A Gathering of Writers to Say Thank You

391 October 1, 2011September 30, 2011

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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1 Carina

October 1, 2011 at 5:16 AM

Happy 5,000th post, dramabeans, girlfriday, kaedejun, samsooki, and every other contributor! :)

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KIA

October 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM

WOW,WOW did you forget JAVABEANS?????
THANK YOU ALL for the great recaps!!!!! LOL
Congrats on you're 5,000th post

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Javabeans

October 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM

I apologize for hijacking Post #1, which feels like a breach of post-etiquette somehow, but I wanted to make sure that my thanks was up front and center. I'm totally floored that you guys even thought to make such a gesture (I DIDN'T PEEK I PROMISE!), just as I'm pretty sure I still can't wrap my head around what 5,000 posts is. Or (gulp) five years of blogging. It's mathy, and we all know how I feel about that.

It's amazing how when you love what you do, the numbers just sort of creep up on you; and when you look back the glow of satisfaction really comes in seeing how everyone shares the same affection and passion and addiction for this thing, this culture, by which I mean not Korea but the culture of consuming art, bonding over your connection to it, and the creation of a community out of shared experience. I couldn't have made it this far without you all -- the authors of this post and the commenters who come here -- and it's enough to warm the cold, cynical cockles of my heart.

So thank you all for your generous words! It's still sort of weird and mind-boggling and wonderful that something so small grew into something so much bigger, something that's not really just mine anymore but a product of everyone who's connected over here on these parts.

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annie

October 1, 2011 at 9:19 PM

Aww javabeans, that brought tears to my eyes.

Thank you - again. <3

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Melissa

October 1, 2011 at 9:39 PM

I love you Javabeans! Keep doing what you do! You're AWESOMEEE!!!

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Lady Seoul

October 2, 2011 at 12:15 AM

No, thank-you. Continue to write. <3

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koreandramalover/kay

October 2, 2011 at 1:45 AM

As I have expected, Javabeans, I would see your kind words of appreciation, thanking the commenters here in DB and for saying that DB does not belong to you anymore but "a product of everyone who's connected over here on these parts".

To me, you have always been the kind, generous and welcoming host of DB (along with GF) and your words have proven how truly kind, generous and welcoming you are.

However, the way I see it is, without your, and GF's, CONTINUOUS effort in posting endlessly interesting and thought-provoking news here in DB, along with your trademark wit and humour in your comments and analyses, I believe this blog would not have sustained the attention that it has been able to do for so long.

Javabeans and Girlfriday, both of you are the indisputably incomparable and luminous CAPTAINS of this ship called Dramabeans, expertly steering it through the turbulent seas (of Kdrama heaven and hell), bringing all of us the passengers/commenters along with you on the exhilarating and unforgettable ride... ;)

Here is to many more years of joyful and heartwarming rides through the Kdrama world with you fine ladies... ;)

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Lahlita

October 2, 2011 at 6:36 AM

Pressing the Dramabeans LIKE button all up in this comment. Co-signing and high-fiving, yo! What kay said! We love you, Beanie-unni!

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koreandramalover/kay

October 2, 2011 at 8:50 AM

Awwww....Lahlita!! I am so touched by your love for our lovely hosts of DB. And thank you for your support of my humble words of appreciation of JB and GF and the other wonderful writers in DB. ;)

mel

October 2, 2011 at 2:16 AM

I've been a fan since first discovering you back in 2007 for Coffee Prince JB and now there's GF and your other guest writers.. Your recaps add to the intensity and simiple pleasure and just simply more understanding of the dramas... Though actual action helps, the written word can often be more powerful in how you share your thoughts with all of us.

If only you could recap all the dramas, well, that's my wish anyway... Of course time and manpower are needed, yet HUGE THANKS for all that you do... AM still a huge fan... On to the next 5,000 recaps...

