Korean Drama/Entertainment magazine in English

Hello fellow d-addicts,

We're trying to spread the word and get input so if you've seen this post on KoreanWiz, the SoCal boards and Soompi, my apologies.

Basically, we are two drama addicts with publishing contacts. We'd like to put together a magazine for English speaking fans of Korean entertainment (specifically, dramas). But before we can convince publishers that this is a good idea, they need to know that there is a market for such a magazine. Our original (and long) post explaining what we'd like to do is at http://korean_wave.typepad.com

You can leave us input at that site, or give us your comments here. Obviously, the more people respond, the better we can show publishers that this magazine is very needed!

I've also put up a poll, just for fun.

Thanks in advance for any input/suggestions you can give!

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:41 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I'll answer the questions asked on your original post here. Smile

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:24 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Yeah....i will buy any magazine at any price. Let's say......on a subscription basis would not be bad either.Nice to have a magazine delliver to your door.[/img]

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:34 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

No one has brought up the scenerio that will most likely happen if you publish--someone will buy the issue, scan the photos and put them up on the web or maybe even here--sales drop.

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:56 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

wow, that would be cool to have a mag like that.

i'm ALL IN! Laugh

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:05 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

hmm i would be interested in buying if i saw it on the newstand... it's time they made a mag in english featuring asian stars...

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:28 pm Post subject: great idea Post Rating: 0

I think this is a great idea, i would definitely like to subscribe... i know there's a lot of news and info out there on the internet, but its just not the same as having it in a magazine right in front of you.

I would like to see:
A. Pictures, maybe 1 or 2 poster pullouts (1 male and 1 female star) per magazine.
B. Interviews
C. Upcoming drama advertisement and previews (maybe even upcoming movies)
D. Current drama reviews, behind the scene, and maybe a poll of how the movies are doing at the box office.
E. Celebrity profiles for sure.
F. Q&A from readers, fan comments.
G. Maybe some advertisements at the back to show where you can get the drama (purchase/renting)
H. Maybe a korean recipe? (i'm really interested in korean culture)
I. A Web site dedicated to the magazine.

This mag sounds awesome, and if you need people to write articles and stuff let me know ^__^

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:50 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

i'm not trying to be a b*tch or anything...
i really think it's a good idea to have a magazine of Korean entertainment in english...
but isn't $8-10 a little much for a magazine that's only 70 pages, i mean many magazines cost $4 for 170 pages, this one is double the price and has less than half the pages...

but if people are really truthful about wanting it, then best of luck to you.
i hope it's a success.

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:51 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Where can I sign up to work for such a heavenly production??

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:52 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

This sounds really cool, but I think I need to see an actual sample before I decide if I'd want to subscribe to such a magazine. Otherwise I'd just buy it off the newstand if there was stuff in there I really thought was awesome.

Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:28 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

great idea !!! i would definitely buy !

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

i will definetly buy!

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:25 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I would totally buy one!!! Big Smile

I think tht is such a great idea.

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:04 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I'm interested in subscribing to it, if there is one. Been looking around for something like that, I'm glad you guys are planning publishing a Korean entertainment magazine for English fans.

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:59 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Only 3 times per year?
News happen every day and what you cover may be "late" or "old news" by the time it releases.
I know it's new; but if this becomes a success,
I know it'll grow to a monthly issue (as long as there are supporters.)

Truthfully, I'd subscribe nevertheless.

And about the possible pirates who scan/upload online.
Well, users already do that with everything else such as eBooks and magazines.
The reason why the magazine still survives and users still subscribe is
because there's a difference in owning a digital copy that'll last forever and
owning it, turning each of the fresh and crisp pages with a wet licked thumb.

Oh, and good luck.