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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151 sorcy79au

October 1, 2011 at 9:41 AM

YAY! Congrats on your 5000th post! You guys bring so much life, wit, humour, etc. etc. to our kdrama land for which everyone one of us thanks you for. I come by your site everday hoping for new posts and you don't disappoint.

Once again, thank you! Keep up the awesome work!

Now I shall go drool over dorky TaeWoong a little bit more ^_^

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152 meenuby

October 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM

Thank you Javabeans and Girlfriday and guest contributors to this blog! I'm not good at expressing myself but you should know how much I love and appreciate what you guys do for us helpless addicts. :) Yours is one of the first websites I HAVE to check multiple times per day.

Here's to many more posts in the future!

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153 Belovedvampi

October 1, 2011 at 9:43 AM

Love u all from the core of my heart ^____^ Thanks for being such an awesome people, thanks for breathing, for living, for bringing joy to us <3 Thanks for just being <3 wish u so much happiness & Loads of love :)
wish Girlfriday a lee sueng Gi as Christmas gift :)

wish javabeans a Kim rae Won <3

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154 dls

October 1, 2011 at 9:43 AM

Congratulations Dramabeans!!!!
Happy 5000th post!!!!
Thank you so much for your awesome posts everday and thanks to JB, GF, and all authors, contributors, and everyone who post their comments, rants, and raves here.
I found this site last year during SKKS addict time and has been following DB ever since.
It's a nice place for finding great recap on dramas, news on K-drama/movie, movie review, and even variety show.
Keep up your good job!! and best wishes for DB!!!

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155 ajewell

October 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM

Wow ~ has it really been that long?! I started reading this site back in 2007, with your Que Sera Sera/ Witch Amusement recaps, and it's amazing how far the site's come in that amount of time!!! We love and appreciate everything you both do, so here's to another 5,000 posts!

Congrats!!! ^_^

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156 ohemgee

October 1, 2011 at 9:45 AM

AMAZING!

thank you drama goddesses (and samsooki!) for the last 3 years or so of a great time in kdramaland and here's to many, many more!

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157 Taylor

October 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

I found this site when i discovered kdrama/jdrama/tdrama ect. in the later part of my senior year of '07. they gave us laptops during school and i kept searching for something to do besides watch anime and look at Buffy/Angel(us) fanfiction all day.
since then, and even after military bootcamp i have been silently enjoying the hell out of this site and only wish the best for everyone from Javabeans and Girlfriday on down a happy 5,000.

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158 ultramarineblue

October 1, 2011 at 9:51 AM

Happy 5,000th post!!

I discovered this site about a year ago and still visit it every day! Thank you javabeans and all the other writers for giving me a place to read and talk about one of the few things I know I love to do.

I look forward to reading, laughing, crying, and squeeing over your future posts for a very long time!!!!

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159 blue_skye

October 1, 2011 at 9:57 AM

Thank you for all the recaps and news and everything! happy 5000th post and your insights have been, and will always be, greatly appreciated<3 cheers to another 5000 posts! (:

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160 Lisa Purba

October 1, 2011 at 9:57 AM

Congratulations Dramabeans! How I love your witty and funny and smart writings! Long live!

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161 all4movies

October 1, 2011 at 9:58 AM

Thanks for fueling my kdrama obsession and creating a community of likeminded viewers where we can wax poetic about our favourite drama, actor or scene.

You have been in my kdrama life since (almost) the beginning and I'm looking forward to many years to come.

Your hard work, passion and generosity have benefited many and are greatly appreciated.

Kdrama lovers will take over the world!!!

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162 Meru

October 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM

Congrats! Thank you to JB, GF and all the other contributors. I know that I could never have the patience to write those recaps.

I'm reminded again that I'm old now. I still remember coming across DB in 2007 and now it's 2011. Growing up is overrated.

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163 Yasmin

October 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM

What can I say?? I have not been on the ride from the start (I am celebrating my first year of kdramas) but I have grown to love this site and depend on it for it's opinions. Congrats for the 5,000 (!!!!!) posts and may you write many more Girlfriday, Javabeans and all the lovely other writers that you bless us with!! ^_^

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164 Googly PSY

October 1, 2011 at 10:06 AM

Congratulations !

I really enjoy your site. .. all the recaps, all the news.

heartfelt thanks to the writers and contributors.. that in your way.. made my day better from the daily grind and routine.

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165 caulfieldglass

October 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM

Many congratulations :) I love this site and the both of you SO dearly! Thank you for all that you do, your wit, charm, and talent to capture all that I feel for kdramas is magnificent!

