Too bad I live on the other side of the world (Australia)...

Ooooh! Thanks for this news and how I wish I could be there!!! I think I'll stalk you girls more than I'd stalk the idols. LOL! I'm glad it's getting better and better. I must sort of align my family holidays in around July-Aug in future and so somehow manage to be in the same continent as KCON at least. :) I know you'll have fun, JB and GF and I'm looking forward to more news about what you come up with for your talk/discussion.

I HEARD SHINHWA WILL BE THERE!

Kim Roy too! :)

Hi! I would love to come to KCON and hear you guys! :D

I have a topic request/suggestion - Can you guys use a part of your time to talk about the Top 10 (or any number, really) dramas Kdrama fans can use to HOOK their friends onto Kdramas?

I know that it depends on the individual, of course, but seeing as you two are experienced with analyzing both American AND Korean shows, I would love to hear about what aspects of Kdramas might pull someone in. I think it would be a fun topic, too!!

Anyway, I'm really glad you're coming! :) Best wishes!

I would really like to go to watch my Sinhwa oppas but it's so far awaayyy T.T why why whhyyyyyy!!!

How about discussing the significant change in the way Koreans watch dramas. Seeing how the TV ratings are only getting lower since years now, I'm curious at the way drama lovers in Korea follow dramas. And if there are other ways they would monitor the ratings. It's a bit disheartening seeing how good shows get such low ratings.

And how do you girls think about noona relationships, or the pairing of older actresses with younger actors?

Hope there will be live streams! Have fun and good luck.

SINHWA CHANGJO!!! ♥♥♥♥

This I have to attend once in my life.

Talk about remakes. The success rate of remakes, did any of the recent remakes met your expectations and its hits and misses.

Which among the cult classic Kdramas would you want to be remade.

Also talk about the growing numbers of webtoon-turned drama.

If only I didn't live halfway across the country! KCon is on my bucket list, one year I'll plan an LA vacation around it. I never even look at the guest list because it will probably make me cry. They should start a KCon in Chicago!!!!

Can you please do some fun quiz thing or tape a bits of your talk and post it online? I mean, there's only so many times I can re-watch the fun quiz you guys have done(the only video I've found of Javabeans and Girlfriday online) Please, please, please do something similar and put it up for us fans who live ridiculously far away >.<

I would be interested in knowing your all-time favorite drama and also of list of your top 5 favorite dramas.

Glad to hear Dramabeans will once again have a presence at KCON! Yay!

The event wouldn't be the same without you guys!

Maybe you guys can turn this coming trip into some type of documentary? Please? hehe Just bring any ole video camera. Since I am in no condition to go to KCON, I've always wanted to see it through your eyes.

Definitely will be at KCON-la and am thrilled with the opportunity to see the DB team (leaders/minions and all) in person.

I love how this site acts as a bridge.

I would like to hear your advice to non-Korean drama watchers. General advice, from your experience interacting with them. You must see/understand all kinds of things. :-) What would you like to say?

Cheers.

Man, too bad I'm nowhere near the US!

I'm very curious as to how actors and actresses are selected for their roles; is it just the visuals or ability? More often than not it seems the former.

I'd also want to ask regarding the wardrobes; almost every heroine and hero suddenly seem to get rich and wear amazing and what seem like expensive garments at some point during the show. Is it just products placement or something else?

This is very random, yet I could not help not notice the huge brand logo, which has me puzzled in terms of image. Why would a Japanese company sponsor a Korean event on the US soil. If it were, say, LG or Samsung or Hyundai, that'd probably make much more sense to me. If a marketing sunbae would kindly explain the reasoning for such a move, I'd appreciate it.

Like many Beanies, I look forward to reading your post-endeavor summary. And greetings to Shinhwa, whom I haven't seen irl again for way too long. I might be monitoring the event closely, so ladies (including mods minions) do not get too close to Eric.

:D

I have a question!
Fate seems like a big deal in the plots of many Kdramas. As a white anglo-saxon protestant American, I don't understand it. Its the one thing that keeps niggling at me. Where does this idea come from? Can you help me? My go-to reaction is saying, "Love is a choice you make, while destiny is conjured from imagination," and I instantly disrespect the story line. But I do love Kdrama.

hopefully this year i will get to listen to your panel. last year was so crazy just trying to get in the gate.. didn't see seung gi, or eric nam, etc. kind of a disappointment. hope you do get to greet all your followers and enjoy the interactions! and stalking!

Yeeeees! Just hours ago I was telling my boyfriend "If Dramabeans dont go to kcon, i'm not going" And now my confirmation has arrived!

Last year was great. I went to Kcon because of you guys (of course) and because of the things related to dramas, but I ended up knowing more about kpop and korean food (I hadn't tried korean food until that day despite I have years watching dramas). Im so happy that this year will have more drama related things.

Although the peso is really losing versus the american dollar (freaking economy) I'm planing to buy the P1 ticket (the platinum is to much). My conexion to the Hallyu is mostly through dramas, but the kpop fans are so passionate that they their joy is contagious, so I'm looking forward the fan engagements to see all the fangirling.

So if nothing happens, see you in August!!