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mmmaggie

October 2, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Dear javabeans,

I can honestly say that you, and what you do on this site, brought me closer to my mother. You nurtured my interest in K-dramas, which led to an interest in Korean movies and then, with the addition of girlfriday to Team DB, led to an interest in Korean variety shows. Suddenly, my mom and I had more to talk about -- and on things that really interested her. My brother and I were born and raised in the States and we grew up trying to shun everything that distinguished us as Other. We wouldn't use chopsticks and would purposely stomp around with shoes on in the house. I know, horror of horrors. My mom indulged us to a degree because she wanted us to be independent and make our own choices, but the minute she felt we had crossed a line she would whip our asses back in gear. Literally. I can still feel the sting. For her daughter who would only eat with forks to suddenly bring up 공유 and then later 강호동, well, it was a turning point in our relationship. We even had a mother-daughter date to watch Sunny at CGV. So javabeans, with much respect and admiration and appreciation, I just wanted to say, simply, thank you.

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maria

October 3, 2011 at 6:07 AM

sometimes, it feels so asian of me to be that kid who always goes, "no no NO, thank YOU" when people say it to me, but it really applies now here, doesn't it?

you're thanking us? no, JB, thank YOU.

for... creating. because you needed to. and i think you knew even at the beginning that this was always going to be what you said it turned out to be: a community. of passion, and affection and connection and addiction. hehe.
YOU started this-- the connection that is built here and fostered by all of us is simply a product of the openness you encourage, the insights you provoke and the all of your infectious silliness that relieves. we who come to this watering hole are people who are weary from our days' work, or getting ourselves pumped up for the day ahead or seeking a respite from the length of every day. we don't go here because you give a service, and we come to be your customers-- we come, well, because this place feels a lot like home. or narnia. ..either way, it's a world away from the world, and the troops you lead are intelligent and warm and funny and fun and candid and silly.

so, no, seriously, THANK YOU. i'm not saying it coz i'm asian and that's how i roll. truth? i don't feel asian on here, actually. no.... categories. what can i say? your community breaks these borders, as only true art and a true artist can. infinite bottles of soju for you! :D

(ps: great post, you guys. i wish this wasn't the internet, coz i can really imagine ya'll hanging out, eating sam gyup sal and knocking down soju after celebratory soju. happy 5,000! :P )

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koreandramalover/kay

October 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM

Thank you, Maria, for your perfect words of appreciation of our fine lady-hosts of Dramabeans, the unbelievably talented Javabeans and Girlfriday, who are not just geniuses at making other people laugh, but are also not afraid to laugh at themselves too! ;)

I echo your every fine word, Maria!! ;)

Thank you!! ;)

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Keiki55

October 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM

Thanks so much for such a great website for without I would have been lost to this Korean drama world.. You guys are awesome keep up the great work..

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avebaroc

October 5, 2011 at 6:36 AM

hi Javabeans!

Congratulations for your 5000th post! Thank you so much for this wonderful site. and thank you too, all the contributors to Dramabeans. you have been making the past year-and-a-half of my kdrama loving life soooo satisfying, addicting and interesting!

do you know that you are the main reason for my getting back to being wired again? and i'm grateful!!!

here's hoping for a long long blogging life to come!

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avebaroc

October 5, 2011 at 6:48 AM

by the way guys, i just had my first bottle of soju! how can my kdrama actors, girls and boys down so much of this stuff and still can wake up the following day? is that true only in their make-believe kdrama world?

after barely able to finish a 360ml Jinro chamisul soju, i can hardly find my way to my room!

just saying mind you, not at all complaining...

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2 Akosirhenz

October 1, 2011 at 5:21 AM

I'm a solid fan of you Guys :DDDDDDDD
Hooray for 5,000th post

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3 Laura

October 1, 2011 at 5:22 AM

Hi,

I am not really a commenter so I am bad about saying thanks for all the recaps, but I have really appreciated them over the years I have been following this site.

Congratulations on the 5000th post!

