Daesung, member of iconic K-pop group, “Big Bang,” will be enlisting in the mandatory military service in Korea. Military service of two years is mandatory for South Korean males.
T.O.P. started his military service last February and G Dragon enlisted earlier this year. Taeyang, who married in February, will be enlisting around the same time as Daesung.
The only member who has not enlisted is Seungri, who plans on doing so later this year after promoting his Chinese debut film “Love Only.” Daesung and other Big Bang members love Hawaii and have had concerts, family vacations and photoshoots here. Daesung also had a DNA show the first week of January at the Hawaii Theatre for his fans.
Weekly Update
‘Rebel’
Episodes 25 &26
Today, 6:30 p.m.: The king is caught off guard and runs, as Gildong’s father and his men charge into the palace. Gildong is reunited with his sister. Junghak discovers Gilhyun’s true identity.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: The king orders the killing of all Hyangjumok’s citizens. Gildong and his men go up against several hundred soldiers of the king’s army to defend the people. Ga-ryong attempts to kill the king while he’s asleep.
‘Should We Kiss First?’
Episodes 1 &2 (Mon);
3 &4 (Tues)
Monday 7:45 p.m.: Moo-han, a divorced loner, has pledged never to marry again. Soon-jin, a divorcee who’s lost all fun in life, is indifferent to everything. These two middle aged man and woman find life’s essence again with each other. Kyung-soo, Soon-jin’s ex-husband, is still in love with her. He can’t help but love both his current wife, Ji-min, and Soon-jin. Ji-min is constantly conscious of Soon-jin’s presence.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: After an unconventional first meeting, Moo-han and Soon-jin promise to avoid running into each other. Little do they know that they are neighbors, with a deepening trouble over plumbing issues. Soon-jin runs into Ji-min’s mother and undergoes humiliation, as if she’s the mistress. Ji-min apologizes for her mother’s behavior, but Soon-jin replies as if she’s given up on life altogether. Ji-min begs her not to let that affect her husband. Moo-han remembers Soon-jin’s tragic scene in front of the divorce court. Moo-han is shocked to find the downstairs neighbor is actually Soon-jin.
‘Return’
Episodes 13 &14 (Wed); 15 &16 (Thur)
Wednesday 7:45 p.m.: As pressure mounts with the investigation, Tae-suk and Hak-bum’s friendship is about be tested. Hak-bum and Tae-suk’s violent ways continue. Young finds out his partner has been lying to him, and later finds out he took a bribe and was blackmailed. A dashcam containing interesting footages come in to the picture.
Thursday 7:45 p.m.: Kim Jung-soo is brought in for questioning, making Tae-suk wonder what he knows. Jung-soo hints that Hak-bum and Tae-suk have motive. Hak-bum and Jung-soo visit Joon-hee at the hospital. A mystery man visits In-ho with a box that contains information on the real killer.
‘Money Flower’
Episodes 5&6
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Pregnant with Boo Cheon’s child, Seo Won shows up before Boo Cheon and gives him their baby’s ultrasound photo. Pil Joo gives an ultimatum to Boo Cheon to choose between Seo Won or Cheong A. Mal Ran realizes the real heir to Cheong A, Eun Cheon, is alive and searches for him.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Chairman Jang finds out Pil Joo has been buying up Cheong A stocks and Eun Cheon is furious. Pil Joo is ousted from Cheong A. Boo Cheon begs his uncle to bring Pil Joo back. Driver Oh is in hot pursuit over Eun Cheon’s whereabouts. Pil Joo and Mo Hyun run into each other taking photos of birds.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. This column offers synopses of the dramas playing throughout Hawaii. Chung can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