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166 Oh Ji's Ho

October 1, 2011 at 10:08 AM

CONGRATULATIONS! I am not even a year into being obsessed with this site, but I absolutely adore it and everything it offeres. Thank you for taking the time to post everything that is posted. Keep up the good work!

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167 diorama

October 1, 2011 at 10:09 AM

How could I read this and not chip in?

Thank you, Dramabeans, for finding me at my early days and guiding me through the wonderworld that is kdramas. It has inspired a love of Asian language and culture that has changed me and expanded my horizons.

Thank you for being my homepage for three years, for feeding our addictions and our brains and providing us with a very special community. Here's to many more years of kdramas!

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168 xiaoSxin

October 1, 2011 at 10:10 AM

Congratulations!! Wow. What a milestone for Dramabeans!

Thank you so much to all the writers, guest bloggers who recaps, post news and post wonderful end of year reviews! I am so grateful for being a part of this great community who I can share, rant and rave all thing about Kdrama, kmovie and kpop culture (and everything in between and beyond). I am also thankful for being able to know all the excellent ladies (and man -ahem, of course) for sharing their intellgent words and thoughts. I am so happy I got to know you all!

So here's to more posts, and OT Fridays.. 건배!!

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169 sosoxrah

October 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

Wow...5,000... I don't even remember how I first stumbled upon this site. All I know was that I wanted to know more about the dramas I love to watch and JB and GF have continued to fulfill my cravings since I found them! I always like to check this site each day and I get excited whenever I see a new post on a new drama, a recap, or news about k-dramaland. It's like my dream come true. And on top of that we're so lucky to have such contemplative and witty writers on this site who can display their shared love for dramas with all of us fellow fans. Keep up the great work, JB and GF and the rest of the writers here who take their time to provide news and recaps. We all agree...it's such a wonderful site... Thank you!!

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170 smiles

October 1, 2011 at 10:16 AM

It already been said a million times, but i wanted to leave a personal thank you for the wonderful site that is Dramabeans!
I've been coming here since early 2009 and found you whilst looking for further info on the fab coffee prince.

Your recaps are always so insightful and gives such depth of understanding to me a non Asian lover of Korean drama, only enhancing my viewing pleasure! Also You guys make me howl like a banshee cos your so freaking funny!

Keep up the good work - if you keep writing, i'll keeo coming back for more, you insanely talented writers u!

Hey Javabean/Girlfriday, ever thought about writing your own drama? You could be the new Hong Sisters!!!

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171 Porcelain

October 1, 2011 at 10:22 AM

Congratulations!!!

I realize I have been reading since Coffee Prince days...
And I come here everyday, every new post gets me up to date with the dramaland....

Thanks javabeans, GF and all the writers... without you guys... non Korean speaking watchers like us would be lost!

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172 danna

October 1, 2011 at 10:25 AM

I'm beating myself up for not haven woken up earlier to wish you guys...but at least I'm here now..Congrats guys!!!!

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173 gailT

October 1, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Happy 5000th post!! I remember fondly the times of DalJa's Spring. It was the first drama that I watched while it was airing, and it was addicting. Thank you Sarah for your witty and awesome recaps that ushered me to the world of currently airing dramas. Thank you GF and the rest of the writers for excellent recaps, banter and year-end reviews. To the next 5000th post!!

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174 HeadsNo2

October 1, 2011 at 10:33 AM

I don't remember how I first made it to this site, but it's changed my life. You two inspire me and enrich my kdrama-watching life in a way I couldn't have imagined. Now, not a day (or hour really) goes by where I don't check this website! Who needs Facebook, anyway?

Congratulations, girls. You are truly amazing and worthy of this and so much more praise!

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175 okitokki

October 1, 2011 at 10:38 AM

It's been about six weeks since I got to Korea, and I can turn on the TV in the lounge (or the kitchen or the laundry room or the lobby) and watch dramas and variety shows whenever I want, but I still come to dramabeans on the daily, and I still read recaps all the time. Reading dramabeans is more than just catching up on a missed episode or seeing what's going on in dramaland, it's about being excited with other people and getting insight on the culture behind the dramas we love to watch. You've assembled a great team of bloggers and occasional bloggers, and all of your guys' articles are always a super fun to read. Thank you for building a community for drama lovers to frolic in together :) Happy 5000 posts, and here's to manyyy more!

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176 MenciAng100

October 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

Let me be honest. I'd really like to hate you, guys, especially you, javabeans and girlfriday, for turning me into an addict. But on the other hand, without you I would not have fallen in love with such guys as Cha Seung Won, Hyun Bin, Choi Si Won, Lee Min Ho, Choi Daniel... heheh. I guess I should not complain.

javabeans and girlfriday, Congratulations! More power to you!

