Odds and Ends: Happy birthday, Dramabeans!
by javabeans
javabeans: It took us a week to recover, but we wanted to thank everyone who came to our 10-year anniversary party in LA last weekend, which was hugely fun. At least it was for me!
girlfriday: And me! And the rest of our minions, some of whom had never been to a Dramabeans meetup before and were just as excited as the crowd.
javabeans: Not to mention that WE hadn’t even met some of our minions in person before, despite chatting on a near-daily basis online! We somehow crammed 11 of us into one house and borrowed cars and made it work.
girlfriday: Okay THAT part was fun, the DB slumber party. I don’t even know how we managed to share bathrooms and squeezed everyone in, and I was convinced we’d leave someone behind every time we piled into the cars.
javabeans: The bathroom thing amused me greatly, because I realized halfway through the weekend that it was working because we had amassed a team of a dozen hyper-observant, introspective types, and while it looked like we were just sitting around, everyone was actually stealth-watching everyone else to find their shower-time opening. Every twenty minutes, somebody would slip away and come back with wet hair. At one point I realized I was noticing someone noticing someone else noticing someone else. Someone probably noticed.
girlfriday: They didn’t even complain that we put them to work all weekend long, and made them decorate the party venue and eat jajangmyun delivery. But the place looked great! So a very special thanks to HeadsNo2, gummimochi, awcoconuts, dramallama, LollyPip, chickachunga, tineybeanie, CandidClown, and murasakimi for being such a great minion army that weekend!
javabeans: Not everyone on the team could make it out, but hopefully at some point in the future, we’ll have more of them involved. We were grateful to have the team around to keep things running smoothly, because apparently girlfriday and I are big geeks and couldn’t just throw a party with food and drink and free conversation. We decided to keep everyone occupied with K-Drama Pub Trivia, which I think went off swimmingly, given how much useless trivia everyone seemed to know!
girlfriday: That’s the whole point though! We need a place to apply all this useless drama knowledge stored in our brains, so why not put people in teams and award them prizes for it? Trivia was super fun, even for us to run it, and I totally want to play again. I was also really thrilled to see people making friends on their teams.
javabeans: I liked how people who arrived early did a circuit around the tables, because we’d themed each table/team with an actor’s picture (Team 1 was Song Joong-ki, for instance), and picked based on favorite oppas.
girlfriday: That cracked me up, because whadduya know, Team Park Bo-gum was filled instantly even though it was at the back of the room. I hadn’t expected that, but it was hilarious to see how seriously people took the choosing of the teams. I talked to more than a few people who were standing in between Team Lee Jong-seok and Team Kim Woo-bin going, “But… you’re making me choose?!”
javabeans: I noticed there wasn’t that much angsting over the actual choice, however! We were glad people did well in the trivia (I was worried it would be too hard or too easy, but it seemed about right), which included rounds like Name That Drama Scene and Name That Drama Soundtrack.
girlfriday: The OST round was especially entertaining because you had the whole crowd going, “OH! OH!” and singing along before figuring out what drama it was from. There was even some dancing!
javabeans: We also thought our 10-year party would be a good time to preview Big, Important things that are in the pipeline for the very near future, like a total website redesign with more responsive features, easier navigation (we hope), more community features, a much-improved mobile site, and a new logo. Coming soon! Very, very soon! Just as very soon as we can manage!
girlfriday: Yes! There are big changes around the corner, and we’re working very hard to make the new site a place where the community gets to participate more actively and be more engaged with other fans.
javabeans: And merch! We plan to finally have Dramabeans merchandise, and maybe even sell some other drama-related items on the site.
girlfriday: I will buy ALL OF THE THINGS!
javabeans: I know K-drama and K-pop paraphernalia make for really random purchases sometimes, but I can’t help seeing a pretty face slapped on a pointless trinket and want it anyway. Partly, we want to make things easier and more convenient for our users to get their hands on stuff, and partly (to be transparent) it’ll help defray costs of running this site, because we hate glitchy ads (we hear you! We’re trying) and we want to be able to run smoother ads with less problems.
girlfriday: So… save up all of your money to splurge on merch? (Is not actual life advice! Don’t listen to me!)
javabeans: We expect there to be some glitches after we make the changeover to the new site, but hopefully those bugs will be kept to a minimum, and we encourage you guys to let us know if you come across anything. RIght now, we’re too excited at the prospect of finally getting a better design (fingers crossed) that I know we won’t catch everything.
girlfriday: We can’t wait to show you guys the new design. Soon! We pinky swear!
javabeans: Some of us might not even be crossing our fingers behind our backs!
