SO DRAMATIC

Hello and welcome to SO DRAMATIC. A magazine made for kdrama fans by kdrama fans. Follow us on our Twitter page @sodramaticmag

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Organizing Committee

As you have seen the third issue of the magazine hasn’t been released yet and it’s because of issues with managing the magazine. So Dramatic started as a project but I’ve realized through the months that I want this to be an actual magazine and this is why I’ve started an organizing committee. The purpose of this is going to be to create a proper structure so that issue releases and the content for the magazine can be consistent. I’m looking for 4-6 people to join this committee so that we can discuss what would be the best way to go head with the magazine.

This is only going to be a one time thing so it won’t be very time consuming. Whoever participates will have the opportunity to stay on with the team so please apply if this interests you. Even if you haven’t taken part in the magazine production before please feel free to apply. Here’s the link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGVGni9uT9skLmqcOrGarQ4gRexsTo5m8HgAyxXB_w5Cr8qQ/viewform). The form will be open till August 25th and I will be sending out an email to those selected on August 26th.

Just an insight into what we’ll be discussing - release dates for the year , number of articles(or pages) for each issue , what sort of segments we’ll be having , offering printable copies , etc 

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Has the 3rd issue been delayed?

Hi! The issue has been delayed and will be published next month. I apologize for the delay but the third issue will definitely be as good as the previous two.

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The 3rd issue is going to be released on June 1st.  The theme this time around is going to be RELATIONSHIPS.

From now on we’re going to be doing things a little bit differently. In order to manage things better we’re going to be accepting applications to contribute to the magazine on a issue basis. So, if you want to keep contributing to the magazine you will have to fill out a form for every issue. 

There have been many contributors in the past that have dropped out half-way through for many reasons , so please apply only if you’re sure you are able to commit to this. 

Lastly , MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR E-MAIL. I send out important information so please make sure you’re constantly checking it and actually reading it. Anyone who fails to follow the instructions in the emails (including deadlines) will not be allowed to contribute again.

[sign up here - deadline May 4th]

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Deadline extended to May 10!

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Just a clarification on what was meant by "accepting applications on an issue by issue basis". If you want to contribute to this issue then sign up using the link in the previous post , and if you still want to contribute but will be busy when the fourth issue is being released (for example travelling , studying , work etc) then you will skip out on the application for the fourth edition and just apply when you're free again which could be for the fifth or sixth issue. If you want to keep contributing for every issue then you would have to make sure you apply every time. This system is going to be much easier for me when it comes to sending out emails because it's hard to keep track of who is on the team for this issue and who is not.

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The 3rd issue is going to be released on June 1st.  The theme this time around is going to be RELATIONSHIPS.

From now on we’re going to be doing things a little bit differently. In order to manage things better we’re going to be accepting applications to contribute to the magazine on a issue basis. So, if you want to keep contributing to the magazine you will have to fill out a form for every issue. 

There have been many contributors in the past that have dropped out half-way through for many reasons , so please apply only if you’re sure you are able to commit to this. 

Lastly , MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR E-MAIL. I send out important information so please make sure you’re constantly checking it and actually reading it. Anyone who fails to follow the instructions in the emails (including deadlines) will not be allowed to contribute again.

[sign up here - deadline May 4th]

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Could you post the magazine somewhere like a google drive, or dropbox or really anywhere that isn't pop-up ad-infested like mediafire?

Thank you for sending this in! We'll switch to google doc from the next issue on :)

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I'd like to see readers continue the discussion of the previous issue  (in this case the topic of the 'strong female lead') by maybe having a segment feature their commentary and insights on the matter. I'd like to hear everyones added perspective. BTW Great Job you're all doing :))) I look forward to the next issue!

Your wish is my command anon! We'll add that segment in for the next issue!

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The Magazine is so good again I loved it! Only suggestion I think to make it better is that some articles are hard to read because they have like white text and light BG color. So darker text color would be nice :D

Thank you so much for your feedback , we'll make sure the magazine is easier to read next issue on :)

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OMG I saw that one of my ideas I wrote to you was made an article. It made me just soo happy, thank you so much :)

Aw anon! Thank you so much for sending an idea :) I was just wondering , which one did you send in?

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#sodramaticmag

If you ever want to talk about what you've seen in the magazine whether it may be something you liked , didn't like , or even something you disagreed with , use the hashtag. This way all the readers can engage with the team and with each other. You can also use the hashtag to discuss a particular article and what you want to see more for the team!

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Take tour time with the magazaine your life duties should come first,don't presure yourself for us

Thank you so much for thinking about and sending this in hehe .. I've been stressed about school and now that's it's almost over , I'll have more time for this project! This is the one thing that makes me super happy so I'm actually excited to have more time for it! I hope you enjoyed reading the second issue -Fatima

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[second issue] - download

don’t forget to reblog and share it with your friend!

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Hi everyone! The magazine was supposed to be published earlier today but due to some issues it’s going to be released in a couple of hours.

-Fatima

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The winner of our first giveaway is @favekdramas - congratulations. We’ll be reaching out to you shortly to sort out the prize.

To everyone who took part , thank you so much for participating and for your feedback! We’ll have other giveaways in the future :D

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[sneak peek] Thank you to everyone who voted! Kim Seul Gi is going to be on the cover of our second issue!

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Applications

A lot of the people who applied to be part of team haven't read their emails and responded yet. So, if you've sent in an application , please check the email you signed up with and follow the steps. We're running on a tight schedule this issue and it would make things run smoother if everyone replies on time.

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kdramawomensweek no spaces 

alternatively called: kdrama women’s week and that extra day sbrs added so it starts on the 1st and ends on International Women’s Day.

Day One: Tuesday 1st March

Favourite Fridged Mother (She was great but you only see her in flashbacks. She was great but she didn’t survive the drama. She was great but she dies five minutes into episode one…)

All-Time Favourite Second-lead Character

Day Two: Wednesday 2nd March

Most Vilified Teenage Girl

Favourite Female Driven/Dominated Dramas

Day Three: Thursday 3rd March

Favourite Body of Work (e.g Kim So Yeon: Iris, Two Weeks, Prosecutor Princess etc.)

Favourite Older Actress

Day Four: Friday 4th March

Favourite Overseas Returnee (Ex that has been in the US for eons but returns halfway through the drama to disrupt the leads. Returnees that do not fit that description are also welcome!)

Favourite Female Lead

Day Five: Saturday 5th March

Re-write: LGBTQ Character of Choice (Was it not explicitly stated in the narrative but plausible? Was it explicitly stated? Was it entirely in your head?)

Inspiration Character of Choice

Day Six: Sunday 6th March

Re-write: Most Likely to Escape an Abusive Relationship (Favourite lead left at the last episode in a toxic relationship romanticised by the narrative which raised several red flags for you. How/Why was this relationship awful? If you’re feeling creative, how does she escape?)

Unfairly Treated Female Character (By show, By fandom)

Day Seven: Monday 7th March

Favourite Token Detective (99% male cast, one woman–appreciate her!)

Scenestealer/Free Choice

Day Eight: Tuesday 8th March

Favourite Matriarch

Please tag posts #kdramawomensweek or add us (@undergroundkdrama) so they are easier to find and admire. Feel free to check the tag for what was done last year if you need some inspiration.

I left the prompts from last year in italics in case you wanted to change your choice/give some shine to a character or actor who failed to make the cut.

Alongside the “week” we’re doing a collaboration project with @sodramaticmagazine based on KWW which will be released on the 10th of March to round up the entire thing, so look out for that!

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