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177 My2Girls

October 1, 2011 at 10:43 AM

Chugha haeyo!

This site has meant a great deal to me over the past several years. I stumbled across it while laid up in bed having a miscarriage. Needless to say I was depressed. At Dramabeans I found a community of kindred spirits that helped me through a very sad and difficult time and I will forever be grateful. Though I am not a college student (Ah! The good ol' days at UCLA) and I am not legally allowed to lust after half the actors in dramas (I have a hard and fast rule if I am old enough to have given birth to them I can't look - well I can look I just can't ogle them). But I have so much fun reading the brilliant recaps and the wonderful posts that I will forever keep Dramabeans as my third bookmarked site (after email and FB - yes I bury my head in shame but I come from a very large Irish family and it is the only way we can all keep in touch).

kamsahamnida Dramabeans! especially Javabeans, Girlfriday and Samsooki for all your hard work.

Amy

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178 torrtis

October 1, 2011 at 10:44 AM

Congratulations! Dramabean's da bomb! GF and JB da bombshells!

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179 anitalotti

October 1, 2011 at 10:47 AM

Yes, well it was Coffee Prince, one of my first k-dramas, that let me stumble upon this site. Coming from a country where only a few people have even heard of k-drama - let alone watch them - I was sorely in need of teaching! And that's what Dramabeans did: Guiding me through the k-drama landscape with their posts and providing a place to read, talk and ask about drama at Open Thread! Congratulations and thank you very much for all the help and entertainment you provide!

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180 clover24

October 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM

I really cannot remember how i stumbled onto dramabeans, other than i googled a drama i was watching and it led me to the recaps xD it must be over 2 years ago maybe even 3. Anyway peace and love, congrats on the 5,000th post. We hope for 5,000 more :D <3

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181 darknesseyes

October 1, 2011 at 10:57 AM

congratulations!!! I remember looking for a good kdrama site about a year back, and by some stroke of luck, I stumbled upon this website filled with waesome kdrama goodies and have addicted ever since!!!!!! gratz on your 5000th post! :D

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182 Quinze

October 1, 2011 at 10:57 AM

You two are amazing.
I've watched this site grow for almost 3 years and I have loved every moment of it.
This site is always on my top 5 websites.

Hehe, I think I can safely say you're the reason I won a laptop too :D

I dunno honestly what I'd do if I didn't have a site that actually recaps dramas I can't always watch or understand fully. You two offer perspective, reveal concepts sometimes lost in translation and get us all excited for every drama tha airs.

Thanks and Congratulations!!

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183 Anna

October 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM

Happy 5,000th! And many more to come :D

Like gummimochi, I was also drawn here from the Coffee Prince OST post and it's been great ever since.
Thank you, always, for your hard work!
Much <3

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gummimochi

October 1, 2011 at 1:25 PM

It's a great soundtrack I gotta admit!

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184 SprinkledPink

October 1, 2011 at 11:11 AM

Congratulations on 5,000 posts!!!

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185 Yuki (the one who fangirls A.N.JELL with her mom)

October 1, 2011 at 11:12 AM

Happy 5000th post!!

*raises Soju glass*

This site provided me with so much insight into Korean dramas that I would never have had, if I just stuck to watching c-subbed dramas (not that I don't value the hard work of c-subbers.)

But apart from trying to catch up with all the flying subtitles, process all the dialogue while studying the expressions of the actors/actresses and noting all the details in the entire scene, Dramabeans was a place where I could step back from the on-scene commotion and reflect upon what I've watched.

It takes an amazing site like this one to allow me to understand all the underlying themes and cultural significance in a drama, that would've gone unappreciated if I only looked at them on a superficial level.

Although my relationship with k-dramas have moved from being a past-time to an unhealthy addiction, I'd like to give a whole-hearted thank you to all the contributors of this site. It won't be the same without all its writers and also a wonderful community of fellow addicts to squee along with.

Thank you <3

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186 Katasu1996

October 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

I remember I was just starting out as a kdrama fan.. In 2009, I had been watching boys before flowers. Before then, I had just watched the family dramas on KBS world, and had never taken the initiative to look for more. But since I saw there was a kversion on my fav Jdrama Hana Yori Dango, I thought it might be worth a shot. While looking around for a forum or a site where I could share my newfound obssesion with dramas, I stumbled across Dramabeans. I WAS HOOKED. I want to congratulate Javabeans and Girlfriday and the other writers on the 5,000th post! I have found a place where I feel that I belong on this site, and I will continue to post on this site and be a drama fan even after I am an Ahjumma!