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1 mary
February 18, 2017 at 7:09 AM
Merch! Finally! Please tell me there will be a "I'm a beanie" beanie...
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Rukia
February 18, 2017 at 7:41 AM
This is an absolute must!!
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cozybooks
February 18, 2017 at 9:45 AM
I second this suggestion! Third it! (+15 Alpha and roommate approved). ^^
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chingu
February 18, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Ooh~ nice! Yes, please! I'd wear that every time I visit and comment on DB. Lawl. "Got my Beanie hat on, let's do this!"
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pizza
February 18, 2017 at 11:38 AM
Building upon that idea, perhaps we could have a beanie that says "DRAMA" on it so it will be a Drama-beanie! And maybe a little avatar of your favourite oppa next to the word "Drama" :-)
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waterdrop
February 18, 2017 at 11:24 PM
I just had to come out of lurker mode to say I love the drama- beanie idea! I usually refrain from buying kdrama-related merchandise because I don't know of any fellow fans in my area, and I get overly self-conscious about it sometimes, but that beanie just might get me to open my wallet willingly! :D
Happy 10 years, Dramabeans! I'm curious and excited to see the coming changes! Does this mean we might get to like others' comments in the future? This site gets better and better, but thank you for also maintaining the thoughtful insights and respectful community that drew me to you guys years ago! <3
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lizette
February 19, 2017 at 12:44 AM
Which team won the gane? I am just really curious! Hope to be part of this in the comibg years! I have a year to think if I'll be on Team Bo Gum ot Jong suk hahaha
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purpleowl
February 20, 2017 at 12:51 PM
Team Song Joong Ki.
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2 Kiara
February 18, 2017 at 7:11 AM
Happy 10th Birthday Dramabeans and many more!
It's nice to see a couple of gentlemen among the ladies.
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Kiara
February 18, 2017 at 7:16 AM
I always remember gummi and Heads because of their dimbles.
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pyromaniac
February 18, 2017 at 10:57 PM
haha... I was scanning the photos to see if there were male beanies as well~~~ its good to see there are some at the occasion...
Happy 10th birthday Dramabeans~~~ may there be many more to come~~
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3 awcoconuts
February 18, 2017 at 7:13 AM
Thank you for being such gracious hostesses and for allowing us to be a part of the Dramabeans team!! ♥
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chickachunga
February 19, 2017 at 5:22 PM
the best hostesses ever! <3
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4 MapleSilver
February 18, 2017 at 7:15 AM
Looks like great fun! Wish the photos were larger. I'm excited to see the coming changes. I love the current logo though so hopefully it will have a good retirement place.
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MapleSilver
February 18, 2017 at 7:16 AM
Never mind, didn't realize I could just click on the photos.
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5 pogo
February 18, 2017 at 7:15 AM
Happy birthday, db! And here's to 10 more!
(seconding mary's request for an 'I'm a beanie' beanie..... love the idea of kdrama channeling Margitte)
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pogo
February 18, 2017 at 7:15 AM
MAGRITTE, sorry.
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pogo
February 18, 2017 at 7:55 AM
oh, and website redesign - I'll miss the logo! But excited to see the new one (and do we get to keep the rotating headers?)
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fab
February 18, 2017 at 7:58 AM
This ambiguous logo should stay. We should have a vote!
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anotheraddict
February 18, 2017 at 11:04 AM
I’ll miss the logo! But excited to see the new one
I like your attitude and I hope most beanies will adopt it. I think it's important to remember that because Dramabeans feels like home to many of us, that can make us a little resistant to changes. We tend to like what feels comfortable and familiar to us. I realized this the last time the site was redesigned, because even though the changes were relatively minor (mainly logo and color scheme), it still took me a long time to adjust to the new look and I was surprised by how attached I was to the way things were. But adjust I did, and adjust we will, and I hope that anyone who doesn't like some of the new changes right away can deal with them maturely (without a lot of whining aloud).
I applaud the Dramabeans team for being brave enough to take on a major redesign-- it's bound to cause a lot of headaches in the short term. But it will be worth it (just like minion bootcamp was)! It's amazing how this site just keeps getting better and better, and I'm excited to see what's in store!