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4 nina

October 1, 2011 at 5:24 AM

thank you! i heart y'all :)

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5 mskololia

October 1, 2011 at 5:24 AM

Congratulations!

I stumbled on to this site back in 2009 after stumbling onto Legend and Jumong....I was happy to find this place as it was truly a welcoming community of korean drama lovers.

Thank you writers of the drama recaps. You make the experience all the more enjoyable.

Love you JB and GF. *Waves*

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6 Anon

October 1, 2011 at 5:27 AM

I will confess to not having posted prior to today.

However, having enjoyed this great resource for free, since 3 years ago, I'd like to say thank you.

I think I've read every single recap for a completed series (except for Miss Ripley). Love the way you guys approach it, and congratulations on your 5, 000th post!

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7 Lee Soo-kyung

October 1, 2011 at 5:28 AM

Been a long time fan of kdramas and a devoted dramabeans reader.. Thank you for 5000 funny, insightful and sometimes frustrating posts.. Keep the snarks coming!!

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8 ila

October 1, 2011 at 5:28 AM

wow..congrats guy on the 5,000 posts..i'm a silence visitor, hardly participate in any discussion but everyday without fail i must visit your site to feed my obsession and addiction to k-drama. good job jb & gf and can't wait for more recap from you.

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shiroikiwi

October 1, 2011 at 9:53 PM

i also hardly ever participate in discussions, but i read drama beans avidly! dramabeans is the only site besides gmail that i visit daily. i love it that much! thank you so much for all the recaps, they're so witty and deep, sometimes they're even better than the dramas themselves (hopefully that wasn't too blasphemous :O)

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9 Nonbirira

October 1, 2011 at 5:30 AM

Congratulations on the 5,000th post! And what a wonderful way to celebrate! Well done, contributors! (Got a little teary when reading - honest!)

Been a Dramabeans fan for a long, long time and am so happy to be a part of all this. BLESS YOU ALL!

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10 Bluepiano2003

October 1, 2011 at 5:30 AM

Yes, Happy 5,000th post and thank you all for your wonderful recaps. Considering myself a drama addict, the first thing i do every day is to open dramabeans.com to check new updates - even before checking the news! This site gave me so much needed reality checks in the drama land as well as real life! THANK YOU ALL and please continue this!!!

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11 piipi

October 1, 2011 at 5:32 AM

Congratulations DB for this awesome achievement!
I don't know how I can explain my love for this site.

Keep up the good work jb, gf, and all contributors! Hugs to all!

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12 oi

October 1, 2011 at 5:39 AM

samsooki and other writers, how nice of you to do this congratulation post

btw, javabeans can I buy shares of this site? :)

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13 tantrumg

October 1, 2011 at 5:41 AM

*heart this post 5000 times*

wow... so it has been years (literally!) that i'm on the old and current site on a daily basis...

CONGRATS!! And my eternal gratitude and heartfelt thanks for Dramabeans~ Thank you so very much!! 정말 고맙습니다!! 많이 수고했어요~~

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14 DKM

October 1, 2011 at 5:47 AM

Congratulations! You have provided me with so much insight into the k drama world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep them coming!

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15 pohonphee

October 1, 2011 at 5:47 AM

First of all *bows*

You don't know how much I want to thank Javabeans and Girlfriday of course for founding Dramabeans.

From this blog I found my new family, I've never dream of before (Diadda, Viola, Brookeeve, Jomo, Leonardswench, Lessaofpern, theasianstalker, okiedokie, pipit, djes, Ambieh, splgt001, Lisah), acrosse the country, across the ocean. That my greatest gift from Dramabeans.

And you're awesome and such my inspiration, I started my own blog. wee....

LOVE YOU JB and GF (seriously If I can thank you in person) and all the beaners.

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16 gg

October 1, 2011 at 5:48 AM

congrats to all the great writers here who have helped make watching k dramas such an enjoyable and unforgettable experience!! :) Fighting for the next 5000 posts to come! heheh :D

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17 lafawnDUH

October 1, 2011 at 5:49 AM

CONGRATULATIONS.

