You’re blog has been my go-to since I started watching kdramas, you are amazing! I hope my small contribution could of any help, stay safe!

I know that I’m late to the announcement, but I hope you’re doing well, kfan!

I’m on the guilty side of putting ads on my blog quite early (^_^;;), but I was hoping that maybe the revenue would give me a few cents to buy books about Korean culture, just that I can share more information on the blog. It’s not much, but it has been helpful during few times I needed extra money.

As a fellow blogger and someone who knows how much work goes into writing, not to mention all the planning and editing and choosing shots to be included (that’s a lot!), I totally support your move. I was thinking of using Patreon too, but I feel that I don’t have much to offer to my patrons since I’m more like a sporadic blogger these days (I REALLY need to reflect myself lol) >.<

So, long story short, do what you feel right, because I believe you will always make the right decision! <3

My Dearest Kfangurl

In an age where much has been forgotten, and some of it for the better, along comes a light at the end of the tunnel, and that is you!

Where would I be if I had not discovered Kdramaland, some thoughtful comments along the way, and then your wonderful, meaningful and thoughtful blog?

I once had a night (well many actually) sitting there on my own, far from home, enduring the political graveyard once again, while also trying to sort out an organisational mess and in drops a kfangurl review. I wasn’t working, I try not to do that at night any more, but I was just over the whole thing. So, there it was: Sky Castle! Well, I had to do something about that, and I did. Both in terms of the review, and watching Sky Castle (although I never liked, nor disliked it). Both your blog and Sky Castle allowed me to reflect on things that had once mattered including my grandfather (and he did make a difference to the world).

I have been fortunate through the current challenge the world has face. I am so sorry that it has impacted you. Don’t feel awkward. Such a welcome move by you is long overdue.

All aboard the kfangurl train, and never, ever look back 😉

In all sincerity

I understand your predicament and will definitely be contributing! I LOVE your reviews and always check your thoughts when I’m looking for a new drama to see if you’ve seen it and what your take on it was to see if it’s worth my time. Then, when I just finished one, I revisit the whole thing and spend a little longer with the story and characters and actors with your review. The time you’ve saved me alone is worth contributing for, but there is so much more with your reviews. Humor and voice and enthusiasm and authenticity. I love all of that, and that is why I come here. It’s like hanging out with a friend and chatting about stuff we have in common which is something we all need in this crazy, crazy time. I’ve been in awe at how you have been able to keep this up for so long without getting anything for it. I don’t know where you find the time to make this website so beautiful and so professional looking and your reviews so well-written and thorough while having a job. You’re incredible, and this is my favorite blog to meander through. Here’s hoping that things get a bit easier! Also, I recently bought a couple t-shirts through the link on your site. (Do you get anything from that?) I was sad that some of the ones from a few years ago are no longer available. Is there a way for you to bring them back monetize that? I’d buy them.

I am SO there! I was just thinking that your site is getting even busier now that there are lots more Kdrama fans (thanks to Netflix) and wondering how you were going to sustain the time and expense of the site traffic getting bigger and bigger.
So mark my “remember the Alamo” – “Remember what happened to Dramabeans!”

For those who don’t know – Dramabeans was THE Place to Be for Kdrama news, reviews, recapping and Community. But it became a victim of it’s own success. At one point Dramabeans was just the right size. So popular that the owners were in demand as guest panelist at Kdrama conventions and as guest speakers at universities that actually have Kdrama curriculum (don’t ask me how that works). So large the two recappers found a need to hire additional recappers. But as it became gargantuan, the two beloved owners of the site had to stop recapping because they had to get regular jobs to support the cost of keeping the site running. (I wish they’d had the foresight to do what Kfangurl is doing now.) If only they would’ve asked. As it stands, not only has the site suffered without their unique insight into Kdramas (they were both Korean-American) and their humor and style, but the site was bought by a company and actually wants visitors to sign up for a monthly dungeon of $40!!!! True, it’s voluntary and they have a giveaway box of Korean treats for that donation but it’s not worth the $40 for me. ($40 is a whole ‘nother bill in my house!)

So we don’t want that to happen to this beloved site. Oh no! Heaven forbid!

P.S. kfangurl – Once donation shows up in my transactions on Paypal – I’ll determine what my monthly amount will actually be. I picked an amount but when it showed me the currency conversion, I’m not really sure how much I actually contributed on your end. After the conversion, it seems far less than what I wanted to give. So once I see it appear in the transactions, if it’s as small as I think, I’ll up it next month. So glad you had the wisdom to let us know!

Hah, great minds think alike! I’m also in a process of getting support on my blog with ads! I have been going back and forth about this. So many questions came to mind and I decided to proceed. I love your announcement and will follow your footsteps ^^

So sorry to hear about your predicament. Times are tough all over the globe, but at least I’m still working. I’ll see about the adblocker situation once I’m back home today. Hang in there! 💗