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pogo
February 18, 2017 at 1:30 PM
Honestly, as long as the site keeps running smoothly and is easy to use, I'm fine.
I really hope the commenting system stays the same, though - I'd hate if db succumbed to the disqus scourge, because it takes ages to load comments on my phone. I'd rather have an easy way to comment than notifications about responses etc.
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Fitri Iphiet
February 18, 2017 at 5:55 PM
Yes yes pleaseee, stay the commenting system like this db tean. I always failed to log in in disqus system. I would love to comment as usual, give some thoughts on an article. So pretty pretty pleaseeee... *should i give you agyeo so you wont change it? Haha*
Happy 10 anniv dear db. Omo... It's the same age with bigbang. As bigbang is the king in kpop. Db is the queen in dramaland site! Fighting!
6 klurker
February 18, 2017 at 7:17 AM
Happy Birthday, DB! I am super envious but at the same time happy to see your beautiful pictures!!! Lol
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7 Afii
February 18, 2017 at 7:18 AM
Oh my god so jealous of you guys!! Sadly i live in the kingdom of far-far awaaay..... Happy 10th anniversary dramabeans!! Wish you a looong looooong looong running in dramaland. :)
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8 aicaramba
February 18, 2017 at 7:32 AM
Happy 10th, Dramabeans!!! Looks like you guys had a blast, wish I could join you!
Hey, how about doing meetups in other cities/ countries? We could play the trivia game, too! Anyone here from the Philippines?
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klurker
February 18, 2017 at 7:33 AM
Meee! lol
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fab
February 18, 2017 at 7:47 AM
On the last article about the anniversary, beanies all over the world made threads to come together to celebratie in their region on the 11th.
You can check it out if you missed it, you might be able to join the groups in your country for more meetings. http://www.dramabeans.com/2017/01/celebrate-dramabeans-10th-anniversary-with-us/
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aicaramba
February 18, 2017 at 3:46 PM
Hey fab, yeah I missed that in the comments. Oh well, we have a year to prep for the next one!
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Zelle
February 18, 2017 at 8:20 AM
Meeeee!!
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Mango Juice
February 18, 2017 at 11:46 AM
Hear, hear!
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lizette
February 19, 2017 at 12:41 AM
Me!!! We should really meet sometime!
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9 Littlelovebee
February 18, 2017 at 7:35 AM
Happy 10th Anniversary! i remember being there for the very first party in NYC and made some friends myself. I'm proud to be part of the DB community (even if I don't write very often) and I'm so happy you guys have carved this area for us to read and keep up with K drama info. Especially for those of us who don't speak Korean as a first language. (HeadsNo2, I'm so impressed!) Thank you so much, you have made my K drama watching so much more enriched!
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karen l
February 18, 2017 at 12:50 PM
Wait, I thought HeadsNo2 *was* Korean!!!
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10 fab
February 18, 2017 at 7:41 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEANIES! ??? Here is to many many more healthy years of Kdrama blogging, DRAMABEANS. ? ? I've discovered you a little under ten years but it feels like you've always been here and I can't imagine a day without youuuuu ? ? Thanks girls and rock on.
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11 sw33tnshie
February 18, 2017 at 7:46 AM
I agree with 'I'm a beanie' beanie..
Like the new db logos.
Looks like everyone had fun. Sometime i wish i have a face to a recapper name so i can see who wrote what drama/episode....and plus, I'm curious about mary and her obsession with sjr.?
I swear, i really need to go to kcon and go to db tent!
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12 Bùi Quốc Khánh
February 18, 2017 at 7:46 AM
Woah, so much generation. How big age gap, we stills loving korean dramas!
Too bad when no live stream or video capture highlight.
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Kathy curnow
February 18, 2017 at 2:42 PM
I know! I loved seeing the inter-generation, inter-gender and inter-ethnic joy--proof that Korean dramas (and Dramabeans!) tap into a great story need we all have. Wish I were near a meet-up, but vicarious fun anyway!
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13 Oppyjcw
February 18, 2017 at 7:48 AM
wow!!! just make me wish i was there, happy10th year aniversary to dramabeans.
lots of love
all the way from nigeria.