LET'S HAVE CHIMMY CHANGA PARTY NOW. ~

thanks awesome writers of DRAMABEANS.

--- now where did I put that soju?

*stares at javabeans and girlfriday*

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girlfriday

October 1, 2011 at 8:21 AM

You can put 'er right HERE *points at gullet*

Thanks for all the warm wishes, to every last one of you!

CHEERS!

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18 lalablah

October 1, 2011 at 5:51 AM

Congratulations to dramabeans.com for the 5000th post! I first stumbled upon this site back in 2007 when I was searching for recaps for Coffee Prince. I was amazed and still am amazed that dramabeans (and now girlfriday) and churn out recaps within a day! Apart from other sites that also have recaps, yours is filled with HQ pictures, so it's like I'm watching the drama. I also love all your witty commentaries and dialogues. Cheers to dramabeans.com and all its writers!

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19 autumnscribbles

October 1, 2011 at 5:51 AM

Woohoo!! Happy 5000th post!

Dramabeans really helped me learn to appreciate the wonders of k-dramas. Thank you JB, GF and other wonderful writers, thank you for making my drama-watching experience more fun and exciting.

cheers.

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20 omnomnoms

October 1, 2011 at 5:58 AM

While I've been almost religiously reading all the recaps and posts here for quite some time now, I haven't posted until now. That isn't to say I don't read the comments or anything. I actually love the community on the website here and that wouldn't have been possible without Javabeans and Girlfriday or the other writers here. Much thanks to you all! I hope your love for k-drama never wanes and you continue to share your passion for it with the rest of us (it's pretty infectious, haha).
- from another silent reader

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21 allen

October 1, 2011 at 5:59 AM

Congratulations!!!!!

"not everything is newsworthy, but that which is worth writing about should be written with heart and commitment"

JB, GF and the rest...Thank you and more power!

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22 ricky the royal highness

October 1, 2011 at 6:00 AM

Awesome post!

I'm a huuuuge fan of this site. Words can't possibly express the gratitude I feel every time a recap is posted. Dear writers, for all your hard work I thank you 1000 episodes :)

Happy 5000th post, Dramabeans!
I look forward to another marvelous 5000 posts.

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ricky the royal highness

October 1, 2011 at 6:06 AM

Who else clicked on the link Thunderbolt posted and checked out the very post that started it all?
Go ahead, you know you wanna pay your respects. Heh

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Cynthia

October 1, 2011 at 8:49 AM

ME!! **waves hand over head**

Thanks, ladies! You are the sunlight in K-dramaland!

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anais

October 1, 2011 at 8:54 AM

I did. :)

JB and GF, thank you very much. My mom loves kdrama, but she lives thousands of miles away. My sister who's near thinks of kdrama and gets hives. So were it not for DB I'd be a crazy fool who'd have ended up conversing with her addicted self.

Thank you to introducing me to all those who love kdrama so passionately, both the bloggers and the commenters. Thank you for keeping me laughing when work has me tired stiff. Eck, speaking of which, gotta go! Congrats! Hope you're clanking some champagne flutes or geonbae-ing soju shot glasses at some pojangmacha equivalent.

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23 Mel

October 1, 2011 at 6:03 AM

OK - time for this lurker to come out of hiding!

Thank you Dramabeans for providing this life-saving asylum from a world (well, England .. ) oblivious to the wonders of kdrama!!

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24 ajbny

October 1, 2011 at 6:03 AM

Congratulations Dramabeans! Congratulations Javabeans and Girlfriday! Thank you very much for creating this place and welcoming all of us!

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25 Penn

October 1, 2011 at 6:05 AM

Congrats to the 5,000th post!!! I've been reading since Coffee Prince and haven't stop coming back. Thank you for all the wonderful recaps and celebrity gossip.

