) are very sweet to extend this offer to your fan base and as the events of the last week have shown we are a very loyal group. Hope to see many photos of all the fun!
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steph
March 10, 2013 at 11:04 PM
YAY FOR SEATTLE. I'm in Seattle too. And I would totally go if you guys came here but it's on the other side of the country soooooo..
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72 folieadeux
March 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM
LOL I'm from the other side of the globe, but voted nonetheless :D
But the idea is great, I'm all for pushing this through! xD
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73 Cath
March 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM
I live in the Philippines. I'm OK with photos. I'm easy to please that way.
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kayry
March 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM
I'm from the Philippines too! XD glad i'm not the only one. i'm happy with photos, but let's hope there is an Asian leg for the meet up (Tour lang? XD)
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Cath
March 11, 2013 at 5:35 AM
Yep, Yep, I might also go if Singapore and Malaysia's on some sort of list.
Hehe.
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74 ijs
March 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM
LA next please!
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75 HaibaraChristie
March 10, 2013 at 9:11 PM
I beg of thee, please set up a google hangout or something along those lines, so we can at least put name to face and have beanie parties all over the world.
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HaibaraChristie
March 10, 2013 at 9:12 PM
Plus, no pants required.
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Kiara
March 10, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Lol
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Pipit
March 10, 2013 at 10:03 PM
LOL!
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76 aX04
March 10, 2013 at 9:14 PM
Everything happens in NY! -_-
I live in the midwest so no can do!
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77 sunshower
March 10, 2013 at 9:14 PM
I would so go if I could. Unfortunately I planned a trip to NYC in mid May so to go again in April is so not going to happen for me.
Of course if time and money permits I would love to meet up with you all!!
If the meet up does happen, those lucky attendees please share the experience in whichever way that strikes your fancy! :)
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78 Christy
March 10, 2013 at 9:15 PM
BAH, HUMBUG. I just moved out of New York recently :(
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79 Wonbinlover
March 10, 2013 at 9:15 PM
A meetup sounds awesome but too bad I don't live anywhere near New York. Next meet-up LA please!! One on the east coast and one on the west coast would be great:)
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80 jude
March 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM
*sigh*
And I live halfway around the world from NYC. Indonesia, to be precise. Have a great time guys! :)
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hadiah
March 11, 2013 at 12:46 AM
Mbak Jude... I live in Indonesia too, Jakarta *salim*
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vitaminde
March 13, 2013 at 9:38 AM
yaaaaa... me too.. I am Indonesian and live in depok..
It would be great if we can meet up in jakarta..
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81 Dramaaddict
March 10, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Please come Atlanta! Nothing ever happens here when it comes to Korean culture!
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anna
March 11, 2013 at 6:05 AM
Hi! I said the same thing LOL I live in ATL. It's so sad, isn't it? :(
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82 lapetite_indigo
March 10, 2013 at 9:17 PM
This sounds like so much fun, if I lived near NY I would totally come.
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83 Lori
March 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM
Dude! Oklahoma. It's in the middle so it's fair to EVERYONE! And contrary to popular belief we do have music, art and stuff, not just cows and rednecks. ;)
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Conny
March 11, 2013 at 4:38 AM
Sounds good to me. I just live one state to your right, I'd totally be there =P
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Lori
March 11, 2013 at 5:20 PM
That would be amazing but i'm not seeing it happen for some reason. lol
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84 gaeinalee
March 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM
...ID, SG or JP perhaps? ^^
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85 Julia
March 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM
I'm in for NYC. If I can make it there for Dr Who events, I can certainly hop a train there for you girls (and guys).
The Whovians who meet up regularly in NYC use a Pub. If the group will be small, that is probably the least expensive option. If you folks are staying in a hotel during your visit, we could coordinate for the visitors for the meeting to all get rooms there. I know NYC hotels are pricey, but room share is always an option.
I am totally available to help with logistics. You've got my email, please contact me direct.
P.S. Tell me more about this Hallyu class. Sounds interesting.