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14 Astrojoy
February 18, 2017 at 7:53 AM
"like a total website redesign"
OMG I realized this site has looked almost exactly the same since I first stumbled upon it in...circa Boys over Flowers era. I'm both excited and sad to see what you guys have been planning! <3
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bbstl
February 18, 2017 at 8:50 AM
DB and how it works is the standard against which I judge any site I go to! I get cranky when other sites aren't as efficient and smooth as DB.
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pogo
February 18, 2017 at 1:32 PM
I love that db isn't infested with insane flash-loaded videos and disqus that always slow my computer/phone down. It's so nice to have a site that loads so easily.
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15 fab
February 18, 2017 at 7:56 AM
This is by the way the perfect time for the release of the next Why Do Dramas Do That! JS!
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Mermaid Scribbler
February 19, 2017 at 4:49 AM
Oh my goodness!! I have been waiiiiiiiiiting for Vol. 2 of Why Do Dramas Do That! They were going to write about the Han River and a few other things (I remember reading comments). Please make it happen! Aigooooooooooo!
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rentenmann *SWAG*
February 19, 2017 at 9:58 AM
I'm patiently waiting for Volume II. I love the first one! Also, maybe design a pin of some sort with new and old logos that would be good to put on backpacks, purses/bags, etc. It'd be like a secret squirrel decoder ring kind of thing. DB pals mode, ACTIVATE.
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16 gaeinalee
February 18, 2017 at 7:56 AM
Happy 10th anniversary, Dramabeans~~!!
Just like a wise man said:
..An Anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, memories of yesterday and the hopes of tomorrow..
Let's hope for better and more addictive dramas to come our way, strong friendship in this wonderful site, many success and good health to Dramabeans' team and all the Beanies for many years to come...
*salute* ????
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17 purpleowl
February 18, 2017 at 8:09 AM
First off, yay!
Now I'm off to read.
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purpleowl
February 18, 2017 at 9:06 AM
Haha the slumber parry sounds fun. Introspective people observing each other.
GF, as a fellow School 2013 fan I was flabbergasted at the thought of you making me choose, lol. I mean they were next to each other and everything! *single tear
JB, there was much angst. Looked at Woob apologetically all night. And have laughed wholeheartedly every time I comment since then. Why? My fan email is Woobsoo13 named after Kim Woo Bin, his character Heung Soo and the drama that taught me so much.
Took me at least 5 minutes to decide. And even then, I wasn't sure if I was going to stay on my team until after I placed my drink on the table. No going back!
But I realized I would regret not being on team Jong Suk so much more.
See, I can't even call them by team hehe numbers kekeke.
Trivia was challenging and soooo much fun, especially the OSTs. "I know that I know it. I'm just too busy singing along (unintelligible)."
I'm so excited for the new site. And omo merch!!!
Because I'm a bit of a narcissist, I had to zoom in anytime I thought I was in the pictures.
I'm in picture 12. About center, slightly to the left. The black girl looking straight into the camera ? I knew the moment I saw the camera, that picture would surface!
And picture 18. That arm coming from the background? It's me at table/team Lee Jong Suk pointing to a favorite picture of Woob ? (much angsting, JB hehehe)
@Lunatic4kd it was cool to meet you.
@Lord Cobol @shamrock____ (I'm blanking on your full username), our team was awesome!
To all the minions, thank you so much for the amazing party. Your army did good, lol.
@gummimochi you recognizing my handle and noticing my purple owl necklace surprised me so much.
@tineybeanie I still can't believe you follow my comments! ?
GF, my highlight of the night was probably you coming up to me as I put a whole piece of kimbap in my mouth. I couldn't chew fast enough. Then you recognized my handle! And my mouth was still full. So I did a finger heart ?
And then you stopped java walking by to introduce me by "Purple Owl". AND SHE KNEW IT! ?
That's just the tip of the iceberg of how much I enjoyed the night. Thank you soooo much for the hard work!
P.S. the most I've ever used exclamation marks in a single comment on any site. But I meant it each time!
Ok, maybe not that one ?
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imbuk
February 18, 2017 at 9:37 AM
Wow! This is so lovely to read, Purple Owl. Thank you for sharing your experience.
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purpleowl
February 18, 2017 at 10:05 PM
Aw, thank you. I was happy it was before I moved out of state so I wanted to share.
