Hi UK, Ireland and Europe based Beanies
We would like to host an in person meet up in Spring 2023, if you are interested in joining us please click on @dramadillo to go to dramadillo’s fan wall for more info.

We are also hoping to fill a gap of wanting to discuss Korean dramas with other fans in real life. We would like to host a monthly live video chat to discuss our thoughts on a no longer airing drama.

We will collate a list of dramas and allocate them to a month so you can plan your watch schedule. In order to cater to the various interests of the drama watch club members there may be some months that the drama is not of interest to some members but we hope that we can build up regular attendance so we can get to know each other outside of the limitations of the Dramabeans word count. We want to create something like the book club shown in the drama - I will come to you when the weather is fine.

Please click on my name to see more details on my fan wall.

According to the Japanese media report, anime producers fear that Netflix will continue to reduce the number of animated productions in Japan after this year. Others have suggested that Netflix seems to be focusing on feature production, especially features based on already popular IPs. This is part of Netflix’s recent reorganization and cost-cutting plans.

There is also an ongoing debate among producers as to whether or not Netflix is even the right place to pitch a new series. “There are anime that are exclusively distributed by Netflix that do not get much attention at the time of distribution, but they get a good response when they are released on TV a few years later,” an unnamed executive said. Recently, Netflix killed many projects in pre-production which leaves studio creators in a financial lurch.

That distinction is not only important for the relative popularity of a show, but to all the ancillary revenue streams that can stem from an IP as well. So, while some companies are receiving a higher initial investment to produce for Netflix, there are several that believe their content is getting buried and that the larger payments to just make Netflix owned IP does not offset potential revenues from physical media releases and merchandise sales for their shows that are licensed to broadcast TV first. If Netflix produces the show, it owns all its rights including secondary revenue and licensing fees. If Netflix merely licenses a show, the original creator owns all the secondary revenue which for a hit can generate great profits, spin-offs, merchandise sales, etc.

Some companies are sending their more challenging or experimental works to Netflix, hoping it will offer up a guaranteed investment, while saving their safer, more broadly appealing ideas for broadcasters. This, the sources argue, has created a system in which the kind of titles going exclusively to Netflix often struggle to catch on with audiences.

These concerns may also impact other productions such as k-dramas and films. The trade off for a guaranteed amount to produce a series vs. a license fee post-production is a real risk-reward calculation for most foreign studios. And creators are worried about what future investment amounts will be because Netflix is again changing its “ratings” system to an “hours” viewed metric to determine popular shows. So content producers never really get a good understanding how well any show is really doing on the platform to have an informed basis for future contract negotiations.

What happened to The Law Cafe beanie review?

Rain - rainy days - for how long - 2 matches washed up - let's expect week won't go the clouds.

2022 - good rain - more than usual in uneven season.
2023 - would do better with less rain - uneven the better.

Climate breakdown who cares. well, later no one can cry. Time to enjoy the present because future isn't beautiful.

Need to bring a few more changes - tried fruits after 19 months. needs to get back to this path for the enjoyment of present. Later won't have much in hands to gain anything. Now is the time.

Consistency is really important to completing a drama watch. It's really hard to go back to much loved shows that I missed by just one week. 1 week has become 3 for The Empire. I managed to complete Gaus before it came 3 weeks. I don't know why Empire is feeling like a chore.

What hurts more? Dramas with lots of potential based on their descriptions/theme/synopsis but that didn't know how to put it on scene, dramas that where great until the second half of the show happened or dramas that got extended for a couple episodes and there was an unnecessary mess/drag near the finale (or just a crappy finale)?

Sometimes I feel like I can handle a couple of messy episodes, but other times I just hate my drama for getting good ratings. 😂
It's better if they're crappy from the start or at least half way.

Buuuut is also sad when I see good potential going nowhere. I hate getting excited for nothing.

...Yep, I don't know what's worse.
I'm trying to figure out which show disappointed me more, "Fates and Furies" or "Tempted". 😖

Dear beanies, hope you had a nice week! Have a nice day/night! 😊💚

I hope everyone’s had a nice week! I’m awake at 4.30 am because I’m away from home and the neighbours here have a red and blue pulsing light (I think it’s a security light) that shines directly on my window and the curtains are doing nothing 😠

On a brighter note I’m away for my high school reunion which is an interesting experience- it’s funny who looks the same and who you’re like “who on earth are you?” Lol. Mostly we are all older and fatter 😄 and friendlier than we were at high school.