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26 Jenny

October 1, 2011 at 6:06 AM

Congratulations!!! You guys are awesome. I have to say sometimes I think the recaps are even better then watching the drama itself (yes I know it's crazy)

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msim

October 1, 2011 at 6:25 AM

So very true!
I realized soon enough that some dramas were never going the match the brilliance of their recaps (I'm looking at you, MW The Spy and Will It Snow FC).

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27 hipployta

October 1, 2011 at 6:07 AM

Congrats on reaching your 5000th post! Though I loved Goong I had zero interest in Goong S so I came onboard because of Dal Ja's Spring too...was that really 2007? I barely visit Soompi these days...

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28 come2noona

October 1, 2011 at 6:09 AM

Congratulations! Thank you for all 5,000 of your interesting, thought provoking, entertaining, snerky, and laugh out loud posts. Dramabeans had made my k-drama watching way more fun and even... dare I say...educational! Here's to 5,000 more!

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29 stars4u

October 1, 2011 at 6:14 AM

Congratulations! Dramabeans made k-drama addiction so much fun... It's been three years since I first visited this blog... time really flies!

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30 Rainy

October 1, 2011 at 6:15 AM

5,000 ... my god!

Congratulations, truly, this is a cave of wonders that I would be lost without.
If said cave was full of drama crack!

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31 nokcha

October 1, 2011 at 6:15 AM

Congratulations and many, many thanks for the wit, the insight, your time, the giggles, the flower boys, the abs, the shower scenes, the tears, the frustrations, the clarity......and the love!

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32 Houstontwin

October 1, 2011 at 6:17 AM

Great criticism is also an art form unto itself. Congratulations to a team of artists! I will definitely stick around for the 10,000th posting.

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33 msim

October 1, 2011 at 6:18 AM

Congratulations and félicitations!
Why I adore this site:
It's the right balance between squee-fest and critical thinking. You can review a show you love and still be honest about its flaws.
Dramabeans is refreshingly honest and inclusive and never afraid to tell it like it is.

Witty, smart, tongue in cheek, passionate, progressive, knowledgeable and dry humoured: this site is a lethal cocktail I can't resist.

Thank you et merci beaucoup!

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34 row.an

October 1, 2011 at 6:21 AM

aww... the magical creatures of k-dramaland are oh-so sweet!

that said, 5k posts already? the number of posts leaves me gobsmacked.

happy 5,000th post, JB & GF! and everyone else who has made dramabeans their 'k-drama home'

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35 biankoy

October 1, 2011 at 6:22 AM

I came to Dramabeans because of Secret Garden and ever since then I've been hooked!
Congratulations on the 5000th post! and thank you for the daily supplements of Kdrama addiction :D

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36 Webfoot

October 1, 2011 at 6:23 AM

Congratulations! may the squeeing last another 5000 posts!

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Ani

October 1, 2011 at 8:14 AM

Hahahaha. I like the way you put it. May the squeeing continue on.

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37 aramint

October 1, 2011 at 6:24 AM

aaaaaahhhh...how time flies...just like kaedejun, i stumbled upon this site when it's still under wordpress...and i've been a die-hard fan since..thanks a lot for all your hard work guys, and happy anniversary! ^.^

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38 Lahlita

October 1, 2011 at 6:27 AM

FIVE THOUSAND POSTS??? Holy ish! I don't think I've even written 5,000 words in my life. Truly, you ladies are a marvel. If I could worship the ground on which you walk, I would. But I can't because you live on the wrong coast.

Thank you, Sarah, for this site. Sometimes I watch K-dramas, sometimes I don't. But when I do, there is only one place for me to be; here with you. You have been a constant for me for two years. You've created an amazing space where lovers of K-dramas the world over can congregate to share thoughts, squee, analyze, fight, but always make up. Verily, you are a goddess!

Girlfriday ... you're OK too, I guess. :D Ah, whatevs, you know I LOVE you, right?

