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{{Short description|Review website for Korean dramas}}
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'''Dramabeans''' is an English language website that features in depth reviews and analysis of [[Korean drama]]s, and serves also as a fan forum for those programs featured. It also Korean entertainment news on such topics such as preproduction and casting.
'''Dramabeans''' is an [[English language|English-language]] [[website]] that features in-depth reviews and analyses of [[Korean drama]]s, and also serves as a fan forum for those programs featured. It was founded in 2007 by the blogger Javabeans.<ref name=":0" />


==History==
==History==
Dramabeans began as a blog by [[Korean American]], "Sarah",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koreatimesus.com/dramabeans-guardian-of-the-k-drama-galaxy/|title=Dramabeans: Guardians of the K-drama Galaxy|last1=Hong|first1=Tae|last2= |first2= |date=29 August 2014|website= |publisher=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=19 March 2015}}</ref> better known by her online [[pen name]] of ''javabeans''<!--monikers are lower case --> in 2007 as a site to recap and debate Korean dramas. As the popularity of the blog increased she registered the domain name. In 2010 Dramabeans reader "Jen", better known as ''girlfriday'' became a second regular reviewer- contributor to the site,<ref name="KoreAm">{{cite web |url=http://iamkoream.com/dramabeans-duo-spills-the-beans-on-k-dramas/ |title=Dramabeans Duo Spills the Beans on K-Dramas |last1=Woo |first1=Michelle|last2= |first2= |date=24 November 2014 |website=[[KoreAm]] |publisher=[[KoreAm]] |access-date=19 March 2015}}</ref> and the two were able to make the site their full time job.
Dramabeans began as a blog by [[Korean American]] "Sarah",<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://www.koreatimesus.com/dramabeans-guardian-of-the-k-drama-galaxy/|title=Dramabeans: Guardians of the K-drama Galaxy|last1=Hong|first1=Tae|last2= |first2= |date=29 August 2014|website= |publisher=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=19 March 2015}}</ref> better known by her online [[pen name]] of "javabeans"<!--monikers are lower case --> in 2007 as a site to recap and debate Korean dramas. As the popularity of the blog increased, she registered the domain name. In 2010, Dramabeans reader "Jen", better known as "girlfriday", became a second regular reviewer-contributor to the site,<ref name="KoreAm">{{cite web |url=http://iamkoream.com/dramabeans-duo-spills-the-beans-on-k-dramas/ |title=Dramabeans Duo Spills the Beans on K-Dramas |last1=Woo |first1=Michelle|last2= |first2= |date=24 November 2014 |website=[[KoreAm]] |publisher=[[KoreAm]] |access-date=19 March 2015}}</ref> and the two were able to make the site their full-time job. Jen and Sarah have both left their roles at Dramabeans as the costs of running the site outgrew the online advertising revenue. The site is now funded and run by a Korean-American [[James Sun]] who has solely supported the financial maintenance and growth of the site since 2015.


==Methodology and impact==
==Methodology and impact==
The core of the site is an archive of recaps of each episode of selected dramas, with comments serving as a forum on the episode reviewed. Most new Kdramas will receive a recap of the first episode, with those which the recappers find most interested in having every episode in its 16 to 24 episode run being reviewed. Both ''javabeans'' and ''girlfriday'' are professional writers and deconstruct each episode as both writers and as ethnic Koreans with an understanding of the Korean entertainment industry, Korean story telling [[Trope (literature)|tropes]], and mores and customs. The popularity of Dramabeans has paralled the growing popularity of Korean dramas as part of the [[Korean Wave]] in the West, serving as a primer to Korean mores, culture and attitudes to Western audiences.<ref name="KoreAm"/>
The core of the site is an archive of recaps of each episode of selected dramas, with comments serving as a forum on the episode reviewed. Most new miniseries from the big three ([[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]], [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]] and [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]) will receive a recap of the first episode,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://asiapacificarts.usc.edu/article@apa?the_gurus_of_korean_drama_interview_with_javabeans_and_girlfriday_of_dramabeans_19051.aspx |title=The Gurus of Korean Drama: Interview with Javabeans and Girlfriday of Dramabeans|last1=Bong |first1=Betty|last2= |first2= |date=10 January 2013|website=Asia Pacific Arts|publisher=[[University of Southern California]]|access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref> with those which the recappers find most interested in having every episode in its 16 to 24-episode run being reviewed, longer dramas are not covered. Both javabeans and girlfriday are professional writers and deconstruct each episode as both writers and as ethnic Koreans with an understanding of the Korean entertainment industry, Korean story telling [[Trope (literature)|tropes]], and mores and customs. The popularity of Dramabeans has paralleled the growing popularity of Korean dramas as part of the [[Korean Wave]] in the West, serving as a primer to Korean mores, culture and attitudes to Western audiences.<ref name="KoreAm"/>