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187 blueangel

October 1, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Congrates!
I can't even remember the reason why or how i stumbled upon this site. Now I check it daily. I must admit at times when i didn't think i'd watch a drama for it's crazy plot or unknown actors this site made me interested by it's comments and i just had to check the drama(s) out.

I hope this continues on forever!
Congrates again!

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188 Celexa

October 1, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Dramabeans.... where would I be without you?

Congratulations on your 5K posts but most of all, thank you for taking me deeper into the Korean culture I've come to love.

Thanks to Javabeans & Girlfriday for giving us a place to share our passion for Kdramas! I love everything about this site... especially the commenters.

I will certainly be here everyday until my time comes to leave this world... or actually travel to Korea... which ever comes first! Oh wait... I can still be here while traveling in Korea.... aaahhh the wonders of the web!

Now who's pouring the soju?

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189 Dorotka

October 1, 2011 at 11:44 AM

This is the site I check the first when I put my comp on. It's not news, my mails or facebook... it is your site. And I'm really greatful that you are sharing with us your witty views on our common addiction. Thank you!!!
And also thank all the guest recapers!

PS Where is samsooki's personal story??? :)

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190 refresh_daemon

October 1, 2011 at 11:45 AM

5000 is pretty impressive. Congrats for getting there!

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191 xylophonic

October 1, 2011 at 11:50 AM

I love you guys.

Congratulations on 5K! <3

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192 Sammj23

October 1, 2011 at 11:54 AM

Coming out of temporary hiding to say Happy 5,000 posts! Yay!

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193 Eli

October 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thanks for beings so awesome! Especially for us who don't speak or understand korean, this site makes everything easier! I was lucky to find dramabeans when i first started out in 2007 and i've been coming here every day ever since! Thanks javabeans and girlfriday!

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194 Ace

October 1, 2011 at 11:58 AM

Congratulations JB & GF!!!

I started going to this site during the Boys Before Flowers madness back in 2009. I couldn't wait for subbed episodes (and streaming was so slow anyway) so I tried to find recaps and found this site. Was so happy with the funny, witty, snarky, and sarcastic writing. Love, love, love the good writing! Later that year, You're Beautiful aired and that really got me addicted to kdramas and JB's site. I've recommended this site to friends who are also kdrama addicts. What I love about this site that I can't find in other similar blogs is that it's comparably diplomatic, fair, and objective. The opinions of the writers (JB &GF), no matter how much it differs from mine doesn't offend, insult, exasperate, or anger me at all unlike in the other sites. The commenters are also mostly mature (but the exceptions are really, really annoying) and are funny and snarky too.

Hope you guys celebrate with lots of alcohol and record it via podcast. ;) Keep up the good work! Thank you!!!

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195 Sakurakhyuk

October 1, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Congratulations Dramabeans! I have been a loyal reader and I discovered the beauties of dramas I wouldn't even consider initially if it were not from this site. :)

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196 jambo

October 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM

Congrats! That's an amazing feat! Thank you so much for existing!!!

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197 Noemi

October 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM

Congratulations Dramabeans on your 5,000 post! :) Thanks so much JB, GF, and all the other writers for all your hard work in providing such a fun community for k-drama fans!

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198 sarang

October 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM

Congratulations and Happy 5000th post! I discovered dramabeans just earlier this year and I'm proud to say I'm an addict.

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199 Blondie

October 1, 2011 at 12:04 PM

I've been a daily visitor (usually several times a day) for about six months now. I stumbled onto Dramabeans a month into my nascent love of k-dramas, and I haven't looked back since. In fact, I loved the writing and respected the opinions of Javabeans and Girlfriday so much, that I've been reading back through all the archived posts, which has given me an understanding and knowledge that I might never have developed on my own. I want to say "thank you" to the Dramabeans crew: you've expended a lot of effort to keep us all updated on the latest k-culture happenings - and I can't imagine better guides. Congratulations of your 5,000th post!

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200 crizzy

October 1, 2011 at 12:04 PM

5000 hugs and kisses and more love to dramabeans.com!!! congrats jb for this achieveent. it's never easy maintaining a website especially when this ain't your main job (not if it is w/c i'm not sure in your case) and you got a diverse kind of audience that you have to put up with everytime. and my, we are quite a handful right? hehe but along with your skillful army of writers and their crazy jokes and well-thought opinions, you have raised kdrama appreciation to the highest level and created an even bigger army of kdrama fans with a better understanding and a more intellectual perspective of these shows we've loved even more because of you. thanks a lot for educating us not just kdrama-wise but also reality-wise. always remember, we are no longer just kdrama fans now; we are better people now, thanks to you! coffee prince will always be special coz i've been led to you. wishing you 5000 posts to come and advance 5th year anniversary! love love love!

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