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teacup
February 18, 2017 at 3:07 PM
*finger heart* at you Purple Owl for sharing. I had fun just from reading your experience. :D
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purpleowl
February 18, 2017 at 10:07 PM
Haha, was not expecting to do that sign unironically.
Heart received and returned.
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silentbeluga
February 18, 2017 at 6:57 PM
@Purple Owl, we needed you with Team Woo Bin!!!! I'm too much of a drama neophyte to know all the character names and the OST was so haaaaaard :)
Had a blast though. So, so much fun.
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purpleowl
February 18, 2017 at 10:12 PM
Oh, I wasn't much help to my team. I only knew some Lee Min Ho & Park Shin Hye characters. OSTs were awesome to rock out to but I need pictures to name more than the popular ones.
I have a theory that team Song Joong Ki won because the actor has the largest filmography and most likely drew the deepest fans to that table. That's why they had all the trivia knowledge ever. *JK just a thought
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lunatic4KD
February 18, 2017 at 9:17 PM
@Purple Owl - it was great to meet you too and I second @silentbeluga by saying WE NEEDED YOU ON TEAM KIM WOO BIN!!! We did pretty well for only 4 people with drama knowledge but it was so much fun hanging with that group and the two lovely boyfriends! Multiple servings of wine definitely helped...but I still can't figure out what that #8 necklace thingy was.
Javabeans and Girlfriday is there any way to post a list of the correct answers to all the trivia questions???
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purpleowl
February 18, 2017 at 10:14 PM
Oh, there were kdrama fans' boyfriends? That's sweet. I can't remember the necklace.
I second the request for the list of answers. The OST round probably can't be shared as completely as the others but it would be an awesome post.
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18 Sancheezy
February 18, 2017 at 8:09 AM
Happy 10th Birthday Dramabeans
¡¡¡( •̀ ᴗ •́ )و!!!
keep being awesome
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19 john
February 18, 2017 at 8:15 AM
Dear Javabeans, Girl Friday and minions ~
Thank you for all the fun and congratulations on your success.
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20 imbuk
February 18, 2017 at 8:17 AM
Yay! Thank you so much guys for this post! Would have loved to be there, if only I didn't live halfway across the world from you guys. Looking forward to all the new features and the merchandise! :)
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Chandler
February 18, 2017 at 11:13 AM
I live in the same state (not exactly close by though), but the weekend just wasn't the right one for me. I wish I could have gone too. I'm so happy that everyone had a great time :) Next time, I'll make it there, for sure.
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21 Blissful101
February 18, 2017 at 8:21 AM
Happy 10th Year Dramabeans! There is not a day that I will not check your website:) i enjoyed the recaps and other write ups. Looking forward to your new website and the logo is awesome^.^... Swag....
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22 michykdrama
February 18, 2017 at 8:24 AM
❤
That's all I need to say. Great job guys! Thanks for all the hard work. We ❤ you all!
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23 rori0711
February 18, 2017 at 8:28 AM
happy 10th annie DB!!! cheers to more fun & excitement:-)
it's good to see beautiful faces behind intriguing names :-)
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24 ShinDay6YK?
February 18, 2017 at 8:46 AM
Happy belated birthday DRAMABEANS ?❤
10 years and still counting!!!
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25 redfox
February 18, 2017 at 8:48 AM
had I been there I seriously could not have resisted cumberbatching all of those photos.
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26 annflln
February 18, 2017 at 8:49 AM
Happy Birthday DB!!!
Thanks JB, GF and all minions for the hard works!
The party looks suuuper fun! I wish I could join you guys. Nonetheless, I'm happy to see the pictures.
Agree with merchandise! Please make them available worldwide... And I'm looking forward to new website.
Wish DB a great years ahead....
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27 samantha1
February 18, 2017 at 8:51 AM
Happy Birthday Dramabeans! Woah..I never noticed how time went by so fast
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28 RineaRain
February 18, 2017 at 9:04 AM
Hi!! I have been a reader of DB for who knows how long, never really commented.. just a silent fangirl.. ☺ But its been a big part of my day since... I like reading the recaps etc and also the comments.. It sorts of validates my own love for the kdrama scene,, especially when the are so many well written thought shared here... Thanks for starting site 10 years ago,, with many more years to go... Happy Birthday Dramabeans!!! ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺+++
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29 mindy
February 18, 2017 at 9:07 AM
Eeeee! Happy 10th anniversary, you guys!