Happy weekend Beanies and keep Beaning On!

Recently we had a drama chat about hot Ajusshis, also known as Ahjuicy😉 To continue this topic I would like to share my fangirl moment when I met one of my many celebrity crushes on a convention last Sunday. The Scottish Ahjuicy goes by the name Billy Boyd and played hobbit Pippin in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. I discovered him and the movies back in college and spent many hours staring at a particular picture of him that would make his beautiful light green eyes pop.👀

As luck would have it, said picture was available for signing!🥳I quickly grabbed one and handed it over to the crew, along with a paper name tag and the money for the signature. He verified if I were “Turrrtie” with his Scottish brogue, and that was only strike one. I had barely slept and could only watch and stare as he took his time to sign. He did ask me whether I was having fun and I answered that I was, but still in the process of waking up. He looked at his phone and seemed to be confused by that “because it is nearly eleven, almost time for Elevensies!”😆I did thank him and told him he was blessed before I left. He smiled warmly and thanked me for that.

The photoshoot followed right after and my friend and I awkwardly shuffled in line until it suddenly was our turn. We both went to stand beside him and linked our hands together behind his back while he slid his arms around our backs. All very proper with manner hands from the three of us! The final strike for me came as my friend and I left for the exit after the photo. I was still standing pretty close to him as he turned towards us to thank and greet us…and suddenly those breathtaking green orbs were gazing into mine for a split second!😍

I am glad to tell you all that I am back to normal now, well mostly.😊

I watched the Netflix series 'Glitch', which I loved, but why did they include all the smoking and cursing? Just because you're free from network standards & practices doesn't mean you're obliged to randomly insert the 'taboo' stuff. Did I need to watch Nana puffing away on one coffin nail after another? No, I didn't.

Hi Ho Open Thread Beanies! Long time since I’ve been here to post something! I’m in a lull—have several kdramas to watch, no motivation to do so! So what do I do? I sing! Or listen to music. With that said, I’ve been listening to our fellow beanies who sing and I wanted to share this gem of a song that several of us did together a few months ago! It’s too good not to share! And also a duet I did with @ayaan that’s just relaxing! And if any new Beanies want to join us, just give me a shout! I’ll get you started. It’s free to join! (And an encore.) @astrojoy @carlybisek

Time after Time (Cyndi Lauper) https://www.smule.com/sing-recording/2654356309_4471505865

Don’t Know Why (Nora Jones) https://www.smule.com/c/2673041752_4472298759

Can’t Take That Away From Me (Frank Sinatra)
https://www.smule.com/c/2654356309_4104036830

Hi beanies, Gosh, I watched a lot this week. Love in Contract got better, Love is for Suckers got worse. The Law Cafe is wrapping up and honestly, it could have been 12 eps. Mental Coach Jegal has painful parts to watch, but I do like actress Park Se-young (she was the queen in Faith and I adored her in that role). Finished the 7 eps ofTake 1 and they are all impressive performances. 20th Century Girl was sad and nostalgic. There is a new documentary style show, Our Kid Has Changed, Returns that might better be titled Teaching Parents Much Needed Parenting Skills. I have to admit there were scenes of the children that were difficult to watch, but the experts offered help. I Am Solo season 10 with divorced participants, observation: only the ones who did not have children ended as couples. Unified Fathers, Radio Star, King of Masked Singer, I Live Alone, The Manager, and Immortal Songs 2 are weekly variety favorites of mine. Someone mentioned Welcome to Wakikki as a favorite rewatch and when I checked my kdrama list, it appears I’d never watched it before. So, I’ve marathoned the first five episodes so far, it’s entertaining enough with laugh-out-loud moments, but whiny guys (aka immature guys ) can be grating. The three of them remind me of Koo Dae Young’s roommates in Let’s Eat 3. Funny, I’ve watched Welcome To Wakikki 2 already though! I think I need someBad Prosecutor to balance things out and Cheer (me) Up! Happy weekend, all!