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Julia
March 10, 2013 at 9:22 PM
P.P.S. If there are more folks coming from MA/CT/Albany area NY, I could rent a car and bring us all together ...
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86 Ashley
March 10, 2013 at 9:19 PM
Here's a good holiday suggestion! Come visit Sydney, Australia!!!!
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87 Banjak
March 10, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Live in Columbus Ohio, but if it matches up with my trip to NYC, would be great to meet up! What's the date you all have in mind?
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HaibaraChristie
March 11, 2013 at 5:09 PM
OMG. Another Columbus Person!
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88 Anna
March 10, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Come to Hong Kong, the shopping is great!
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joykim
March 11, 2013 at 4:53 AM
From HK with love!
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gaeinalee
March 11, 2013 at 9:17 AM
*noded agreely*
..Love HK.
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89 Diya
March 10, 2013 at 9:27 PM
Toronto?
Toronto is mentioned 3 times on this page (not including mine) and 7 times on page 1. I think it is possible! Multiple meetings!
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annie
March 10, 2013 at 11:00 PM
I agree! Lots of people live in Toronto. Please come here. *puppy eyes*
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90 June
March 10, 2013 at 9:27 PM
OMGAAAA. DREAM COMING TRUE? @__@
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June
March 10, 2013 at 9:30 PM
"Right now our best idea is huddling somewhere in Central Park, fighting with the squirrels for space. Those bastards can be vicious."
I think I just died laughing~
Meetup yeeeeees. @u@
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91 jimnida
March 10, 2013 at 9:28 PM
What a super idea!
I live partway between New York and Philadelphia, and would love to come to a beanfest in either place. Baltimore or Boston are probably too far afield, tho. How about Fort Lee (Fort Yi, as my wife calls it; see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koreatown,_Fort_Lee for info) at the western end of the George Washington Bridge?
God, I hope I don't have a business trip or something conflicting!
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92 Dodo
March 10, 2013 at 9:28 PM
I would really want to come but unfortunately I live in Sweden :(
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Honora
March 11, 2013 at 6:12 AM
Germany
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93 chocomaniac
March 10, 2013 at 9:33 PM
I live in Korea... T^T Sadly I can't even afford to travel up to Seoul...let alone NY... ; A ; Are there any beanies out there living in Korea~?? C'mon I can't be the only one... T0T
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94 KTV
March 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM
T_T Can't we have in LA????? Or somewhere in Socal????? I would love to meet all fellow beanies ^_^
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Irene
March 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM
Agreed. West coast plz. I live in LA but would be willing to travel to sf, sd, and vegas meet fellow beanies.
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95 crazedlu
March 10, 2013 at 9:37 PM
midwest. mall of america. ha.
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RockPaperScissors
March 11, 2013 at 5:05 AM
Yes , Mall of America! The Girl Scout organization had their 100th anniversary celebration there a year ago, and 70,000 Girl Scouts showed up on one day alone. But then again, maybe we would pull in a bigger crowd!?!
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96 danna
March 10, 2013 at 9:37 PM
WOOT! WOOT!
Hell yea NY!!
LOL...doesn't look the majority is up for it right now though...but seriously I would so come!! I couldn't come to comic con when you guys came but this time I'm not gonna miss this one
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97 hapacalgirl
March 10, 2013 at 9:37 PM
I am from SoCal but will be in Boston for a weeklong conference next month and might be able to make mini trip to New York before or after it. I have friends there and a TON of vacation time.
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98 saranga
March 10, 2013 at 9:39 PM
i probably can't go this time, but would LOVE to hear all about this! please post pictures! would love to put a face to some of the "beanies" and of course, the founders themselves :)
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99 Sajen
March 10, 2013 at 9:39 PM
I'm not a social person but I'd love to meet people with similar interests, however I live nowhere near New York.
I do however live in central Florida, specifically the Space Coast, but I can get to Orlando if need be.
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100 Grace
March 10, 2013 at 9:40 PM
I think you should have a meet-up in NYC. Then people from other parts of the US or around the globe can meet up in their respective places and you can have a live chat or something!
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