Looks like so much fun, I wish I could've gone! Alas, I usually live in Chicago and am currently in Spain. It would've been quite the trip!
You all look gorgeous, every single one of you, but I must say... omg chickachunga! You are SO PRETTY. You honestly look like an actress!
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chickachunga
February 19, 2017 at 5:21 PM
You're far too kind, Mindy! <3
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30 bbstl
February 18, 2017 at 9:07 AM
Happy Anniversary, can't believe it's been 10 years and I've had the gift of DB in my life almost since your beginning ❤
In my mind I sent one of those giant standing kdrama flower arrangements with the giant bow and ribbon streamers for the party. The gold letters on the streamers said "Congratulations on 10 Years Dramabeans! If He's Cute, He's Oppa!"
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31 hasy
February 18, 2017 at 9:09 AM
I had such a great time! Thank you for hosting!!
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32 namedx
February 18, 2017 at 9:12 AM
Excited for the new changes! Oh, and that cake looks utterly delicious!
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33 Lux
February 18, 2017 at 9:14 AM
Happy 10th Birthday, Dramabeans!!
Aww can't believe I've been a beanie for five years already! Seriously, though. Dramabeans is the first site I check on every morning and every five minutes (whenever I have an internet connection). I'm just so thankful for the whole DB community. Love you guys!!
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34 nasus
February 18, 2017 at 9:17 AM
Happy birthday Dramabeans, to my blogger guru!!
You guys have been such an inspiration to me, consistently improving your quality which was already great from the start. Your blog is an awesome example of what every blog should have been. Totally rawwkkks!! You are a game changer I should say.
I'm a blogger myself in my local language, writing mainly about traveling and slice of life, and having some regular viewers too. I've been doing it merely as a hobby in my leisure time but your blog is really impactful and meaningful in a positive way that I started to think bigger and now trying my best to build a blog in a way that could bring positive differences to the community.
Thanks a lot for the past 10 years. I enjoyed all the drama reviews and new segments. You guys are great English teachers too. I learned a lot from your style of writing which were totally lovable. Happy Birthday Dramabeans!!
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35 Kandy
February 18, 2017 at 9:20 AM
?This community makes me happy!
Happy anniversary and I hope you will be around for years to come?
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36 SwoosieDerkins
February 18, 2017 at 9:25 AM
Happy 10th birthday, DB! Sincere thanks from this reader who has been reading from the time a friend told me about this "one girl who is writing Dal Ja recaps." It's been amazing to see how DB has transformed and grown over the years. I'd been strictly a silent reader for several years, but I am slowly coming out from under my rock to comment here and there. Looking forward to seeing how DB continues to grow!
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37 Wag-a-muffin
February 18, 2017 at 9:28 AM
Will you have Product Placement on your new site? Oh, I hope so.
Kimchi and bean(ie) Subway sandwiches?
ACE Wrist bandages?
(I'll think of more later.)
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cozybooks
February 18, 2017 at 9:51 AM
I too think a link to a subway website would be a great addition to the site (or at least the dramaverse would thank you).
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Mermaid Scribbler
February 19, 2017 at 5:00 AM
Haha! I want the lipstick from My Love From Another Star and the headbands in City Hunter! And anything sparkly. And prints of Fanderay's art!!!!
Speaking of sparkly, I still hope that DB will start giving out trophies. Maybe the Merch can fund it? My wish list would be:
- Super glittery trophies for the Year End Review Awards
- A specially bound book with all of the recaps and comments for shows that break records for comments - sent to the producer (like Healer when the comments were way above the norm)
- Once in awhile a Fanderay (spelled correctly?) picture of a special scene sent to the actors involved.
Just my personal wish list!
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Mermaid Scribbler
February 19, 2017 at 5:04 AM
Ooo - And I vote for more awesome interviews on the new site - like the one with the PD from City Hunter.
*Sorry that this is starting to look like my kid Christmas lists - waaaay toooo long!!
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38 Sarah
February 18, 2017 at 9:33 AM
Watch one is girlfriday. That's my girl
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39 Sarah
February 18, 2017 at 9:35 AM
I mean which not watch
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bbstl
February 18, 2017 at 10:20 AM
@Sarah, our girl GF is at the laptop and wearing a black & white stripe top and gold crown (that can't really be seen because she's tall).