The site also features articles with regards casting and preproduction of upcoming dramas, and behind the scenes news of airing dramas, Korean dramas are usually filmed as they are broadcast and audience reaction, and behind the scenes clashes and changes can influence production and what appears on screen.
The site also features articles regarding casting and preproduction of upcoming dramas, and behind-the-scenes news of airing dramas.

The popularity of the Dramabeans format has inspired other similar sites.


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==


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| [[Korea Creative Content Agency]], [[Korean Cultural Center|Korea Cultural Center-Los Angeles]]
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| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koreatimesus.com/dramafever-ceo-chosen-as-person-of-the-year-by-dari-awards/|title=DramaFever CEO chosen as Person of the Year by DARI Awards|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=5 December 2014|website= |publisher=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=25 March 2015}}</ref>
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==Publications==
==Publications==
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| 2013
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| Why Do Dramas Do That?
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| Dimension Four LLC
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==See also==
*[[Hancinema]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External link==
==External links==
*[https://javabeans.wordpress.com Original javabeans blog]
*[https://javabeans.wordpress.com Original javabeans blog]


[[Category:South Korean television drama| ]]
[[Category:South Korean drama television series|*]]
[[Category:Entertainment Internet forums]]
[[Category:Entertainment Internet forums]]
[[Category:Internet properties established in 2007]]
[[Category:Internet properties established in 2007]]

Latest revision as of 08:45, 27 December 2024

Dramabeans
Type of site
Recap and discussion site for Korean dramas and films
Available inEnglish
URLdramabeans.com
CommercialYes
Launched2007 (2007)
Current statusActive

Dramabeans is an English-language website that features in-depth reviews and analyses of Korean dramas, and also serves as a fan forum for those programs featured. It was founded in 2007 by the blogger Javabeans.[1]

History

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Dramabeans began as a blog by Korean American "Sarah",[1] better known by her online pen name of "javabeans" in 2007 as a site to recap and debate Korean dramas. As the popularity of the blog increased, she registered the domain name. In 2010, Dramabeans reader "Jen", better known as "girlfriday", became a second regular reviewer-contributor to the site,[2] and the two were able to make the site their full-time job. Jen and Sarah have both left their roles at Dramabeans as the costs of running the site outgrew the online advertising revenue. The site is now funded and run by a Korean-American James Sun who has solely supported the financial maintenance and growth of the site since 2015.

Methodology and impact

[edit]

The core of the site is an archive of recaps of each episode of selected dramas, with comments serving as a forum on the episode reviewed. Most new miniseries from the big three (KBS, MBC and SBS) will receive a recap of the first episode,[3] with those which the recappers find most interested in having every episode in its 16 to 24-episode run being reviewed, longer dramas are not covered. Both javabeans and girlfriday are professional writers and deconstruct each episode as both writers and as ethnic Koreans with an understanding of the Korean entertainment industry, Korean story telling tropes, and mores and customs. The popularity of Dramabeans has paralleled the growing popularity of Korean dramas as part of the Korean Wave in the West, serving as a primer to Korean mores, culture and attitudes to Western audiences.[2]

The site also features articles regarding casting and preproduction of upcoming dramas, and behind-the-scenes news of airing dramas.

Awards and nominations

[edit]
Year Award Category Awarding body Result Ref.
2014 DARI Awards Special Award Korea Creative Content Agency, Korea Cultural Center-Los Angeles Won [4]

Publications

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Year Title Authors Publisher ISBN
2013 Why Do Dramas Do That? javabeans, girlfriday Dimension Four LLC ISBN 978-0-9860598-0-3

References

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  1. ^ a b Hong, Tae (29 August 2014). "Dramabeans: Guardians of the K-drama Galaxy". The Korea Times. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b Woo, Michelle (24 November 2014). "Dramabeans Duo Spills the Beans on K-Dramas". KoreAm. KoreAm. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  3. ^ Bong, Betty (10 January 2013). "The Gurus of Korean Drama: Interview with Javabeans and Girlfriday of Dramabeans". Asia Pacific Arts. University of Southern California. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  4. ^ "DramaFever CEO chosen as Person of the Year by DARI Awards". The Korea Times. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
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