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girlfriday

October 1, 2011 at 8:22 AM

Pfffft. Who let YOU in here? *hiccup*

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Lahlita

October 1, 2011 at 10:35 AM

But soft! Need'st I an invitation to be in thine presence, O Sweet, Lovèd Friday Goddess? Forsooth! Alas, even! Thou hast cleft mine heart in twain, and I say unto thee, "Waaaaaaaaaaah!"

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39 aramint

October 1, 2011 at 6:27 AM

oooh..i forgot... ^.^ (and for the 5000 post, of course... xoxo)

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40 rouby

October 1, 2011 at 6:32 AM

Hii congratulation for 5000 post Dramabeans,,,, thank you guys for all your recaps,,post,,everything about dramaland,,, I'm glad to meet DB,,,,, maybe I'm newbi in DB but DB make my day more beautyful.... :)

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41 amysticlady

October 1, 2011 at 6:34 AM

Congratulations!!!!!woah....5000!!!a big "thank you" to all the writers here!!!u guyz make my day!!!!

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42 rongrong

October 1, 2011 at 6:39 AM

Congratulations:) totally enjoy all your posts... It has become a habit to check in here daily:) Thank you for much for all of your dedications. Another 5000 posts and many many more to come.

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43 Rena

October 1, 2011 at 6:40 AM

Congratulations!!!! I want to say thank yous 5000th times but that will be too much!... So, just let me say one big thank you to all the writers of Dramabeans for fueling my spazzing and addiction of Korean dramas!!! I love you, guys!!!

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44 maica

October 1, 2011 at 6:41 AM

"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." mte. :)

funny how i also stumbled upon this site looking for CP recaps and songs^^ and now has become a must visit site for me everyday..
congratulations to 5000th post. you guys are amazing!!

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45 Moozy

October 1, 2011 at 6:42 AM

Happy 5000th post!!!

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46 tiacait

October 1, 2011 at 6:43 AM

Yeaaaaah JB and GF! Congratulations on achieving such a milestone, and thank you for providing such a fun and thoughtful website! This has been an invaluable resource for a kdrama n00b like me, not only because of your fantastic recaps and extra goodies, but for providing the space to meet and learn from other kaddicts. Here's to 5000 more!

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47 Jude

October 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

Congratulations!! I am so thankful for that day when I finally found you guys. Reading Dramabeans has always been a great pleasure of my every day. All the best!! :D

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48 YL

October 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

I LOVE Dramabeans! Watching dramas wouldn't be half as fun as it is without this site, so thank you thank you thank you Javabeans and Girlfriday for the awesome posts and recaps!

It's no secret the amount of time and effort it takes to maintain this site, but it is soo very much appreciated. Congratulations and here's to another 5000 posts! :D

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49 Lia

October 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

I've actually been a lurker on this blog for years - this is my first ever post! I don't exactly remember when/how I found dramabeans but boy am I glad I did!

Congratulations dramabeans and girlfriday on your 5000th post (and everyone else who also contributed!). Thank you for creating this safe haven I can return home to everyday (your dedication to this blog is astounding, I'm sure every reader would vouch for this).

Keep up the good work! I will continue to look forward to refreshing the page for recaps and updates as long as you ladies keep writing :D

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pinkcafelatte

October 1, 2011 at 11:50 PM

Agree! :D I love you guys! I've been a fan for years but never really posted, well, maybe once or twice. You guys are SO funny and witty. There were so many instances where I laughed out loud at your remarks. Thanks for your hard work in your recaps and updates. :)

...I feel like I only echoed Lia's words. But really, thank you and CONGRATULATIONS ON 5000!

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50 nazz

October 1, 2011 at 6:47 AM

congratulations !! <3
this is my most website to surf everyday .. can't live without you guys .. filling my kdrama and k-stuff addicts .. love u all .. *muah*

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cv

October 1, 2011 at 6:43 PM

Mine too! I come here everyday to check out the recaps and anything else thats up.

Congrats and to many more posts!

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