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40 Candy
February 18, 2017 at 9:40 AM
Here's a new Korean term I've learnt thanks to mlshr-
Saeng-il chukka hamnida to you Dramabeans!! Someday I hope you'll be as popular as the dramas you recap...then you can go on fanmeets around the world!??
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Candy
February 18, 2017 at 9:41 AM
That was supposed to be a happy smiley not winky..eh.
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41 korfan
February 18, 2017 at 9:44 AM
Happy 10th Anniversary Dramabeans!
So thankful to the entire DB Team for all you do. Love you guys!
Wishing you all the best and many, many, many more anniversaries!
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42 Candy
February 18, 2017 at 9:55 AM
Is it just me or does Gummimochi look like Han ye ri????
All you ladies look gorgeous btw!
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bbstl
February 18, 2017 at 10:17 AM
I really think that too!
It's so hard to read too many name tags, dang! Hi everyone!
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gummimochi
February 18, 2017 at 8:03 PM
Han Ye-ri is way prettier. #truth.
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chickachunga
February 19, 2017 at 5:19 PM
#debatable ;)x
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ET
February 18, 2017 at 11:05 PM
I see the resemblance too!
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43 lilone
February 18, 2017 at 10:13 AM
I love seeing this!!! Happy 10th Anniversary, Dramabeans!
Been with you from the very beginning and still here!!! Love the work you guys do! Hugs!
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44 saem
February 18, 2017 at 10:23 AM
Happy 10th anniversary ^^ db.
Felt great looking at all the pictures of the beautiful recappers and beanies. I could imagine myself being there for a moment.
Heads and gummi: I recently tried out a new chocolate chip cookie recipe and they turned out perfect! I wish I could send some to you both. <3
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gummimochi
February 18, 2017 at 8:03 PM
*waves hands* Cookies?!
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45 wildfly
February 18, 2017 at 10:27 AM
It seems you guys had fun. Great news about the new design - i am a casual beanie, hopping in when you recapping my fav drama but I'll be visiting more frequently now, madly curious about the new design. This great site deserves it. 생일 축하합니다 Dramabeans <3
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46 earthna
February 18, 2017 at 10:33 AM
Happy 10th anniversary, Dramabeans! Weeee that looked so much fun! Was there a Yoon Kyunsang table because if I went and there was one, I would have met my forever soulmates there!
So excited for db merch! I'd definitely buy and bring them with me anywhere in hopes to find other beanies.
Thank you for 10 years of awesome discussions and sleepless nights. More years to come~
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47 chingu
February 18, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Gah, congrats again for 10 long years (here's to 10 more! And then some!) and for a successful partay! I'd love to go to one of DB's meet ups one day and will make it a personal goal to do so.
I saw a couple videos from the party from a beanie on Twitter and I'm so excited for the new website design! It's gonna be so different–in a good way–and definitely gonna have more of that community feel, which is great.
Also, merch!? I never knew how much I wanted to own things with DB's logo and name slapped on it?! But I do! Gimme gimme gimme! Can't wait to see and participate in all the new changes and looking forward to giving you my money. Lawl.
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48 bbstl
February 18, 2017 at 10:38 AM
I'm glad you guys brought up money because it's been troubling me for a while that the place (DB) where I have the most fun most days is completely free. While being wonderful, that just doesn't compute in today's world. So I link to places I do shop (Amazon, Sephora, etc) from here and hope that generates income for DB but am never sure that actually happens. I'd gladly join a "Friends of DB" voluntary donation group, btw. As far as merch, I'm all for it as long as it doesn't expose you guys to owning inventory that you might get stuck with. I know a very small bit about this stuff so if I can help, please do shoot me an email.
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49 Thaipeppa
February 18, 2017 at 10:39 AM
Looks like everyone had a blast!!! Sad I couldn't attend -- I'm only an hour and a half down south in San Diego, but too much going on last weekend ??
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50 Chandler
February 18, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Lol, I cracked up at the photo testing the new commenting feature (the like button is coming back?!). mary's "MOON LOVERS IS BETTER" and the "OH NO YOU DIDN'T" response. A fine example of some our most mature conversations here on dramabeans!
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pogo
February 18, 2017 at 1:39 PM
oooh, if that's what the new commenting feature looks like, I don't mind! Didn't realise that was what it was, since all my attention was on the exchange.
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mary
February 18, 2017 at 8:37 PM
It's a "stress-test" XD
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